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The event is specifically designed to showcase the ceremonial grandeur of political power in order to “excite and preserve the reverence of the population,” as put by Walter Bagehot, the 19th-century writer whose ideas have shaped British democracy.Dating back to the 15th century, these rites and rituals are the only occasion that brings together the three elements of Parliament: the democratically elected lawmakers of the House of Commons, the unelected House of Lords, and the Crown. It is also an embodiment of the at times violent transition from absolute to constitutional monarchy that helped create the modern United Kingdom.Starmer’s predicament…

Mohammad Amin Biglari disappeared as anti-government protests rocked Iran in early January. His father desperately searched morgues in Tehran, the Iranian capital, for a month, fearing his son was among the thousands killed in the crackdown by authorities.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Instead, a lawyer from the revolutionary court contacted the family and said Biglari had been arrested. Biglari’s father was not allowed to visit him at the Ghezel Hesar prison, some 30 miles west of Tehran, a relative outside of Iran who is in contact with the family told NBC…

From illegal war on Iran to an inhumane fuel blockade of Cuba, from AI weapons to crypto corruption, this is a time of staggering chaos, cruelty, and violence.  Unlike other publications that parrot the views of authoritarians, billionaires, and corporations, The Nation publishes stories that hold the powerful to account and center the communities too often denied a voice in the national media—stories like the one you’ve just read. Each day, our journalism cuts through lies and distortions, contextualizes the developments reshaping politics around the globe, and advances progressive ideas that oxygenate our movements and instigate change in the halls…

Officials have identified the man who walked in front of an L.A.-bound Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff and was fatally struck by its engine, which burst into flames upon impact, forcing an emergency evacuation and injuring a dozen passengers. Michael Mott, 41, died from multiple blunt force injuries in the collision on the Denver International Airport runway Friday night, according to Denver Chief Medical Examiner Sterling McLaren. His manner of death was ruled a suicide, but officials have not recovered a note, she said. Mott had been arrested 20 times in the state of Colorado on suspicion of violent felonies…

Emma’s Health Journey and Decision for SurgeryEmma Backstein, a vibrant 27-year-old, faced a life-altering decision after learning she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation. With a family history of breast cancer, the proactive choice of undergoing a double mastectomy wasn’t merely a medical necessity; it was an empowering act of self-care aimed at securing her future.Post-surgery, Emma’s mom traveled from another state to lend a helping hand, marking a poignant return to a cherished childhood tradition of getting Slurpees after doctor appointments. This sweet ritual, initiated during Emma’s braces days, fostered a heartwarming bond during her recovery.Emma’s heartfelt TikTok video showcasing…

Oct 20, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) warms up on the ice before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson was fined $5,000 on Tuesday for butt-ending Wild forward Michael McCarron. The incident occurred in the first period of Colorado’s 5-2 win at Minnesota on Monday night in Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round series, which the Avalanche lead 3-1. Manson received a double minor on the play after appearing to jam the butt end of his stick…

On 16 March 2026, at least 269 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.Pakistan said in a statement to the BBC that it had targeted «military and terrorist infrastructure».The BBC has spoken to the families of more than 30 victims – including those of recovering addicts, and employees of the centre – who reject Pakistan’s claims.The UN, which was given access to the site, as well as the BBC’s Afghan service teams who were on the ground in the immediate aftermath, also confirm the strike hit civilians undergoing treatment.

Pete Hegseth and some of his top Pentagon brass appeared before Congress on Tuesday to answer questions about the $1.5 trillion in taxpayer money they want ferried their way in next year’s budget, a ghastly sum that would mean a 42-percent increase from this year’s funding level. The request comes as the United States remains locked in a deeply unpopular conflict with Iran, one that has caused the price of gas to soar and inflation to skyrocket to a three-year high. Jay Hurst, the military’s money man, told lawmakers that the government has already spent nearly $30 billion on the…

Sen. John Fetterman told left-wing critics to stop fixating on the rising price tag for President Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, brushing aside concerns Tuesday as a symptom of partisan anti-Trump reflexes rather than genuine fiscal oversight. “Stop this henpecking. $13M? This is an iconic American place and was in serious disrepair,” Mr. Fetterman, Pennsylvania Democrat, wrote on X. “Get over the TDS and celebrate this is getting done for our 250th.” The abbreviation refers to “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” and the “250th” is a reference to the nation’s Semiquincentennial on July 4. The post came in response…