Constitution news — August 25, 2026

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1. PoliticsConstitutionMiddle EastIsrael

   Aug 25, 2026, 23:36 UTC

   

   Paramount Accuses Mark Ruffalo of Antisemitism Over Merger Criticism

   Paramount has accused actor Mark Ruffalo of using 'antisemitic tropes' after he criticized the company's merger with Warner Bros. over the Ellison family's ties to Israel's military conflict in Gaza. Ruffalo linked the Ellison family's business ties to Israel's military actions, accusing them of supporting 'genocide' and 'apartheid'. Paramount slammed the actor's comments, saying they invoked 'antisemitic tropes' and cheapened the suffering those words are meant to describe. Ruffalo has denied the accusations of antisemitism.

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2. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

   Aug 25, 2026, 23:03 UTC

   

   Government Approval Ratings Across Brazil

   Polls by Quaest reveal varying approval ratings for governors across Brazil. Eduardo Leite in RS has 42% approval, Fátima Bezerra in RN has 43%, Ricardo Couto in RJ has 38%, and Roberto Cidade in AM has 56%. Disapproval rates range from 20% to 51%. Main problems cited include health, violence, and infrastructure.

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3. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceConstitutionLeadership

   Aug 25, 2026, 22:28 UTC

   

   Judicial Power Issues Precautionary Measure in Favor of Gremco in Universitario de Deportes Case

   The Judicial Power issued a precautionary measure in favor of Gremco Corp., ordering the provisional lifting of the suspension of the insolvency procedure against Universitario de Deportes. This allows Gremco to advance towards calling a Creditors' Meeting, but several legal steps must be complied with before the meeting can take place. Universitario de Deportes plans to appeal the measure.

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4. PoliticsConstitutionResignationMiddle East

   Aug 25, 2026, 04:30 UTC

   

   Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Chairman Morioh Resigns Amid Scandal

   Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Chairman Morioh Morioh has announced his resignation as a member of the assembly and from his position as the next chairman of the nationwide assembly of chairmen. The resignation comes amidst allegations of money exchange and other issues, with no clear explanation given for the reason behind his decision. Morioh, also known as the 'Don' of the assembly and a 10-term LDP member, is suspected of being involved in a cash transaction scandal.

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5. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovConstitutionMiddle East

   Aug 25, 2026, 03:35 UTC

   

   Saxony-Anhalt Election: Postal Voting Surge

   In Saxony-Anhalt's upcoming state election, tens of thousands of voters in Magdeburg and Halle have already applied for postal voting, with numbers expected to rise. City spokespeople and the state election supervisor assure that the process is secure and orderly, dismissing suspicions of irregularities.

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