River Seine reopens to Paris swimmers, after Olympics, century-long ban | Paris Olympics 2024 News
The iconic River Seine has reopened to swimmers in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital’s waterway for the first time…
UK court rejects bid to stop Palestine Action terrorism ban | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeedThe UK’s High Court upheld the government’s move to ban activist group Palestine Action as a ‘terrorist organisation’ after it said it damaged two military…
Palestine Action: What has the group done, as it faces a ban? | Censorship News
EXPLAINERMPs in the UK have voted to proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation, but what has it actually done?Members of Parliament in the United…
UK lawmakers vote to ban Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have voted to proscribe campaign group Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation, raising fears about freedom of expression in the…
Judge blocks Trump’s ban on asylum at the southern US border | Donald Trump News
The court ruled that Trump’s presidential powers did not authorise him to set up an ‘alternative immigration system’.A federal court has ruled that President Donald…
Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state…
Supreme Court turns down claim from L.A. landlords over COVID evictions ban
WASHINGTON — With two conservatives in dissent, the Supreme Court on Monday turned down a property-rights claim from Los Angeles landlords who say they lost millions from…
Supreme Court limits judges’ power to block Trump’s birthright citizenship ban
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has limited the power of federal district judges to hand down orders that apply nationwide.By 6-3 vote, the justices said Friday that…
UK to ban Palestine Action, police clash with group’s supporters in London | Israel-Palestine conflict News
British government will use antiterrorism laws to ban campaign organisation in the wake of damage to planes by activists.The British government has said it will…
US judge blocks Trump’s bid to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Federal judge pauses Trump’s efforts as the US president says a ‘deal’ with the Ivy League school was in the works.A federal judge in the…
Judge blocks Trump’s efforts to ban foreign students at Harvard
June 20 (UPI) -- Harvard University received good news on two fronts Friday -- the courts and President Donald Trump -- in its fight with…
Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacture of many semiautomatic rifles commonly referred to as…
Senegal women’s basketball team members denied U.S. visas, prime minister says
The Senegalese women’s basketball team has scrapped plans to train in the U.S. for the upcoming AfroBasket tournament in the Ivory Coast next month after…
Families of trans kids worry about what’s next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about…
Supreme Court upholds laws that ban hormones for transgender teens
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that states may ban hormone treatments for transgender teens, rejecting the claim that such gender-based discrimination is unconstitutional. In a…
Trump to grant TikTok another 90 day reprieve from legal ban in U.S.
June 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump extended a pause on legislation banning TikTok from operating in the United States a third time, extending it…
Meta ‘concerned’ Iran could ban WhatsApp after snooping claims | Technology News
Tech giant rejects ‘false reports’ after Iranian state media urges citizens to delete messaging app.US tech giant Meta has expressed concern that Iran may block…
Proposed bill would ban ICE agents, law enforcement from wearing masks in California
SACRAMENTO — In response to immigration raids by masked federal officers in Los Angeles and across the nation, two California lawmakers on Monday proposed a new state…
Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen says questions about potential race ban ‘childish’ and ‘annoying’
The track characteristics have the opposite effect on championship leaders McLaren, whose car is the best in the field at managing tyre temperatures.As a consequence,…
Air India blasted over broken planes as ‘crew ban exposé’ and horror failings revealed
Air India was battling an 'exceptionally poor' reputation before the horror incident that claimed the lives of all but one flight AI171 passengers - and…