Icelanders head to the polls on EU membership as a tight count unfolds
Icelanders voted on EU accession; final count is expected to be extremely close, with ballots tallied through the night.
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Instagram Chief Testifies as States Sue Meta Over Youth Safety
Adam Mosseri testified in federal court as four states pursue claims that Meta’s platforms harmed children.
Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination
A group of Palestinian students and staff filed a lawsuit in New York accusing Columbia University of failing to protect them from harassment and subjecting them to unfair disciplinary hearings since late 2023.
U.S. Judges Reject Cases Upholding TPS for Myanmar and South Sudan, DHS Confirms Halt
Two U.S. district judges rejected legal challenges to Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Myanmar and South Sudan. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed TPS designations for both countries were halted effective Aug. 7, placing beneficiaries at risk of losing protections and work authorization.
Trump’s pick for US attorney-general clears key Senate hurdle
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Todd Blanche overcame a key hurdle to securing the post of US attorney-general on Tuesday after his nomination narrowly passed a critical congressional panel. The Senate judiciary committee voted 12-10 to advance Blanche’s…
'You can smell the wires': Why Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' is facing AI accusations
In a season devoid of hits, it’s been christened by some as the song of the summer. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Fenix Flexin’s ‘Rubberz’ combines looping synth beats that recall, somehow, both the neon-lit Miami strip of the 1980s and a Men At Work track with lyrics that swing from bragging about “pocket’s getting thicker” to unrequited…
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
Twenty five US states sued the administration of US President Donald Trump on Monday over new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners. The tariffs came into effect in July, targeting countries including the UK and China as well as the European Union, over Washington’s contention that they have failed to…
Letter: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani obituary
The reign of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as emir of Qatar, from 1995 to 2013, was controversial. Although around 88% of Qatar’s residents were and remain foreign workers, laws intended to protect them were rarely enforced. Passport confiscation for the large numbers of migrant workers was commonplace, as were human trafficking and overcrowded…
Todd Blanche scraps plans for $1.8bn ‘slush fund’ before confirmation vote
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Todd Blanche has scrapped plans for a $1.8bn so-called slush fund in an effort to secure a permanent promotion as US attorney-general after two Republicans threatened to block his nomination over the matter….
Consumer technology is becoming more political than personal
Consumer technology has traditionally been associated with individual use, convenience and lifestyle preferences. Smartphones, social media platforms and connected devices are designed to meet personal needs, from communication to entertainment and productivity. In recent years, however, the context surrounding these technologies has expanded beyond the individual sphere. Regulation is one of the areas where this…