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A High Court ruling could allow hundreds of former detainees to sue the government. A legal expert explains why

For nearly 20 years, the Commonwealth operated under the mistaken assumption that it was allowed to hold people in immigration detention indefinitely. In 2023, the High Court’s landmark ruling confirmed otherwise.

The Conversation

FED:'Justice for cruelty': detainees able to sue government

A High Court ruling could pave the way for non-citizens held unlawfully in detention to receive millions of dollars in compensation from the Commonwealth.

AAP

FED:Immigration detainees held unlawfully win right to sue

The High Court has ruled non-citizens detained in detention unlawfully can sue the government for compensation.

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Ticket draw opens for Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony – how to enter

FANS can now sign up for their chance to be part of the Opening Ceremony at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.

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Buckingham Palace hosts historic meeting between King Charles and New Zealand’s Māori Queen

New Zealand's Māori Queen, Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō, met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, marking a significant moment for Commonwealth ties. The meeting highlighted discussions on climate challenges, Indigenous leadership, and youth empowerment, aligning with the King's long-standing interests and the evolving role of the monarchy.

The Times of India

Virginia officials ask Supreme Court to step into congressional map clash

Virginia Democratic leaders on Monday asked the Supreme Court to pause last week’s commonwealth high court decision that invalidated a voter-passed ballot measure for a new congressional map. The emergency application urged the justices to halt the commonwealth court’s 4-3 decision while the state Democratic leaders pursue an appeal at…

Roll Call

Britain must lead efforts to stop Israel’s annexation of the West Bank

Letter: Former ambassadors and high commissioners call on Keir Starmer to stand with European and Commonwealth partners against the unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory

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Virginia’s 2026 Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect: New Pay Rates Explained

Virginia’s minimum wage just got a shake-up, and it’s actually worth paying attention to. Since January 1, 2026, people across the Commonwealth have seen employers paying at least $12.77 per hour. That’s a noticeable jump from a few years ago and a move that will tangibly shift take-home pay for…

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia has some cheap places to live. Here are a few if you hate paying property taxes.

Kiplinger

King Charles III Booed at Commonwealth Day as Epstein Shadow Fuels 'Not My King' Chants

King Charles III and senior royals were booed outside Westminster Abbey during Commonwealth Day as protesters cited Prince Andrew's past links to Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times UK

Australia writes to Commonwealth realms backing Prince Andrew’s removal from line of succession

Australia is formally backing moves to remove Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese writing to King Charles III and other Commonwealth realms. New Zealand also indicated support for any UK decision following ongoing investigations into grave allegations. Despite this, Australia's republican debate remains…

The Times of India

Australia Becomes First Commonwealth Nation To Support Stripping Andrew From Royal Line

Albanese has formally told the UK he would support moves to cut former prince Andrew out of the line of succession to the British throne.

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‘Right thing to do’: UK plans bill to exclude former prince Andrew from line of succession

The UK government is considering legislation to remove Prince Andrew from the line of royal succession, preventing him from becoming king. This move follows his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office and ongoing investigations into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. The proposal requires parliamentary approval and the backing…

The Times of India

Majority of Britons call for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from royal line of succession

Findings come as police confirm disgraced former prince released under investigation following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

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Number of Homes in Pennsylvania That Sold Off-Market (2026 Case Study)

Pennsylvania’s housing market in 2025 revealed a significant undercurrent that most market reports overlook: tens of thousands of home sales that never appeared on the MLS. This Signature Properties 2026 study represents the first comprehensive attempt to quantify, analyze, and contextualize off-market home sales across the Commonwealth, drawing on county…

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Colorado? 'Fallout' Season 3 Could Tie In A Huge Game Plot Twist

The next season of 'Fallout' doesn't appear to be going to the Commonwealth, but it could (and should!) borrow 'Fallout 4's big twist.

Roll Call

Virginia judge rules against Democrats' redistricting push

A Virginia judge sided Tuesday with Republican state lawmakers who challenged the commonwealth’s mid-decade redistricting process.

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Fallout 4 is a great RPG, but it took 10 years and a radioactive lighthouse for me to see it

Now Playing | Bethesda's Commonwealth has plenty of role-playing opportunities, but it wants you to find them yourself

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What Is The Commonwealth? 'Fallout's Mysterious Brotherhood Of Steel Faction, Explained

'Fallout' Season 2 Episode 2 is setting a big clash, but just who are these East Coast enemies?

The Independent UK

Hundreds of items of ‘cultural significance’ stolen from Bristol Museum archive

Police are appealing for information following the robbery on 25 September

International Business Times UK

Andrew Remains in Line to The Throne as Parliament Takes No Action on Removing Him

King Charles III removed Prince Andrew's royal titles and duties, but he remains eighth in line to the throne, with only Parliament and the Commonwealth able to remove him.

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Fair celebrates centenary in Kensington & Chelsea

Fair held in London celebrates a century of friendship, culture, and shared purpose through the Commonwealth Countries League

Evening Standard

Identities of lost war heroes uncovered in time for Remembrance Sunday

The remains of 52 British and Commonwealth soldiers have been identified following investigations by Ministry of Defence ‘war detectives’.

The Independent UK

Mystery of war heroes solved ahead of Remembrance Sunday

A total of 52 personnel killed in action during the First and Second World Wars have been named

The Independent UK

Commonwealth releases damning final report on treatment of Imran Khan’s party in Pakistan election

Commonwealth Observer Group report notes that PTI’s ability to fairly contest the elections was ‘consistently limited’

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