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sbs.com.auworld1 day ago
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Adds 9,909 British Indian Army Names to Casualty Database
The commission recorded the largest expansion of its casualty lists since the Second World War. The names belong to soldiers from pre-partition India who died during the First World War.
thenarwhal.capolitics1 day ago
Conservatives Propose Amending Immigration Laws to Deport Convicted Offender
The Conservative Party has drafted legislation to allow deportation of a man convicted of multiple sexual offenses. The proposal targets a legal barrier in the 1971 Immigration Act that currently prevents removal of certain Commonwealth citizens.
news.sky.compolitics4 days ago
Lawyer says UK government can amend 1971 law to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader
A lawyer told GB News that the UK government has the parliamentary majority to change the Immigration Act 1971 and remove an exemption protecting certain Commonwealth citizens from deportation. The comments focus on the case of Shabir Ahmed, 73, who was released early from a 19-y…
news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
Rochdale grooming gang leader released from prison after 14 years
Shabir Ahmed, 73, was freed on Thursday after serving a sentence for multiple rape and sexual offences against young girls. Officials said he cannot be deported due to a 1971 law covering certain Commonwealth citizens.
conservativehome.compolitics5 days ago
Childcare provider loses funding after safety breaches at two centres
A family day care provider had its Commonwealth funding cancelled after regulators found serious safety breaches at two locations. The provider is appealing the decision, and its educators plan to re-register with other services.
citizen.co.zasports15 days ago
Team Wales squad reaches 115 athletes after weightlifter added via reallocated spot
bbc.co.uk reported that weightlifter Charlotte Whalley received a reallocated qualification spot, expanding Team Wales to 115 athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The squad had stood at 114 athletes when first named last week. The Games run from 23 July to 2 August.
awfulannouncing.comsports15 days ago
British Super-Bantamweight Champion Tysie Gallagher Signs With Most Valuable Promotions
Super-bantamweight Tysie Gallagher has joined Most Valuable Promotions. The 27-year-old reigning British and Commonwealth champion holds a 10-2 professional record.
indianexpress.comtechnology17 days ago
Granta Ends Publication of Commonwealth Short Story Prize Winners After AI Speculation
Granta will stop publishing winning entries after controversy over possible AI use in one 2026 regional winner. The magazine cited lack of editorial control over external partnerships.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology18 days ago
Fusion Startups Raise Billions as Commonwealth Fusion Systems Closes $863 Million Round
Commonwealth Fusion Systems raised $863 million in August, bringing its total funding near $3 billion. Multiple other fusion companies also secured large rounds or announced mergers and commercial plans.
bbc.co.uksports18 days ago
Team Wales names 114 athletes for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Team Wales has selected 114 athletes to compete across 10 sports at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games scheduled for 23 July to 2 August. The roster includes Olympic champions and Paralympic medalists among 66 female and 48 male competitors.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports20 days ago
Australian Netball Team Names Five Debutants for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The Australian netball squad for next month's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow was confirmed this week. Five players will make their debut as the team seeks another gold medal.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness22 days ago
KPMG Australia to Stop Bidding on New Federal Contracts Until September 2026 but Keeps Existing Work
The firm will stop bidding for Commonwealth work while Finance commissions an independent review of its governance and integrity systems. It currently holds 297 active federal contracts worth $653 million.
bbc.co.ukworld24 days ago
British pole vaulter Molly Caudery undergoes successful emergency spinal surgery after recent wins
The 26-year-old world indoor champion had a microdisectomy after a back flare-up last week. Her season ends before the 2026 Commonwealth Games and European Championships.
nypost.compolitics39 days ago
Eighth Virginia Prosecutor Says He Will Not Enforce New Assault Weapons Ban
Appomattox County Commonwealth Attorney Leslie M. Fleet stated he and the county sheriff will not enforce the state's recently signed assault weapons restrictions. Seven other prosecutors have issued similar statements. The law is scheduled to take effect July 1.
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Ellee Cheetham Selected for Scotland Artistic Gymnastics Team at Glasgow 2026
Ellee Cheetham, who returned to gymnastics in November after a six-year break, has been named to Scotland's nine-member artistic gymnastics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She is one of six debutants on the team.
abcnews.go.compolitics42 days ago
Fairfax Prosecutor Testifies on Charging Decisions After Congressional Subpoena
Steve Descano, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax, Virginia, appeared before a House subcommittee after a subpoena. He apologized to the mother of a murder victim whose accused killer had prior charges dropped by his office.
ai42 days ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says AI Job Loss Predictions Were Overstated
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference this week that his earlier forecasts about AI eliminating large numbers of white-collar jobs had not materialized. He said he was pleased the short-term effects on entry-level roles had been milder than expect…
flipboard.comai42 days agoUpdated
OpenAI CEO Says AI Unlikely to Cause Mass Job Losses
OpenAI's chief executive stated Tuesday that artificial intelligence has not eliminated as many white-collar positions as initially expected. The comments came during a virtual appearance at a Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference in Sydney.
marketwatch.comai43 days ago
Commonwealth Bank of Australia CEO Says AI Will Reduce Jobs Across Economy
Commonwealth Bank of Australia CEO Matt Comyn stated that artificial intelligence will eliminate positions at businesses throughout the economy. The remarks address expected workforce changes linked to AI adoption.
thesouthafrican.comai46 days ago
Commonwealth Foundation Reviews AI Allegations Against Short Story Prize Winners
The Commonwealth Foundation is reviewing allegations that artificial intelligence was used in entries for its 2026 Short Story Prize. One regional winner, Jamir Nazir of Trinidad and Tobago, is among those under scrutiny after the publisher questioned an AI chatbot about the stor…
flipboard.comai46 days ago
Literary Magazine Faces Questions Over AI Use in Prize-Winning Story
Granta published a Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner that detection tools flagged as likely AI-generated. The magazine and prize organizers issued statements after readers raised concerns.
flipboard.comtechnology46 days ago
Literary Magazine Faces Questions Over Possible AI Use in Prize Story
The British literary magazine Granta published a regional winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize that some readers suspect was generated by AI. The Commonwealth Foundation and Granta both stated they received assurances from the author that no AI was used.
Wiredtechnology49 days ago
Commonwealth Short Story Prize Winners Face AI-Generated Writing Allegations
Three of five regional winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize have drawn accusations of using generative AI. The Commonwealth Foundation and Granta have issued statements addressing the claims.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Faces Outlook Pressure From Credit Growth and Tax Proposals
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is facing pressure on its outlook as credit growth slows and proposed property tax changes are introduced. Analysts have flagged the possibility of a downgrade cycle for the nation's largest lender.
nypost.comworld51 days ago
Study Finds Nearly Half of Tracked Objects in Orbit Are Space Debris
A May report from engineering supply company Accu states that 15,587 of 33,269 tracked objects in Earth orbit are discarded debris. The study attributes 96 percent of the debris to China, the United States, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Forbesfinance51 days ago
Louisiana LNG Export Project Reaches Final Investment Decision
Owners of Commonwealth LNG approved construction of a new export facility in Cameron Parish on May 15. The project will cost $12.5 billion and ship 9.5 million tons of LNG per year.
washingtonpost.compolitics52 days ago
Virginia Prosecutor Says He Will Not Enforce New Gun Restrictions
The Commonwealth's Attorney for Spotsylvania County announced he will not enforce two new state gun laws signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger. Pro-Second Amendment groups filed lawsuits immediately after the bills became law.
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dailycaller.compolitics52 days ago
Virginia Prosecutor Says He Will Not Enforce New Semiautomatic Weapons Bans
The Commonwealth’s Attorney for Spotsylvania County stated he would not enforce two new state gun restrictions signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger. Pro-Second Amendment groups filed suit minutes after the bills became law.
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Fox Newspolitics53 days ago
House Hearing on Fairfax County Prosecutor Turns Chaotic During Questioning
A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Thursday became disorderly as lawmakers questioned Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephen Descano about his office’s handling of cases involving illegal immigrants. The exchange centered on charge reductions in two sexual assault…
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U.S. Energy Secretary Says Natural Gas Exports Can Double Without Raising Domestic Prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated the United States could easily double its natural gas exports with no impact on domestic prices. The comments came as Commonwealth LNG broke ground on a new export facility in Louisiana expected to bring significant economic benefits to the re…
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themarketherald.com.aufinance53 days ago
Commonwealth LNG Makes Final Investment Decision on $13 Billion Louisiana Export Terminal
Developers announced the FID on May 15, 2026, alongside $9.75 billion in project financing that brings total commitments to $21.25 billion. The facility in Cameron Parish will produce 9.5 million tons of LNG per year and is scheduled to start operations in 2030. Mubadala Energy,…
Fox Newspolitics57 days ago
DOJ Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into Fairfax County Prosecutor’s Charging and Plea Policies
The Justice Department launched a pattern or practice investigation last week into Commonwealth's Attorney Descano to determine whether his office violated federal law by factoring immigration consequences into charging and plea decisions. The probe follows a request from the Vic…
abcnews.go.compolitics61 days ago
House Judiciary Committee Opens Investigation Into Arlington County Prosecutor
The House Committee on the Judiciary opened an investigation into Arlington County Commonwealth’s attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti on May 5, 2026. The committee cited her office's policies on cooperation with federal immigration officials and treatment of cases involving undocument…
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The Washington Postpolitics62 days ago
Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Virginia Prosecutor
The Justice Department has launched a civil rights probe into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano. The prosecutor has faced criticism from Republicans regarding his office’s handling of cases involving immigrant defendants. The investigation marks a formal federa…
rove.mepolitics68 days ago
Mississippi Shows Worst U.S. Healthcare Outcomes and Disparities in Recent Report
A report from The Commonwealth Fund highlights Mississippi's position in national healthcare metrics. It indicates higher rates of avoidable deaths, uninsured individuals, and limited preventative care in the state compared to national averages. These issues are more pronounced a…
GB Newsworld70 days ago
UK FCDO Updates Japan Travel Advice Due to Rising Drink Spiking and Fraud Reports in Tokyo
The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued a travel alert for Japan on Tuesday, citing increased reports of scams involving drink spiking and credit card fraud targeting tourists. High-risk areas in Tokyo include Kabukicho, Roppongi, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro. V…
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Virginia Prosecutor Testifies on Sanctuary Policies After Deportation Comments and Murder Plea Deal
Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano is scheduled to testify before a congressional hearing on May 14 regarding sanctuary policies. Descano stated in 2019 that deporting individuals for the same crime as others constitutes a perversion of justice. His office recen…
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Glencore and Mercuria Agree to Increase LNG Purchases from Commonwealth LNG Project
Glencore and Mercuria have agreed to buy additional liquefied natural gas from the proposed Commonwealth LNG plant in Louisiana. Glencore will purchase 3 million tons annually, a 50% increase from the initial deal. The agreements support the development of the export facility ami…
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