A law introduced 15 years ago has had 'transformative effect' for boosting Welsh language use

Pengemis meningkat, Akta Orang Papa disemak semula

KUALA LUMPUR: Satu akta baharu menggantikan Akta Orang-orang Papa 1977 (Akta 183) akan digubal berikutan perubahan cabaran so­sial termasuk peningkatan pe­ngemis, gelandangan dan keper­luan penempatan khusus bagi golongan berkenaan. Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri berkata, kementerian sedang menyemak semula akta sedia ada bagi memastikan pelaksanaannya kekal relevan selaras dengan peredaran ... Read more The post Pengemis meningkat, Akta Orang Papa disemak semula appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Probe into using Irish language to boost economy branded 'Sinn Fein electioneering': Stormont money better spent on real issues instead of political theatrics, says UUP deputy leader

Twin probes into whether the Irish language could boost Northern Ireland’s economy have been labelled a Sinn Fein stunt that’s only coming as the party eyes next year’s Assembly election.

UK Announces New Immigration Rules 2026: Key Changes to Work, Study and Family Visas

UK government's Statement of Changes HC 259 reforms immigration rules, enhancing deportation powers, compliance measures, and affecting work, family, and asylum.

‘What does that mean?’: Pollster questions One Nation's monoculture migration stance

Redbridge Group Director Simon Welsh raised questions surrounding migration after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's National Press Club address. “I knew One Nation was against Muslim migration, but this sounds a little bit broader than that,” Mr Welsh said. “And what does that mean? What does it mean that we should be monocultured? What are they going to do about that? “You've got to remember that this is existing in a context for people where you have Trump and ICE in America … and we saw Australians responding to that.”

Stage set for House to take up major GOP veterans bill

WASHINGTON — A manager’s amendment filed ahead of this week’s scheduled floor consideration of a sweeping package of veterans legislation would tweak some key language in the bill, but leave untouched the most controversial part of the ...

English-language takeover of Tour de France forces even French riders to adapt

English has increasingly replaced French — and also Italian, Flemish and Spanish — as the language of the peloton.

The Deeper Picture: State of the Nation and Prospects for the Future

[Ottawa – January 5, 2026] The pace and depth of transformative change in Canada over the past several years have been nothing short of breathtaking. For analytic clarity, these shifts can be understood across three overlapping time horizons: long-term structural change, medium-term political and social realignment, and short-term shocks that have accelerated and exposed deeper vulnerabilities. [...]

Why English spelling looks like it lost a bar fight with history

English spelling is not broken so much as visibly injured. A video by Airlearn Language Show explains how the printing press, the Great Vowel Shift, dead gods, French-Italian beef, Dutch typesetters, and Renaissance Latin nerds left English looking like it staggered out of a tavern with Wednesday in one pocket and colonel in the other. — Read the rest The post Why English spelling looks like it lost a bar fight with history appeared first on Boing Boing.

WATCH: Suella Braverman hails 'noble act' by Nigel Farage following resignation as MP

Reform UK MP Suella Braverman has hailed the noble act by Nigel Farage after resigning as MP for Clacton.Speaking to GB News, Ms Braverman said: I think it's a very noble act that Nigel has done today, which is, let's put it to the people, let's see what they think, and let's see if the establishment is actually serving the interests of the British people.They're being let down now by the failures of the Labour Party, who are chopping and changing prime ministers without any kind of consideration for what the British people have asked for. This is about asking the people, that's who all MPs are fundamentally answerable to.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Some things you should know about Malaysia’s proposed new traffic law, including minimum RM500 speeding fine

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Malaysian government is proposing new changes to the law that will increase the minimu...

British Council advocates language-responsive education to improve learning outcomes

The British Council is calling for more inclusive and context-sensitive language policies in education, arguing that learners achieve better outcomes when education systems reflect the linguistic realities of their communities.

PM Keir Starmer indicates resignation on Monday, June 22 – Cabinet members not denying it

An orderly transition has been touted by UK Cabinet members at the top of British politics, suggesting that Monday, June []

Angela Rayner throws her support behind Burnham’s town hall powers agenda

The Labour MP and former deputy prime minister said she wanted to see ‘a much deeper cultural change’ in how Britain is governed.

UK rail operator restricts political badges after complaint over pro-Palestinian pin

LONDON, July 08 (YPA) – A dispute involving a British rail operator has reignited debate over the limits of political expression in the workplace after London North Eastern Railway (LNER) instructed employees not to wear pro-Palestinian badges while on duty following complaints from a passenger and a pro-Israeli occupation legal organization. The move comes amid []

Senegal: Senegal MPs Pass Reform Limiting Presidential Powers

[allAfrica] The parliament has approved controversial constitutional reforms that expand lawmakers' powers while limiting those of the president, deepening a growing rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and parliamentary Speaker Ousmane Sonko.

French election politics bring surrogacy back into Europe’s spotlight

The former prime minister's call to legalize surrogacy has drawn opposition from across France's political spectrum, including within his own party, with possible consequences across Europe. [...]

isiZulu Translation Brings Joyce’s Classic to New Readers

A new isiZulu translation of Molly Bloom’s famous soliloquy from James Joyce’s Ulysses has brought the Irish literary classic to South African audiences in a powerful new way. Unveiled during Bloomsday celebrations in Johannesburg, translator Sandile Ngidi’s work highlights how African languages can engage with some of the world’s most challenging literary texts. The multilingual []

NRIs Recognized as Indian Citizens Under RTI Law, OCI and PIO Holders Left Out

NEW DELHI, Jun 29: A decade-old government interpretation of India’s Right to Information (RTI) Act has resurfaced, highlighting a legal distinction between Indian citizens living...

'Ebonics' 2.0? Leftist CA Group Wants to Include 'Black English' in Multilingual Education Program

'Ebonics' 2.0? Leftist CA Group Wants to Include 'Black English' in Multilingual Education Program

Belfast street sign at centre of the city’s latest Irish language row has word ‘loyalist’ plastered over it

It comes after a row at Belfast City Council last week which ended with a narrow vote in favour of the introduction of dual language signs on the street

Nearly one million unauthorized migrants apply for legal status in Spain

The mass legalization drive has coincided with the sweeping overhaul of the EU's policies and the introduction of stricter migration rules.

9 common English words and phrases that take on entirely different meanings in England

American 'quite' and British 'quite' are quite the opposite. The post 9 common English words and phrases that take on entirely different meanings in England appeared first on Upworthy.

Netanyahu: 'No room' for Palestinian state between Mediterranean Sea and Jordan River

Before the war, the public was divided, the premier said. I think that has changed.

More than half of Māori voters now on Māori electoral roll

Rangatahi Māori are driving a long-term shift towards representation on the Māori electoral roll.

Leo Varadkar says Reform-led government in UK could be an ‘accelerator’ to Irish unity

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said a Reform UK government could hasten the timeline for calling referenda on reunification.

'Weirdos of the sperm whale world' appear to be evolving 2 different dialects, audio recordings suggest

'Weirdos of the sperm whale world' appear to be evolving 2 different dialects, audio recordings suggest

Politics : Johor Polls: Ah Soon Banks On ‘Jalan Koyok’ Upgrade To Retain Yong Peng Seat

BATU PAHAT, July 3 (Bernama) -- Once mocked by residents as ‘Jalan Koyok’ owing to its heavily patched condition, the road transformation has now become one of the highlights in Yong Peng state assemblyman Ling Tian Soon’s report card in his bid to secure a second-term mandate in the Johor state polls.

Katie Lam: The shabby Government ambiguity that lets Shabir, a child rapist, free to stay in the UK

The Home Secretary, for example, has the power to change the rules. Between Parliament’s absolute power, and the broad powers delegated to ministers – a Government has the ability to act very quickly and very decisively. But will it? The post Katie Lam: The shabby Government ambiguity that lets Shabir, a child rapist, free to stay in the UK appeared first on Conservative Home.

You say you want a (r)evolution: minister justifies constitutional overhaul

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LISTED: Norway's new laws that come into force in July 2026

On July 1st 2026, a number of changes to laws and regulations will come into effect in Norway. Here is a breakdown of the main updates affecting residents and the international community living in the country.

Monoculturalist rhetoric is ramping up — and its more confused than ever

The public figures pushing a heated anti-immigration rhetoric are struggling. The post Monoculturalist rhetoric is ramping up — and its more confused than ever appeared first on Crikey.

'Feelings of horror:' High Court slams law tying judge appointments to ideology

The government said the law is meant to increase ideological diversity among judges. Supreme Court President Isaac Amit warned that if it remains in force, 'in 15 years we'll have politicized judges and, regrettably, our judicial DNA is liable to change'

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