An experiment with three leading AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) shows that despite progress, AI systems often reflect and subtly reinforce historical gender stereotypes, associating men with leadership and women with caregiving, even when using modern, inclusive language.
Online networks are reportedly 'gamifying' violence and encouraging self-harm, targeting children in games like Roblox and Minecraft, with cases globally. Meanwhile, Iran declares 'full-scale war' with the US, and Andy Burnham becomes the UK's new prime minister, pledging to end rough sleeping.
A new leftwing manifesto from the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) proposes significant tax reforms, including a new rate for high earners, wealth and inheritance taxes, and increased revenue from gas companies. These proposals aim to fund free education, higher welfare payments, and nationalised aged care, setting a progressive backdrop for the Labor party's national conference in Adelaide.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that Hindu law is largely based on the 'Mitakshara' school of thought, derived from 'Yajnavalkya Smriti', not 'Manusmriti'. He explained that 'Mitakshara' is prevalent across most of India, except Assam and Bengal, which follow the 'Dayabhaga' school.
Melinda French Gates shares her parenting philosophy of "Just because we can doesn’t mean we should" to prevent entitlement in her children. She implemented lessons like refusing luxury purchases, an allowance system tied to philanthropy, and real-world experiences to ground her children.
President Trump's financial disclosure report shows over $2.2bn in revenue for 2025, a significant increase attributed to investments from entities with ties to the UAE and settlements from defamation lawsuits. This surge in wealth contrasts with recent legal setbacks and public approval ratings.
In India, property inheritance without a will follows intestate succession laws based on religion: the Hindu Succession Act, Muslim Personal Law, and Indian Succession Act for Christians and Parsis. These laws define heir hierarchies and share distribution.
A Moroccan widow's struggle over an inherited apartment reveals deep-seated challenges in inheritance law reform across the Middle East and North Africa, where traditional interpretations often disadvantage women despite broader rights advancements.
Economist Gonzalo Bernardos states that Spaniards over 50, especially those who have inherited wealth, are in the best financial situation. He notes that 90% of middle-low class wealth in Spain comes from inheritance, contrasting with those under 40 who earn less and prioritize the present.
UP RERA has capped the flat transfer fee for legal heirs of unregistered properties at Rs. 1,000. For non-family members, the fee is capped at Rs. 25,000. This aims to curb exorbitant charges by developers and simplify the inheritance transfer process.
A legal challenge over the vulnerable northern brown argus has delayed a forestry plan at Todrig, where investor Gresham House wants to plant commercial trees. The case highlights rising demand for woodland as a tax-efficient asset for wealthy families.
Russia's Ministry of Finance plans to regulate cryptocurrency inheritance and its division during divorce proceedings. The government is also working on a bill to legalize crypto trading through licensed platforms under central bank supervision.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice proposed amending inheritance laws to remove sibling inheritance rights, allowing individuals more freedom in distributing their assets. The amendment also strengthens provisions for those financially dependent on the deceased, enabling them to claim a share of the inheritance.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice proposed inheritance law amendments removing siblings' "special portion" (特留分) of inheritance. The bill aims to prioritize spouses and direct descendants, introduce a "special contribution" mechanism for heirs, and provide support for siblings who were financially dependent on the deceased.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice proposed amendments to the Civil Code's inheritance provisions, notably removing the forced share for siblings. The reforms aim to better reflect modern family structures and include mechanisms for special contributions and discretionary inheritance.
Yusuf Alekperov, son of Lukoil founder Vagit Alekperov, has been ranked as the richest heir of Russian billionaires by Forbes, with an estimated inheritance of $29.5 billion. The list also features heirs of other prominent Russian business figures.
A violent dispute between brothers over inheritance in Makhachkala was captured on video. One brother, 52, is detained and being interrogated after the incident at a local bus station.
Spain's UDEF police seized jewelry, watches, and bracelets from a safe in former Prime Minister Zapatero's office. His secretary claims the items are part of his wife's inheritance or travel gifts. The seizure occurred after Zapatero's imputation as the alleged leader of an influence peddling scheme related to the Plus Ultra airline bailout.
HMRC is facing criticism for significant delays in processing tax rebates and payments, leaving individuals like an 86-year-old father waiting months for substantial sums. Despite HMRC's claims of efficiency, multiple cases highlight long waits, financial hardship, and errors.
Japan faces a growing crisis with nearly nine million vacant homes, or 'akiya,' representing 13.8% of its housing stock. Factors include population decline, inheritance issues, urban migration, and a tax system that incentivizes keeping empty houses.
Jonathan Andic faces potential loss of his inheritance, estimated at over €2.7 billion, if convicted in his father Isak Andic's death case, due to Catalan Civil Code's 'successional indignity' provisions.
An IT expert, Nunzio Samuele Calamucci, stated that alleged spying on actor Ricky Tognazzi was for an inheritance dispute. A client of Equalize reportedly asked if Tognazzi had hidden money, leading to unauthorized access to his financial data in 2024.
Australia's budget proposes a 30% minimum tax on new discretionary trusts, exempting deceased estates and existing testamentary trusts. While critics label it a 'death tax,' experts argue it targets tax minimization, not inheritance value, though it may increase taxes on intergenerational wealth transfer.
Japan faces a growing crisis with 9 million vacant homes (akiya), driven by a tax system that incentivizes keeping dilapidated structures and complex inheritance laws that divide ownership among many heirs, making decisions difficult.
