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The UFC fighter who mocked Michelle Obama claims it was all a compliment

Clearly, the former first lady should have been flattered by the remark at the White House cage match

The Guardian - US · Jun 27

Forget crumbling democracy: America’s biggest crisis is a stagnant, murky pool

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is a painful metaphor for the state of our union

The Guardian - US · Jun 27

I’ve fought for victims’ rights for decades. Sarah Steele’s story has stunned me

A US military court denied her so many of the rights we have secured in the UK. I will do all I can to stop this happening again, says MP for Birmingham Yardley Jess Phillips

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Do you really need to speak German to take a cooling dip? This row in Halle raises all manner of red flags

A pool manager invoked safety to bar non-German speakers during the heatwave. With the far right soaring, the move is making everyone less safe, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Sir John Major is right – Britain is only strengthened by being closer to Europe

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In an exclusive interview with The Independent, the man who did more than anyone to keep Britain in Europe speaks an undeniable truth: that those who promised so much from Brexit have delivered next to nothing

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Mayors lead bold climate action

In the global fight against climate change, there has been no shortage of targets and commitments. But people ultimately judge progress by what they experience in their daily lives. And nowhere is the impact of climate action more tangible than in the world's cities.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Exams lose public trust

Recent exam fraud uncovered in a local administration recruitment process is not unprecedented. Exam fraud is not new to Thai society. The latest case is simply more technically advanced and better organised, suggesting the continued evolution of fraud and bribery in state recruitment processes.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Exam scam exposes rot in government

The latest scandal involving recruitment examinations for local government positions is yet another reminder that corruption remains deeply entrenched in Thai society. Worse still, the methods used by those behind such schemes have become increasingly sophisticated.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Let sleeping bourses lie: Why the new BJP West Bengal govt shouldn't help resurrect Calcutta Stock Exchange

West Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta, while presenting the 2026 state budget, said the new BJP government plans to revive the Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) as part of its “Viksit Bharat” and “Viksit Bengal” vision. The 118-year-old exchange has remained inactive for over a decade.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

When the state questions your citizenship

An MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst ongoing citizenship verification drives, the article highlights the anxiety of proving one's Indian identity. The author shares a personal experience of their passport being questioned years after issuance, raising questions…

The Economic Times · Jun 26