Australia to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Following the deadly Bondi Beach attack, PM Anthony Albanese vows to strengthen Australia's already strict firearms legislation. Explore the laws and proposed changes.
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Workers' rights bill passes but key battles lie ahead
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
Cannabis seed ban could fuel £1.2bn black market, growers warn
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
Victoria Police Can Now Search Children Without Warrant
Victoria Police have been granted controversial new powers to search children as young as 14 without a warrant. Critics warn it risks criminalising vulnerable youth.
Reeves rushes pension tax raid into law
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accelerates salary sacrifice legislation to reassure markets about tax increases. Learn how this affects your pension contributions.
Italy delays landmark law defining rape by consent
Italy's parliament postpones crucial legislation that would define sex without consent as rape, creating a rift in Giorgia Meloni's coalition government. Discover the implications.
Australia's New Environmental Laws: 7 Key Changes
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
Lawyers slam Rachel Reeves's 'illogical' LLP tax
Legal professionals warn Chancellor's proposed LLP tax reforms could damage UK law firms' competitiveness. Experts reveal unintended consequences for partnership structures.
Labor Pledges Nature Laws This Week Amid Green Pressure
Australia's Labor government commits to passing historic environmental legislation this week as Greens push for stronger protections. Will the landmark laws survive parliamentary scrutiny?
Wimbledon exempt from new anti-ticket touting law
Wimbledon is set for an exemption from Labour's new anti-ticket touting legislation, protecting its multi-million pound debenture sales that fund tennis. Discover the details.
Man Utd's £2bn stadium plan hit by ticket law change
Manchester United's plan to use personal seat licences to fund a new £2bn stadium faces a major hurdle as the government outlaws ticket resales for profit. Discover the implications.
Congress Passes Bill to Release Epstein Documents
US Senate approves legislation forcing disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein files after overwhelming House vote. Bipartisan measure heads to President Trump's desk for signing.
Epstein Files Bill Passes Senate Unanimously
US Senate unanimously approves legislation forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files following near-unanimous House vote. Bipartisan effort moves forward despite Trump's previous resistance.
London judge rules BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster
A London judge has ruled BHP Group liable for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse in Brazil, a disaster that killed 19 and caused widespread environmental devastation. Read the full story.
High Court finds BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster
Mining giant BHP found legally responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster that killed 19 people. Landmark ruling affects 700,000 claimants in historic case.
UK court rules BHP liable for Brazil dam collapse
London's High Court finds mining giant BHP responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster. Learn how this landmark ruling advances corporate accountability.
Judgment due in BHP Brazilian dam collapse case
The High Court in London will deliver its judgment on the £36bn claim against BHP over Brazil's Fundão dam collapse, a disaster that killed 19 and caused an environmental catastrophe.
EU Becomes Global Climate Leader Despite Backlash
The European Union has positioned itself as the world's leading force for climate action while facing growing anti-green sentiment. Discover how Brussels is defending environmental policies.
Victoria Acts on Retail and Hospitality Worker Violence
Victoria introduces tough new laws protecting retail and hospitality workers from violence. Learn how these measures will safeguard frontline staff across the state.
Australia's Environmental Law Reform: Labor's Dilemma
Australia's Labor government faces critical choice on environmental laws. Will they partner with climate vandals or deliver genuine reform? The future of biodiversity hangs in balance.
Labour MPs told to vote down wildlife protection amendment
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife from new planning rules. Critics warn of 'cash to trash' ecological damage. Vote set for Thursday.
SA Parliament Defeats Late-Term Abortion Restrictions
South Australian parliament voted down a bill to restrict abortion access after 22 weeks. The proposed amendment sparked an emotional debate on women's healthcare rights.
Peter Archer's legacy in housing and community regeneration
Discover how Peter Archer revolutionised housing for the elderly and disabled, transforming communities from Bristol to New Delhi. Learn about his enduring impact on urban regeneration.
Climate Breakdown: Jaguars Fight for Survival in Brazil
Abbie Martin's first-hand account of Brazil's catastrophic Pantanal wildfires reveals how climate change is devastating the world's largest wetland and its jaguar population. Discover the urgent need for action.
Australian banks provided $43bn to fossil fuel companies
Australia's major banks have poured $43 billion into fossil fuel companies over the past decade, with ANZ and Westpac continuing gas expansion funding. Discover the environmental impact.
France battles Shein as Paris store opens amid protests
Paris sees massive protests against Shein's first permanent French store as government imposes fines and delivery blocks. Discover how France is fighting fast fashion.
Wessex Water fined £11m for sewage failures
Wessex Water has been ordered to pay £11m for wastewater management failures. The penalty will fund improvements to reduce sewage spills across the South West.
Delhi Air Pollution Sparks Mass Health Protests
Thousands protest in Delhi as air pollution reaches emergency levels. Authorities face mounting pressure to address the public health crisis gripping India's capital.
Latin America's AI Boom Sparks Data Centre Resistance
Communities in Chile and Uruguay are taking governments to court over secretive data centre deals as AI expansion threatens water resources in drought-stricken regions.
$250bn Forest Forever Fund Proposed for COP30 Climate Summit
World leaders unite behind revolutionary financial mechanism to protect Earth's vital rainforests, offering annual payments to tropical nations that halt deforestation in ambitious climate rescue plan.
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