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Andy Burnham will contest the Makerfield by-election on June 18, 2026, after the Labour Party's National Executive Committee (NEC) voted to allow him to stand. This follows the resignation of the incumbent Labour MP, Josh Simons, to make way for Burnham.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned as Secretary of Labor on May 20, 2026, following an investigation into allegations of professional misconduct. Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling has been appointed acting labor secretary.
Teachers in Gabon have resumed their strike, which began in December 2025, due to a lack of response from the new government. Unions are demanding the urgent regularization of teachers' careers, warning that the education system is at a breaking point.
Senators Ron Wyden and Martin Heinrich, along with Representative Sara Jacobs, highlighted on May 21, 2026, the Justice Department's insufficient protection of sensitive U.S. government sites, including the White House and CIA headquarters, from foreign espionage through the sale of phone location data. They noted that a 2024 executive order intended to regulate such sales to adversarial nations had an incomplete list of protected sites.
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board advanced a preliminary range of rent adjustments on May 7, 2026, including the possibility of no increase for rent-stabilized tenants. A final vote on rent adjustments for leases beginning October 1, 2026, is scheduled for June 25, 2026.
Housing activists rallied at the Massachusetts State House on April 7, 2026, to advocate for rent control legislation that has been certified for the November 2026 ballot. The proposed initiative would cap annual rent increases at the lower of the Consumer Price Index or 5%, with exemptions for new construction and smaller buildings.
The family of Tun Daim Zainuddin has filed a lawsuit denying involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government and challenging the investigation's legality. Several individuals identified as persons of interest have left Malaysia between January and February 2026, while a suspect reportedly hired an international public relations firm to undermine national institutions.
The German central bank, Bundesbank, successfully completed the repatriation of 300 metric tons of gold from the Federal Reserve in New York in September 2026, with 111 tons returned in the past year. As of March 11, 2026: The repatriation effort, part of a Cold War-era strategy, is complete. Bundesbank board member Carl-Ludwig Thiele confirmed the completion, despite earlier statements from Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel on January 27, 2026, that German gold reserves in New York remained safe. Germany's total gold reserves are valued at approximately €164 billion, totaling 3,352 tonnes.
Switzerland is detailing its significant rail network expansion plans aiming for 2045, including the "Future Development of Rail Infrastructure" (ZEB) program with 85 projects totaling CHF 5.2 billion, and the "STEP ES 2025" and "STEP ES 2035" programs involving around 60 projects costing CHF 5.5 billion. These initiatives aim to increase capacity and improve passenger and freight services.
The Brussels public prosecutor's office has launched a formal investigation into potential official corruption and obstruction of public auctions related to the Belgian Defence Ministry's €50 million anti-drone scheme. This follows an investigative report that questioned the necessity and cost-effectiveness of the procurement, alleging millions were spent without standard public tenders.
ECB President Christine Lagarde indicated that the bank is likely to revise its inflation forecasts upwards for the current year, citing evolving circumstances and recent geopolitical developments, following the announcement of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Market participants are reportedly skeptical about the sustainability of the agreement.
Президент России Владимир Путин подписал закон, устанавливающий нулевую ставку НДС для предприятий общественного питания с небольшим оборотом до конца 2026 года. Также подписан закон, упрощающий переход на уплату НДС для предпринимателей, ранее использовавших патентную или упрощенную системы налогообложения.
Aimee Bock, former leader of Feeding Our Future, has been sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison for a $250 million fraud case. Her organization was at the center of the largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in the country. This sentencing is part of a broader investigation into alleged fraud schemes targeting social service programs in Minnesota.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to ban the sale of single-use printer cartridges within city limits on February 17, 2026, targeting ink or toner modules that cannot be refilled or lack a vendor take-back program. As of February 17, 2026, the ban is expected to be implemented at least a year from now. Councilmember John Lee stated it is a "bold step... to address the challenges posed by plastic waste." The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) had previously submitted comments in August 2025, proposing changes to the definition and requesting an extended implementation period.
A federal judge denied Texas's motion to stay an injunction against Senate Bill 13, preventing the state from enforcing the anti-ESG law while an appeal proceeds. The law, which targeted financial companies boycotting fossil fuels, was previously declared unconstitutional by U.S. District Judge Alan Albright.
The head of the International Seabed Authority has warned that companies pursuing deep-sea mining before regulations are established could face litigation. China and the European Union have also questioned the legality of the U.S. executive order promoting deep-sea mining, viewing it as a circumvention of international agreements.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a temporary injunction, effectively blocking Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule. The ruling specifically halted further votes on vaccine policy changes by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and invalidated Kennedy's appointments to the committee, finding that his actions likely violated federal law. This significant legal setback for the Trump administration temporarily preserves the existing childhood immunization guidelines and prevents the implementation of the controversial new schedule.
Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the 9th Secretary of Homeland Security on March 24, 2026. His confirmation followed a procedural vote on March 22, 2026, and his swearing-in occurred on March 24, 2026. Mullin's stock trading practices, including investments made before U.S. military actions, continue to draw scrutiny.
The Dutch Senate is currently reviewing the Actual Return in Box 3 Act, with amendments being considered regarding loss carry-back mechanisms and startup exemptions. A decision on the reform is expected in spring 2026. The legislation, which aims to tax unrealized capital gains, previously passed the Dutch House of Representatives on February 12, 2026, and is slated for implementation on January 1, 2028.
Ferguson Marine has been excluded from bidding for a new CalMac ferry contract due to eligibility criteria set by CMAL, which require bidders to have delivered at least two vessels over 75 meters in the past five years. The shipyard's chief executive stated these criteria effectively rule out all UK shipbuilders. Despite this, the Scottish Government has allocated four additional vessels to Ferguson Marine through direct awards.