Starting 25 July, all UK-accessible pornographic websites must implement strong age verification measures like credit card checks, photo ID, or facial recognition. This move, enforced by Ofcom under the Online Safety Act, aims to prevent minors from accessing adult content. Websites that fail to comply face fines up to £18 million or 10% of global …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a bill that places the country’s key anti-corruption agencies — NABU and SAPO — under the control of the prosecutor general. Critics say the move threatens their independence and weakens Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts. The law has triggered protests in Kyiv and other cities, with demonstrators accusing the government of …
A long-standing water-sharing treaty between the United States and Mexico is under renewed strain as severe drought conditions grip both countries. Under the 1944 treaty, Mexico is required to deliver water to the US via the Colorado and Rio Grande Rivers. However, despite transferring 75 million cubic metres through the Amistad Dam, Mexico still owes …
In early July 2025, catastrophic flash floods swept through Central Texas, claiming the lives of at least 104 people. Torrential rain—up to 20 inches in some areas—caused rivers like the Guadalupe to rise at alarming speeds, submerging entire communities. Among the hardest-hit was Camp Mystic in Kerr County, where 27 girls and counselors were killed …
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has enacted a travel ban preventing nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States. Among the affected nations are Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iran. The order, signed amid heightened concerns over national security and immigration policy, has drawn significant attention globally and sparked criticism from human rights advocates. The announcement …
Elon Musk has stepped down as head of the “Doge” government efficiency department under the Trump administration. He criticized Trump’s budget plan for increasing the federal deficit. Originally aiming to cut $2 trillion, Musk later reduced the goal to $150 billion. Around 260,000 federal jobs were cut during his term, though some were reinstated by …
The Trump administration has ordered U.S. embassies to halt new student and exchange visa appointments, citing plans to expand social media vetting. A memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed diplomatic posts to cancel unfilled appointments, though scheduled ones may continue. This move comes amid tensions with elite universities like Harvard, which Trump accuses …
In a landmark victory on May 3, 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party secured a second consecutive term in Australia’s federal election, achieving a clear majority in the House of Representatives with 85 seats. This win marks the first time since 2004 that an incumbent Australian government has been re-elected with an …
In the 2025 Canadian federal election held on April 28, the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, secured a fourth consecutive term by winning 169 out of 343 seats. This marks the first time since 2004 that any party has won four terms in a row. The Conservative Party, under Pierre Poilievre, achieved its best …
At least 11 people were killed and over 20 injured after a car plowed into a crowd at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival on Saturday night. The 30-year-old male driver was arrested, and police confirmed it was not an act of terrorism. The attack happened at East 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street during a celebration of …