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The Independentpolitics1 day ago
Japan's Upper House Passes Revisions to Imperial Succession Law
Japan's upper house voted July 17 to approve changes allowing princesses to remain in the imperial family after marriage. The lower house had passed the measures days earlier.
world6 hrs agoUpdated
Japan Parliament Amends Imperial House Law on Succession and Titles
The upper house approved the bill on 17 July 2026 after lower house passage the prior week. It permits adoptions of distant male relatives and lets women retain status after marriage outside the family while leaving the male-only throne rule unchanged.
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themandarin.com.auworld1 day ago
UK Government Proposes Allowing Weddings at Homes and Beaches While Banning Skydiving and Amusement-Ride Ceremonies
The UK government published proposals on 16 July 2026 to reform marriage laws in England and Wales. The plans would allow ceremonies at a wider range of sites while introducing a dignity framework and expanding who may officiate.
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channel4.compolitics2 days ago
England and Wales Propose Weddings in Forests Beaches Gardens and at Sea
The Ministry of Justice launched a consultation on reforms that would let couples marry in any location by licensing celebrants instead of venues. The changes would also allow humanist ceremonies for the first time while adding safeguards against forced marriages.
news.google.comsports2 days ago
Ashleigh Gardner's Marriage Ends After Ex-Wife Alleges Affair With Teammate
Monica Wright posted on Instagram that Ashleigh Gardner cheated with Georgia Voll during last year's Women's World Cup. The couple, married for several months, have removed wedding photos and no longer share a home.
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loudwire.comworld3 days ago
Caleb Shomo and Wife Jointly File for Divorce After 14 Years of Marriage
The Beartooth frontman and his wife of 14 years jointly petitioned for divorce earlier this week. They share no children. The filing follows Shomo's May statement that he is gay.
nypost.comworld7 days ago
Kristi Noem's Mother Says Daughter Plans to Divorce Husband
Corinne Arnold dismissed claims of an affair between her daughter and Corey Lewandowski in a Daily Mail interview. She also described the decision to end the 34-year marriage to Bryon Noem.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.compolitics7 days ago
Troy Jackson Files to Replace Platner as Maine Senate Nominee, Citing Shift on Abortion and Healthcare Rights
Troy Jackson filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to potentially replace Graham Platner in the Democratic U.S. Senate race in Maine. During a Thursday interview, Jackson addressed past votes on abortion and gay marriage after an independent voter said he would bac…
The Japan Timespolitics8 days ago
Lower House Passes Bills Allowing Princesses to Remain After Marriage
The Lower House approved legislation on Friday that permits female imperial family members to retain their status after marriage and allows male members of former branches to rejoin through adoption. The bills now move to the Upper House for final review before the current parlia…
supchina.compolitics10 days ago
China's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Takes Effect July 1
The legislation applies to Uyghurs, Tibetans and other groups with rules on intermarriage, language and surveillance. It also authorizes action against individuals outside China.
finance14 days ago
Netflix Releases Enola Holmes 3
The third film in the Enola Holmes series premiered on Netflix on July 4, 2026. Millie Bobby Brown returns as the title character and producer. The story follows Enola as she prepares for marriage while investigating a kidnapping.
channel4.comworld15 days ago
Kate Forbes Says She Led 2023 SNP Contest Until Revealing She Would Have Voted Against Same-Sex Marriage
Kate Forbes told the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference she was advised to lie about her beliefs but received public support after answering questions on faith and marriage. She stepped down from the Scottish Parliament after the May election.
eonline.combusiness15 days ago
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce discuss marital name use
Legal experts say a prenuptial agreement between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce would likely treat earnings during marriage as separate property. The agreement cannot restrict use of a surname acquired through marriage.
uctoday.comworld15 days agoUpdated
Two Climbers Arrested After Scaling Empire State Building Spire and Unfurling Banner
Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus reached the top of the 1,454-foot building on July 1. They displayed a peace message and completed a marriage proposal before descending and facing arrest.
freepressjournal.inscience16 days ago
Study Finds Women's Employment Rose 27% After GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs
A Harvard economics professor analyzed panel data and found that unemployed women who began GLP-1 medications saw a 27% rise in employment within roughly 18 months. Single women also showed higher rates of marriage or cohabitation, while self-reported life satisfaction remained u…
forexlive.comworld18 days ago
Japan Cabinet Approves Bill to Revise Imperial House Law
The Japanese government on Tuesday adopted legislation to amend the Imperial House Law. The bill would allow the imperial family to adopt male descendants from former branches and let female members retain status after marriage.
nbcnews.compolitics18 days ago
Husband Released Without Charges After Wife’s Disappearance in Bahamas
Brian Hooker reported that his wife Lynette fell from their dinghy on April 4. Court records from his previous marriage detail protection order requests citing threats and violence.
abcnews.go.comworld18 days ago
Khadijah Farrakhan, Wife of Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan, Dies at 90
Khadijah Farrakhan died Saturday at age 90 after 72 years of marriage to Louis Farrakhan. She converted to Islam in 1955 and spoke at the 1997 Million Woman March.
New York Postpolitics20 days ago
California Teacher Married Gaza Resident via Zoom Marriage to Advance Palestinian Rights
Laura Pinho, 51, stated she wed Salem S.E. Abu Amra on April 5 solely to provide him U.S. citizenship and support Palestinian causes. The remote ceremony occurred in Utah, and Pinho has discussed her activism in school clubs and on social media.
france24.compolitics21 days ago
Conservative Groups Plan Renewed Focus on Abortion and Marriage After 2028
Social conservative organizations are preparing renewed efforts on abortion limits and same-sex marriage restrictions ahead of the 2028 presidential primaries. The shift comes after President Trump largely avoided these issues during his return to the White House.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld21 days ago
Walter Zagorski Describes Early Marriage to Pauline Hanson
Walter Zagorski, Pauline Hanson’s first husband, spoke publicly for the first time about their marriage that began when she was 16. He described their relationship and offered his view of the factors that shaped her later political career.
finance23 days ago
Michelle Obama Says Barack Obama Encouraged Her to Take Career Risks
Michelle Obama said her husband provided the push to pursue larger goals. The couple discussed their marriage in a joint interview published Wednesday.
deadline.comworld26 days ago
Jennifer Meyer, 49, gives birth to daughter, her third child
The 49-year-old jewelry designer announced the arrival of her third child on Instagram. The baby girl joins two children from her prior marriage to Tobey Maguire.
montrealgazette.comworld26 days ago
Ukrainian Soldiers Join Kyiv Pride Parade Seeking Same-Sex Marriage Rights
Ukrainian soldiers and their partners joined Kyiv's Pride parade on June 22 to advocate for marriage and civil partnership rights. Npr reported the event in the capital city.
nypost.comworld29 days ago
Jelly Roll Files for Divorce from Bunnie Xo in Tennessee, Citing Irreconcilable Differences
Country singer Jason Bradley DeFord, known as Jelly Roll, filed for divorce from Alisa Andrea Carter, known as Bunnie Xo, on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee. The filing cited irreconcilable differences after nearly a decade of marriage.
themandarin.com.auworld31 days ago
Survey Finds African Support for Women's Decision-Making Autonomy
A survey across 38 African countries found majorities back women's autonomy in marriage and reproductive decisions. Respondents also called for stronger institutional protections against discrimination and harassment.
USA Todayworld31 days ago
Jelly Roll Files for Divorce from Bunnie XO After 9 Years of Marriage
Country singer Jason Bradley DeFord, known as Jelly Roll, filed for divorce from Alisa Andrea DeFord, known as Bunnie XO, on May 18. The couple separated on May 9 after marrying in 2016.
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680news.comworld31 days agoUpdated
Country Singer Jelly Roll Files for Divorce from Wife Bunnie XO
Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie XO in Williamson County, Tennessee court on May 18. The filing ends nearly ten years of marriage that began in Las Vegas in 2016.
nypost.comworld32 days ago
Country Singer Brett Eldredge Announces Marriage on Instagram
Brett Eldredge posted Monday that he had married in a private ceremony. The 40-year-old singer shared two black-and-white photos but did not name his wife or give a wedding date.
yardbarker.comsports32 days ago
Mauricio Ruffy Proposes to Girlfriend After UFC White House Victory
Brazilian lightweight Mauricio Ruffy proposed marriage immediately after his win at UFC White House on June 15, 2026. His girlfriend accepted with a thumbs-up after the proposal was translated.
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vtdigger.orgpolitics35 days ago
Caldwell First Nation presses Parliament to advance Bill extending Indian Act status to more descendants
Chief Nikki van Oirschot and community members pressed Parliament Hill on Thursday for legislation that would restore Indian Act status to descendants of those enfranchised for reasons beyond marriage to non-Indigenous men.
The Independentpolitics36 days ago
Niger’s New Penal Code Criminalizes Same-Sex Acts and Same-Sex Marriage
The military junta introduced the measure this week, ending prior legal tolerance. The law also penalizes officiants, witnesses and organizers of same-sex marriages.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics36 days ago
Jamaican National Indicted on Immigration Fraud and Benefits Charges
Britney Sherene Curry, 26, faces federal charges including immigration fraud, false statements, mail fraud, and wire fraud after allegedly overstaying a visa and using a sham marriage to obtain citizenship and VA benefits.
Japan Timespolitics38 days ago
Parliamentary Panel Approves Draft Allowing Female Imperial Members to Stay After Marriage and Reinstating Former Male Royals
A Japanese parliamentary panel approved a draft proposal on June 10, 2026, that would let female members remain in the imperial family after marriage and allow former male royals to rejoin through adoption.
Newsweekpolitics38 days ago
Oklahoma Raises Minimum Marriage Age to 18, Eliminating Parental and Court Exceptions
Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill in May that sets the marriage age at 18 with no exceptions. The law takes effect November 1 and makes Oklahoma the 17th state to end child marriage.
theyeshivaworld.compolitics39 days ago
Fewer Americans View Birth Control and Out-of-Wedlock Births as Morally Acceptable
A Gallup poll shows the share of Americans who consider birth control morally acceptable fell to 83 percent this year from 90 percent last year. The share who view having a baby outside marriage as morally acceptable dropped to 58 percent from 70 percent.
nippon.comworld41 days ago
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Draws 15,000 Marchers Amid Continued Lack of Same-Sex Marriage Recognition in Japan
About 15,000 people marched through central Tokyo on Saturday and Sunday despite rain. Organizers estimated total attendance at 274,000 across the two-day event.
eonline.comworld43 days ago
Sharon Stone says husband left after she chose mastectomy
Sharon Stone stated that her marriage ended when her husband walked out following her decision to undergo a mastectomy. The account was reported by @Independent.
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The Hillpolitics44 days ago
Gallup Poll Finds Same-Sex Marriage Support at 65 Percent
A Gallup survey conducted in May shows 65 percent of U.S. adults say same-sex marriages should be valid under the law. The figure is three points lower than the 68 percent recorded in the same poll last year.
nbcnews.compolitics45 days ago
Republican support for same-sex marriage falls to 37 percent in Gallup poll
A Gallup survey conducted in May 2026 found that 37 percent of Republicans say same-sex marriages should be valid under the law. Overall U.S. support stands at 65 percent, down from peaks near 70 percent earlier in the decade.
Fox Newspolitics45 days ago
Graham Platner Meets With Senate Democrats in Washington
Graham Platner met with Democratic senators at the DSCC on Tuesday while facing scrutiny over explicit messages sent after his 2024 marriage and older online posts. The Maine candidate is the likely nominee in the June 9 primary.
world45 days ago
Representative Says Extramarital Conduct Did Not Violate House Ethics Rules
A member of Congress stated Tuesday that personal conduct outside marriage did not break House rules or federal law. The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations first reported in April.
ABC Newspolitics46 days ago
Platner Sent Explicit Texts to Women Before Campaign; Couple Sought Counseling
The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine responded to reports that he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women. His wife Amy Gertner also issued statements defending their marriage.
rollingstone.comworld47 days ago
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Marry in London Legal Ceremony
The couple completed a 30-to-40-minute legal marriage at Old Marylebone Town Hall on May 31. A larger three-day reception is scheduled later this week in Sicily.
Fox Newspolitics47 days ago
Graham Platner Wife Releases Video After WSJ Reports Infidelity Allegations
Amy Gertner posted a five-minute video defending her husband’s Senate campaign hours after the Wall Street Journal reported sexual text messages sent by Graham Platner after their 2023 marriage. The video did not deny the reported exchanges.
nypost.compolitics48 days ago
WSJ Reports Graham Platner Maintained Active Kik Sexting Account During Early Marriage
Amy Gertner released a video defending her husband after the Wall Street Journal reported on his active Kik account and alleged extramarital sexting. The June 9 Democratic primary is days away.
nbcnews.compolitics48 days ago
Couple Discovered Marital Issues Early On, Addressed Them in Counseling
Amy Gertner told staff she found the messages in spring 2025, early in the marriage. The campaign decided the matter was private and handled in counseling.
nbcnews.compolitics48 days ago
Platner Couple Sought Counseling After Wife's Early-Marriage Affair
Amy Gertner disclosed the messages to a campaign aide last August during an internal vetting process. She said the couple addressed the issue in counseling and that their marriage is now stronger.
swissinfo.chworld49 days ago
HMRC Urges Married Couples to Check Eligibility for Marriage Allowance
HM Revenue and Customs is encouraging married couples and civil partners in Britain to verify eligibility for the marriage allowance, which can reduce annual tax bills by up to £252. The allowance permits transfer of up to £1,260 of an unused personal allowance between partners.
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Sulvinder Samra Describes Divorce From Dr Ranj Singh on Former Anniversary
Sulvinder Samra posted on Instagram about her 2011 divorce from Dr Ranj Singh. She wrote about the period after learning he wanted to end the marriage to pursue relationships with men.
foxnews.comworld50 days ago
Earl Spencer Hosts Barbecue at Althorp After Alpaca Birth and Wedding
Charles Spencer held a barbecue at his Northamptonshire estate for the Northamptonshire Steelbacks cricket squad days after the birth of an alpaca and weeks after his marriage to Cat Jarman.
nypost.comworld51 days ago
Bridal Experts Predict Taylor Swift Wedding Dress Style
Experts from Kleinfeld Bridal offered predictions about the style Taylor Swift may choose for her wedding dress. The comments focus on the singer's upcoming marriage to Travis Kelce.
thehindu.comworld52 days ago
National Secular Society files complaint against Essex preacher with Charity Commission
The National Secular Society has lodged a formal complaint with the Charity Commission regarding Stephen Clayden, leader of the Bread of Life Community Church in Clacton. The complaint cites statements made in sermons about Islam, marriage, and gender roles. The church holds regi…
thehindu.comworld53 days ago
U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low of 53.1 Births per 1,000 Women in 2025
The U.S. general fertility rate reached a new low of 53.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15-44 in 2025. Officials and analysts cited smartphones, marriage trends, and costs of child-rearing as contributing factors.
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asiaone.comworld55 days ago
Iranian Cleric Calls for Higher Birth Rates
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has called for increased marriage and birth rates. The push follows similar efforts by his father and addresses expected demographic pressures.
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nypost.comworld55 days ago
Texas Reader Seeks Advice on Husband's Verbal Behavior
A woman married 40 years describes repeated verbal criticism from her husband and its reported effect on her health. She asked Dear Abby how to persuade him to attend marriage counseling.
nypost.compolitics55 days ago
Donald Trump Jr. marries Bettina Anderson on private island in the Bahamas
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson held a wedding ceremony on a private island in the Bahamas on Saturday. The event included approximately 40 guests and followed a legal marriage in Palm Beach, Florida, one day earlier.
news.sky.comworld56 days ago
Scottish Woman Found Dead in Ghana Hotel After Six-Month Marriage
Charmain Speirs, 40, died in a Ghana hotel bathtub in March 2015. Her husband, Eric Adusah, was charged with murder then released for lack of evidence.
nypost.comworld57 days ago
William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett Prepare for 75th Wedding Anniversary
The couple, married since June 1951, discussed their relationship in a joint interview. They credited adjustment and laughter for their long marriage.
nypost.comworld58 days ago
Shawn Johnson Describes Feeling Disconnected in Marriage During Postpartum Depression
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson said she felt disconnected from her husband Andrew East while experiencing postpartum depression after the 2023 birth of their third child. She described tension in the relationship and credited therapy with helping her recover.