Summary As part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the Bill), the Government has announced plans to ban upwards-only rent reviews in new commercial leases in England (English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill). The proposal reflects a broader push to reform the commercial property market. The Bill is […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚗 Toyota launches the affordable bZ3X SUV in China, priced at around $15,000, to compete in the EV market. 🔋 The bZ3X is equipped with a locally-made EV motor developed with Nidec, cutting costs and boosting sales. 🛡️ Despite its low price, the SUV offers a luxurious […]

Youth Fellows Use Communication Tools to Safeguard Culture and Advocate for Social and Environmental Justice Country Global agnes Tue, 07/22/2025 – 13:05 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Georges Theodore Dougnon (Dogon, CS Staff) From Uganda to Bolivia, passing through the Democratic Republic of Congo, young Indigenous leaders […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has been recognized by Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) at its inaugural Taiwan Law Firm Awards 2025.  The firm was ranked as one of the top law firms in Taiwan across the following practice areas: Capital Markets Corporate & Commercial Life Sciences & Healthcare Mergers […]

Solidarity with Célia Xakriabá Country Brazil agnes Mon, 07/21/2025 – 15:54 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Cultural Survival expresses our solidarity and support to the Indigenous leader of the Xakriabá Peoples, Célia Xakriabá, who, while serving as a congresswoman in Brazil, was racially attacked by other representatives in […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The construction of over 6,862 dams since the 19th century has significantly shifted Earth’s polar alignment. 📊 These structures have caused the poles to move approximately 44.5 inches, impacting global sea levels by reducing them by 0.83 inches. 🔄 The shift in dam construction from North […]

Discriminatory laws and the absence of legal protections impact more than 2.5 billion women and girls worldwide in various ways. Legal reform is paramount to securing gender equality, and the world cannot afford to roll back on decades of progress in women’s rights. On the sidelines of the 2025 High-Level […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 NASA satellites captured a stunning turquoise glow off Australia’s southern coast, revealing a massive bioluminescent phytoplankton bloom. 🛰️ The glow was first documented by NASA’s PACE spacecraft and further observed by other satellites, showcasing the bloom’s seasonal nature in the Great Australian Bight. 🔬 High concentrations […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) is a region of weakened magnetic field over South America, impacting space technology. 🛰️ Satellites passing through the SAA face risks from high-energy particles, leading to potential system malfunctions. 🔄 The anomaly is dynamically changing, drifting northwest and splitting into two […]