The 20,000-square-metre site in London is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area. Published On 31 Jul 202631 Jul 2026 A British court has ruled that the planned construction of a new Chinese “mega” embassy in central London can go forward, and dismissed a lawsuit pleading the contrary. The ruling … Read more
The European Union’s new migration policy has come into force. The European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum took effect on Friday. The policy is the culmination of years of tough negotiations between member states on how to handle incoming asylum seekers and other migrants. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list It introduces … Read more
Judge rules out capital punishment, but 27-year-old still faces federal stalking charges and state-level murder charges. Published On 30 Jan 202630 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A New York judge has dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi Mangione, meaning that prosecutors can no longer seek the death penalty … Read more
Canada will now extend automatic citizenship to children born or adopted abroad to a Canadian parent also born outside the country. There are conditions to the “Lost Canadian” rules that came into effect on Monday – the Canadian parent must show a “substantial connection” to the country by having spent at least three years there … Read more
December 15, 2025—Ottawa—The Government of Canada is committed to making Canadian citizenship law fair, clear and reflective of how Canadian families live today, both in and outside Canada. Bill C-3, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act (2025), is in effect as of today. Moving forward, people born before December 15, 2025, who would have been citizens … Read more
TOKYO – A Japanese court on Friday ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional, becoming the only high court to uphold the state’s position among six rulings on similar lawsuits filed nationwide. The Tokyo High Court concluded the current civil law provisions that do not allow same-sex marriage are still reasonable under … Read more
Just because she won a Nobel doesn’t mean Malala didn’t break some rules in college NPR Yes, Malala smoked weed in college. It unlocked a surprising mental health journey. USA Today Malala Got Married and Started New Project with Husband Asser Malik, Encouraging Women’s Sports People.com Malala Yousafzai Thought She’d Never Fall in Love The New York Times Malala … Read more
A web of complex issues remain as peace talks continuepublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 19 August 19:43 BST 19 August Paul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent Kyiv’s European allies are keen to capitalise on yesterday’s sense of momentum, engaging with the Trump administration while they feel they have the president’s attention. Hence the urgent dispatch to Washington … Read more
“Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised,” it continued. “However, due to restrictive new registration requirements, essential international NGOs may be forced to leave the OPTs imminently which would worsen the humanitarian situation still further.” The statement further implores Israel to authorize all international NGOs and “unblock” humanitarian actors, as well … Read more
Europe to cut red tape to make artificial intelligence advancements easier. The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris has drawn nearly 100 world leaders and tech firms, and the consensus is that 2025 is not the year for new AI regulations. France says it is time to simplify the rules in Europe to allow AI … Read more