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Japan Faces Deep Royal Crisis As Rules Block Women From The Throne
Japan has had eight reigning empresses throughout its history, but a law introduced in 1889 formally barred women from ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne.
No Turning Back The Clock? US House Passes Daylight Saving Time Bill
Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time.
Musk May Have Broken Wisconsin Election Law By Offering $1 Million To Voters
A bipartisan Wisconsin panel found that Elon Musk may have violated state election laws by offering $1 million payments to voters during the 2025 Supreme Court race.
'Hormuz Control Is A Must': Iran Withdraws From US Deal Over New Blockade
Days of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East by Iran — and both nations' attempts to vie for control of the waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas passes during peacetime — threaten to push the region back to all-out war.
Chinese Investor Spends Rs 18 Crore In 9-Year Hunt For Ex-Wife Who Scammed Him And Fled To US
According to Li, she left with the money, ownership documents for four properties he had purchased, and all her identification documents.
What Is Pickaxe Mountain And Why Donald Trump Wants To "Take It Out"
Pickaxe Mountain is located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility and is regarded as one of the country's most heavily fortified nuclear-related sites.
Ex-Columnist Receives $5.63 Million Owed By Trump In Sex Abuse case
The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected nearly $5.63 million from Donald Trump after a jury in 2023 found the US president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, court records show.
Wednesday briefing: Do MPs have the will to stop mega-donors interfering in UK politics?
In today’s newsletter: The representation of the people bill has become a test of whether Britain can curb the surge in billionaire‑backed donations trying to influence how we run the countryGood morning. I’m Hettie O’Brien, and I’ll be arriving in your inbox regularly from today, rounding out the First Edition team alongside Libby and Michael.I’ve spent much of my time at the Guardian writing about who is pulling the strings in Britain: I enjoy illuminating knotty subjects for our readers, exposing how power works, and helping to make sense of the stories defining our world. I’d love to hear what you think – just reply to this email – we want you to play a part in shaping First Edition. But go easy, it’s my first day.UK news | The police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe is examining whether a leftwing or single-issue cause may lie behind her killing, the Guardian has learned.Middle East | Donald Trump has threatened to expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal amid a continuing dispute over the strait of Hormuz.UK politics | Boris Johnson’s government wasted £10bn of public money because of the way it went about buying PPE during the coronavirus pandemic, an official inquiry has concluded.Europe news | A spokesperson for the EU has pushed back against the Trump administration’s assertion that the international criminal court poses a threat to US sovereignty.US news | The man killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Maine on Monday has been identified as Joan Sebastian Guerrero, according to local news outlets. Continue reading...
Alleged illegal donations by Catholic Schools NSW to Liberals raise questions over use of taxpayer funds
Catholic Schools NSW’s alleged donations to Liberal party show the need to ensure public money is spent for approved purposes, expert saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn education funding expert says alleged illegal donations by Catholic Schools NSW to Liberal party operatives, under investigation by the state corruption watchdog, show governments need to check taxpayer funding was “being spent according to its purposes” and not funnelled into political donations.The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating allegations that political donations were made by Catholic Schools NSW “in amounts that were not declared and exceeded applicable donation caps”. Continue reading...
Trump Threatens To Hit Iran Power Plants, Bridges Next Week If No Deal
President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.
University of Melbourne ‘sharply’ changed protest policies after pro-Palestine sit-ins, commission hears
Royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion hears of response of universities to incidents on campus Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe interim vice-chancellor of the University of Melbourne (UoM) says pro-Palestine sit-ins on campus led to the institution “quite sharply” changing its protest policies and that further restrictions could arise.Prof Glyn Davis appeared before the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion on Wednesday, which is examining the lived experiences of Jewish students and academics, including the response of universities. Continue reading...
Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviewsLabour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health and disability benefit claimants and will provide more job support instead, the work and pensions secretary has said.Pat McFadden said the government was preparing to launch a renewed effort at welfare reform with a focus on encouraging more people with health conditions to get into work and off benefits. Continue reading...
