Law and legislation

Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under new law

Social media firms have long faced scrutiny over their use of allegedly addictive algorithms.

With US Bill’s fate in balance, Ukraine to lobby US on Russia sanctions

Vladyslav Vlasiuk will be in Washington for a trip that will include meetings with lawmakers on Sept 1.

Japan’s education ministry creates guidelines to help schools deal with overbearing parents

The guidelines help schools prevent or deal with instances of teachers being subjected to harassment by students’ parents.

Christians in India fear that tighter laws target them

People offer prayers at St Peter’s Church in Mumbai.

Blake Lively, who sought $10 million for legal costs, is awarded $519,000

In her original lawsuit, Blake Lively had said that while making the film “It Ends With Us” in 2024, she had been sexually harassed by Justin Baldoni.

China examines new legal tool to pursue graft suspects, assets abroad

It would likely take at least several months before the Bill becomes law.

Debt collector broke law by shouting insults at debtor’s home, visiting her husband’s office: Judge

Protection from Harassment Court Judge Gregory Gan said that while debt collectors could legally pursue debts, their licence did not give them “carte blanche” to break the law.

Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for six offences

The proposal follows amendments that took effect in July 2025, which removed the death penalty for embezzlement and seven other offences.

Portugal bans full-face veils

Rights campaigners have long pointed out that such bans also effectively erode women’s rights by telling them what to wear.

Iranian Parliament advances Bill to curb foreign influence

Under the Bill interviews or participation in discussions with such media would be banned and violations punishable by six months to two years in prison.

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