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DOJ investigating College of William and Mary for possible violations of Civil Rights Act

The Department of Justice announced on Monday that it was opening an investigation into the College of William and Mary over whether the college violated the Civil Rights Act. The concerns stem from the school allegedly using race-based criteria to determine the distribution of scholarships and other student benefits. If it is determined that the school did so, it would violate “Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin.”

Ukrainian Lessons by Charlotte Higgins review

A vivid and hopeful study of how culture endures in the midst of extreme violence

South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills

Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un

The Kuril Islands: how a visit from Putin reignited a 150-year-old dispute between Japan and Russia

The diplomatic spat continues to simmer as Moscow summons Tokyo’s ambassador after the Russian president’s trip to the disputed islands last week

Two dead including gunman in school shooting in southern Philippines

Country’s second fatal school shooting in two months took place in city of Zamboanga and video appeared to be live-streamed on social media

The Iran War Was Always About Regime Change

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No, America Does Not Write Israel a ‘Blank Check’

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South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills

The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.

Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict

The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, UKMTO said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.

How the far right is tightening its grip over the EU – from the inside

The centrist coalition that traditionally shaped EU laws is now colluding with MEPs from the AfD and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

Jon Ossoff says he has 'zero interest' in 2028 presidential bid

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) rebuffed speculation about his aims on the 2028 presidential election, countering that he was focused on the 2026 midterm elections.

DOJ urges appeals court to revive Abrego Garcia human smuggling case

The Trump administration’s Department of Justice asked a federal appeals court Monday to revive the human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, accusing an Obama-appointed judge of improperly second-guessing prosecutors and intruding on executive authority.