California’s long-standing ban on semiautomatic assault rifles could be struck down by the Supreme Court. …
Month: June 2026
For crucial federal agencies, the veneer of independence is stripped away
The ruling letting the president oust members of historically independent agencies without cause has shaken institutions that once believed their protections…
What are US and Japanese soldiers doing in the middle of the Australian bush?
The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why troops are training in remote Australia – a country not at war, thousands of…
Roof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centre
Two people are taken into custody after the incident in the Kahna suburb of Lahore. …
Supreme Court’s birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court’s landmark ruling means for the US president. …
British regulator may challenge Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
‘For US consumers, this merger has become a proxy fight about political influence and control of media,’ according to Forrester Research. ‘In…
Supreme Court strikes down Watergate-era limits on campaign funds for political parties
The Supreme Court ruled again that campaign funding is free speech protected by the 1st Amendment. …
Supreme Court rules that states may ban trans athletes from girls’ sports teams
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said the federal Title IX law envisioned separate teams for girls and boys based…
Whatsapp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames so its three billion users can connect without revealing a phone number. Here is what it…
Barclays buys its Canary Wharf home in £750m vote of confidence for London
Barclays has bought a 999-year leasehold on its One Churchill Place global HQ for £750m, in a deal hailed as a…