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Experts say decision presents problem for business owners – and indicates direction court’s conservatives are headingExperts say a supreme court ruling that struck down a Hawaii law banning people from carrying guns on private property without permission could present problems for business owners – and is a bellwether of what steps the majority-conservative court may take toward undoing policies they see as placing an undue burden on legal gun owners.The US supreme court handed down the ruling in Wolford v Lopez on Thursday in a 6-3 decision. Second-amendment law centers and advocates praised the ruling as another win and important step toward challenging other restrictions that are out of line with gun laws that existed at the nation’s founding. Gun control and gun violence groups, meanwhile, lambasted the decision as a dangerous one that prioritizes the rights of gun owners over public safety. Continue reading...

• The Supreme Court ruled in *Mullin v. Doe* that federal law largely prevents judges from reviewing government decisions regarding the granting or termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). • This legal victory for the Trump administration expands executive deportation powers and limits asylum access for migrants from 13 specific countries. • The decision signifies a shift toward greater executive control over immigration by reducing judicial oversight and allowing the administration to act more rapidly.

• The Supreme Court ruled that migrants must physically set foot on U.S. soil to be eligible to seek asylum. • Critics of the decision argue that this requirement may inadvertently create stronger incentives for individuals to attempt illegal border crossings. • This ruling clarifies the legal threshold for asylum eligibility, shifting the focus to physical presence within the country.

• On Thursday, June 25, the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's effort to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians. • This legal victory allows the administration to remove protections for these individuals, who were previously legally residing in the US and shielded from deportation. • The ruling is significant as it empowers the administration to block asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border and tighten overall asylum policies.

• The Supreme Court issued a series of 6-3 rulings on Thursday, delivering significant legal victories for President Trump regarding immigration and for gun rights advocates. • These decisions reinforce the current conservative majority's influence on the bench, though the rulings have reportedly increased tension among the justices. • The outcomes are critical as they solidify broader interpretations of Second Amendment rights and expand executive authority over immigration policy.

• The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on Thursday that restricts the ability of American citizens to sue pesticide manufacturers over alleged health harms caused by their products. • The decision is viewed as a significant legal setback for the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement, which advocates for stricter chemical regulations and corporate accountability. • This ruling matters because it limits the legal recourse available to individuals seeking damages for pesticide-related illnesses, potentially shielding chemical companies from future litigation.

• The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the manufacturer of Roundup, effectively blocking thousands of state-court "failure-to-warn" lawsuits alleging the weed killer causes cancer. • The decision follows a specific case where a Missouri resident had previously been awarded $1.25 million after developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma from decades of product use. • This ruling is significant as it aligns with the current administration's stance but contradicts the goals of the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement.

• The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hand down several key rulings this Thursday, including a decision on whether mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted. • Former President Donald Trump has previously claimed on Truth Social that the court system is "rigged" and predicted the justices would rule against his policies. • These rulings are significant as they could impact election integrity and policy implementation, potentially triggering public outbursts from Trump if the outcomes are unfavorable.

• The Supreme Court is concluding its term with critical rulings on presidential appointment powers, election rules, and immigration laws. • On June 25, the Court issued a decision allowing the Trump administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Syrians and Haitians. • Immigrant advocates and community leaders in Springfield warn that this ruling leaves many families in legal limbo and threatens their ability to remain in the U.S.

• The U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration significant victories by allowing the termination of immigration protections for Syrians and Haitians. • The rulings further enable the administration to turn back asylum seekers at the southern border, reflecting a broader effort to tighten border controls. • Simultaneously, the president is pushing for the Save America Act to impose stricter voter ID requirements and curtail mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections.

The law banned people from carrying guns in most public spaces and private property without owner’s permissionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US supreme court struck down a restrictive gun law in the state of Hawaii that bans people from carrying guns in certain public spaces and on private property without the permission of the property’s owner.At issue was a 2023 state law that barred carrying a firearm on private property without the owner’s approval and created a list of more than a dozen “sensitive places” where guns cannot be carried, such as beaches and restaurants that serve alcohol. Continue reading...

• Rep. Jung Chung-rae resigned as chairman of the ruling Democratic Party on Wednesday, a move interpreted as a strategic step to seek reelection. • The upcoming party convention on August 17 is expected to be a three-way race between Jung, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, and former leader Song Young-gil. • Song Young-gil has indicated a potential plan to unify his candidacy with Kim Min-seok to strengthen their position in the race.

• President Lee Jae Myung's job approval rating fell to 46.7% as of the 22nd, marking the first "dead cross" since his inauguration where negative evaluations surpassed positive ones. • The decline is attributed to public anxiety over botched election management and a lack of effective policy alternatives to address volatile real estate sentiment. • Members of the ruling party have expressed concern that there are currently no policies capable of soothing public sentiment amid internal party conflicts and friction with the presidency.

• Tensions have escalated within the ruling INDIA bloc in Jharkhand following the Rajya Sabha election results. • RJD leader Lalu Prasad directly blamed Jharkhand Congress in-charge K Raju for the defeat of candidate Pranav Jha. • This public rift highlights internal instability and coordination failures between the RJD and Congress despite their alliance.

Trump’s immigration agenda is on the supreme court docket with rulings still to come on birthright citizenship and TPS for Haitian and Syrian immigrantsSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The supreme court is expected to render at least one judgment today as the term is set to come to an end later this month. There are a series of cases yet to be decided that are relevant to Donald Trump, including his attempt to limit birthright citizenship and plan to remove legal protection from Haitian and Syrian immigrants.Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, claiming it delivered a “major win” for the US. The Guardian’s Andrew Roth argues that the US entered war with maximalist goals and exited it with a pragmatic decision to end conflict despite political cost.A teenager has died after being thrown to the ground on Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver, police in New York have said.On Wednesday, court proceedings revealed that Luigi Mangione’s legal team plans on pursuing a psychiatric defense during his upcoming Manhattan state court trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Commons motion calls for code of practice to be blocked amid concerns over impact on transgender peopleA number of Labour MPs are increasingly doubtful that the guidance on how organisations should implement the supreme court ruling on sex as it applies in the Equality Act is workable in the real world, with some predicting it will unleash a wave of competing legal claims.A total of 135 MPs, 69 of them from Labour, have signed a Commons motion calling for the code of practice drafted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, approved last month, to be blocked, primarily because of worries about its impact on transgender people. Continue reading...

• Speculation is growing regarding a widening rift within South Korea's ruling bloc as the party prepares for leadership primaries expected in August. • The tension is highlighted by conflicting views on the early June local election results, with President Lee stating the outcome should "not be perceived as a success." • This contradicts the assessment made by Jung, who described the election results as successful.

• Protesters have blockaded ballot counting centers for six days as of the 10th, demonstrating against a ballot-paper shortage during the June 3 local elections. • The ruling party is facing significant pressure as the "Jamsil protests" continue, specifically concerning public sentiment regarding "fairness" among the 2030 age demographic. • In response to the unrest and systemic failures, the ruling party has signaled a commitment to implement sweeping reforms of the National Election Commission.

• DMK President MK Stalin has launched a sharp attack on the TVK-led government, claiming the ruling alliance only survives due to the DMK's mercy and support. • Stalin revealed that he previously refrained from objecting to post-election political developments to prevent state instability and avoid the imposition of President's rule by the central government. • The DMK chief has now vowed to act quickly to bring down the current administration, signaling a shift toward more aggressive political opposition.

Campaigners say supreme court judgment on deprivation of liberty safeguards introduces ‘regressive legal standard’Severely disabled people will be at heightened risk of abuse in care homes and hospitals after the biggest upheaval in disability law in a generation overturned “vital” legal safeguards, campaigners have warned.They said a supreme court judgment that potentially strips the right of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people to independent checks on the safety and appropriateness of their care “devalues the dignity of disabled people”. Continue reading...

• Exit polls indicate that South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is poised for significant gains in the latest local elections. • The party is projected to win the capital city of Seoul, as well as the major constituencies of Gyeonggi province and Incheon. • These results serve as a critical public assessment of President Lee Jae-myung’s performance during his first year in office.

• Exit polls from Wednesday's mayoral and local elections in South Korea suggest a landslide victory for the ruling liberal party. • The projected win would provide President Lee Jae Myung with a significantly stronger political mandate to push forward his legislative and policy agenda. • These results are critical as they reflect public support for the current administration's direction and its ability to govern effectively.

• South Korea's ruling party has won the majority of seats in the recent local elections, marking a significant victory for the administration. • Despite the overall sweep, the ruling party faces a potential loss in the critical capital city of Seoul. • The election results serve as a pivotal "report card" evaluating President Lee Jae Myung's performance during his first year in office.

• The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is poised for a landslide victory in South Korea's local elections, marking a crushing defeat for the main opposition People Power Party (PPP). • In a tight contest, PPP candidate Yu Eui-dong holds a slim lead of less than 5 percentage points over Cho Kuk of the Rebuilding Korea Party and Kim Yong-nam of the DP. • This outcome signifies a major shift in political momentum, potentially strengthening the ruling party's legislative and administrative grip on local governance.

• Exit polls from South Korea's local elections on June 3, 2026, indicate that the ruling Democratic Party is positioned to make significant gains. • Voters are electing mayors and governors across 16 cities and provinces, serving as a critical mid-term assessment of President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office. • The results are significant as they reflect public approval of the current administration's policies and governance since taking power.

• Major foreign media outlets from the United States and Japan are closely monitoring South Korea's nationwide local and National Assembly elections held on June 3. • Most international reports predict a victory for the ruling Democratic Party, citing current polling and political momentum. • Nikkei highlighted a potential risk for the ruling party, noting that South Korean elections often experience sharp shifts in balance due to last-minute variables or opposition supporter consolidation.

• Candidates from the Democratic Party of Korea and the People Power Party are making final campaign pushes in the Yongin and Seongnam mayoral races ahead of the June 3 local elections. • In Yongin, Democratic candidate Hyun Keun-taek and People Power Party candidate Lee Sang-il are locked in a fierce battle, with Hyun urging voters to choose a "future-oriented" leader during a Monday press conference. • The contests are centered on critical regional development issues, specifically the growth of the semiconductor industry and urban redevelopment projects.

Unions had demanded a 6% pay increase for those on minimum wage after war in the Middle East pushed inflation higherFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNearly 3 million workers will receive a 4.75% pay rise, while about 100,000 of the country’s lowest paid will receive a higher 6% increase, after the Fair Work Commission handed down its annual minimum wage decision.Announcing the 4.75% decision on Tuesday morning applicable to the roughly 2.8 million workers on award wages, the Fair Work Commission’s president, Justice Adam Hatcher, announced that the lowest ongoing wage rate for employees would climb from nearly $24.95 an hour, to $26.44 – a lift of just under 6%. Continue reading...