High Court Questions Inheritability of Celebrity Reputation
A High Court has raised the legal question of whether the reputation of a celebrity can be inherited by their descendants.
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A High Court has raised the legal question of whether the reputation of a celebrity can be inherited by their descendants.

France's new law on the restitution of stolen cultural property could pave the way for the return of the 'Ségou treasure', a spoil of colonization linked to the 19th-century Sufi leader and anti-colonialist fighter El Hadj Omar Tall, to his descendants in Mali.
Loli García, a 79-year-old potter from Níjar, represents the sixth generation of her family in this traditional craft. She continues to work with her descendants, keeping the ancestral designs alive.

Hundreds of thousands of camels, descendants of those from the Arabian desert, populate the Australian Outback, serving as a source of income for residents who are passionate about the animals.

The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its balance, reporting 138 Portuguese nationals and descendants have died. The ministry also confirmed that there are no longer any missing citizens.

Over 500 objects, documents, and photographs tell the stories of Greek immigrants and their descendants in Victoria, Australia, tracing their journey from Greece to Melbourne.
The Parliament of Montenegro has re-adopted the Law on Amendments to the Law on the Status of Descendants of the Petrović-Njegoš Dynasty, after it was initially passed on June 1st and subsequently rejected by President Jakov Milatović.

Disney's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' has achieved the top spot on the Kid Albums Chart, marking the fifth consecutive No. 1 for the 'Descendants' franchise.
Actress Malia Baker reflected on her return to Auradon in 'Descendants', welcoming new castmates, connecting with fans on tour, and how playing Chloe has inspired her.
A revised Imperial House Law aimed at securing the number of imperial family members was promulgated on July 24. The law, which allows female imperial family members to remain in the imperial family after marriage and permits adoption of male descendants from former imperial families, will take effect in three months.

Germany's right-wing populist party AfD recently participated in a commemoration for military officer Stauffenberg, known for his assassination attempt on Hitler. This move was met with disapproval from Stauffenberg's descendants and led to a minor scuffle.

The educational attainment gap between non-Western descendants and ethnic Danes is reportedly decreasing, indicating progress in integration and access to education.
Jarosław Myjak discusses how the identity of many nations is based on past grievances, and how power often champions settling scores with descendants of old enemies, warning of the short step from dehumanizing an enemy to bloody revenge.

The V'mbel Aegean Association has issued a statement urging against 'trampling on the dignity of ancestors,' linking the campaign to Greece's demographic decline and the situation of descendants of Macedonians from Aegean Macedonia.

Disney's new epic fantasy movie, 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' based on its classic films, has debuted at number one on streaming charts, demonstrating the franchise's continued popularity.

Japan's parliament has revised the imperial succession law, allowing male descendants from former imperial families to rejoin the imperial household, but maintained the ban on women ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne. This decision comes despite the current emperor having only a daughter, Princess Aiko.

The latest assessment indicates that the number of Portuguese citizens and Lusodescendants killed in the recent earthquakes has risen to 120. Fifty Portuguese citizens remain missing.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes clip offers a glimpse into the sets of 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' featuring interviews with the stars and director.
Disney's 'Descendants 5' continues the story of Red and Chloe, venturing further into the world of Wonderland and introducing new characters like Chessy the Cat, emphasizing the consequences of actions.

A community of Swiss expatriates and their descendants in Kansas celebrated their national football team, incorporating traditional elements like alphorns and chocolate.

The number of casualties counted rises again. 90 of the 104 victims also had Venezuelan nationality. Emídio Sousa began a four-day visit to the country on Wednesday.
Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party has decided to oppose a government bill aimed at securing the number of imperial family members, specifically rejecting the adoption of male descendants from former imperial families.

Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney met to discuss reconciliation at a church, as the Supreme Court grapples with issues of race and American identity.
Spain plans to legalize hundreds of thousands of migrants and naturalize up to 2.5 million descendants of Spaniards, a move that has sparked heated debates across the country.

Serbia's BIA intelligence agency has reportedly discovered and seized four smuggled vouchers for Bogutovačka Banja and a transcript of a conversation between two descendants of robots from a recent Belgrade rally.
The Isale Eko Descendants’ Union chairman explains their opposition to the depiction of the Eyo Masquerade in the film “Gangs of Lagos,” citing concerns over cultural heritage protection.
PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has defended the right of descendants to Spanish nationality while also raising concerns about the government's lack of transparency and the economic impact of population growth.

Flávio Martins, president of the Council of Portuguese Communities (CCP), is scheduled to meet with the Secretary of State this week. The discussions will focus on priorities affecting Portuguese emigrants and descendants, including education and electoral methods.
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) approved a draft amendment to the Imperial House Law during an extraordinary general meeting today, June 29. The amendment aims to secure the number of imperial family members by allowing female imperial family members to remain in the imperial family after marriage and by adopting male descendants from former imperial families.

The Disney fantasy movie series 'Descendants' is expanding with its fifth installment, scheduled to debut in just a few weeks, continuing the eleven-year-old franchise.
Venezuela has been struck by two major earthquakes, resulting in at least 164 deaths and over 1,000 injuries, with many trapped under collapsed buildings. World leaders have offered solidarity and aid, while the natural disaster further tests a nation already grappling with deep political instability and a prolonged crisis. Madeira confirms two Portuguese descendants among the dead, though Lisbon only confirms one.

Marc Bloch, a prominent historian, is set to be inducted into the Panthéon, with his descendants overseeing the process. France reflects on the lessons learned from his work.

El Nacimiento, a small town in Coahuila, Mexico, is striving to preserve the identity, memory, and traditions of its ancestors, who are the only community in Mexico descended from US slaves who fled Texas.

The trauma and unhealed memories of Algeria's war for independence continue to affect survivors and their descendants, clouding current French-Algerian relations due to differing perspectives on the past.
The Portuguese government is developing a program, similar to Erasmus, aimed at strengthening ties between young Portuguese descendants and Portugal, potentially including financial support.
The Speakers and Vice-Speakers of both houses of the Japanese Diet have compiled a "legislative consensus" on stable imperial succession, including proposals for female imperial family members to retain their status after marriage and for male descendants of former imperial families to be adopted.

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has returned the Law on Amendments to the Law on the Status of Descendants of the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty to Parliament for reconsideration, with a local official disagreeing with the decision to not sign the law.

A new analysis indicates that a surprisingly large number of US residents are related to some of the first European settlers in America, specifically colonists who landed in present-day Maryland in 1634.
Speakers and Vice-Speakers of Japan's Diet have agreed on a draft proposal for stable imperial succession, which includes allowing female imperial family members to remain in the imperial family after marriage and adopting male descendants of former imperial families. The proposal will be presented to political parties next week.

Serbian media outlets close to President Aleksandar Vučić have strongly criticized Montenegrin politician Andrija Mandić for his party's vote in favor of the Law on the Status of Descendants of the Petrović Njegoš Dynasty, sparking controversy.

Montenegro has decided to return the castle in Kruševac to the descendants of the Petrović Njegoš dynasty through amendments to the Law on the Status of the Dynasty.

Hyosung Group announced its donation to Good Neighbors, an international children's rights organization, to support descendants of Korean independence activists residing in Uzbekistan. The donation was made ahead of Korea's National Patriots and Veterans Day.

Milorad Dodik celebrated the 18th birthday of his eldest granddaughter, expressing his pride in her. He wished her to be as proud of her descendants as he is of her.

The house where Jeanette Hirsch gave birth to five children still stands in Wehrheim, Germany. Members of the Jewish Hirsch family have not lived in the village since 1938, with descendants now residing in Great Britain and America.

Scientists have uncovered new facts about Christopher Columbus's origin through a fresh DNA analysis of his direct descendants, potentially rewriting historical theories about the explorer.

A televised debate between Cypriot political leaders intensified after a dispute between Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou and Elam leader Christos Christou escalated into accusations involving fascism, communism, Eoka B, and the Turkish invasion.

Nicolas Pouvreau-Monti, director of the Observatory of Immigration, discusses the significant number of potential voters in France who are immigrants or their descendants. He analyzes their voting behaviors and their impact on French political balances.

A new DNA analysis of remains from direct descendants of Christopher Columbus suggests a significant historical twist, indicating he may have been a Spanish aristocrat rather than of humble Italian origin.
Renowned art detective Arthur Brand, dubbed 'Indiana Jones of art,' has made another significant discovery, locating a stolen painting from a famous collection. The artwork was found in the possession of descendants of an SS general.

The man helping with the investigation was asked by his grandmother not to tell anyone about the painting being in their possession. This is because it is unsellable.

A painting believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two has been discovered in the home of a Dutch SS leader's descendants.

A valuable painting, stolen by Hermann Göring from a Jewish owner during World War II, has been recovered and returned by the descendants of an SS collaborator in the Netherlands. The heirs expressed shame over their ancestor's involvement in the looting.
An Ainu indigenous group has filed a lawsuit demanding the return of the remains of 279 ancestors, currently held by a state facility, to their descendants.
A discussion has emerged regarding the possibility of deposing the House of Bernadotte and the existence of an alternative Swedish royal house, tracing back to the descendants of Gustav IV Adolf.

A Winterthur foundation has returned a Hodler painting to the descendants of a Jewish collector who sold it while fleeing the Nazis, a decision that puts pressure on the Bührle Collection.

A new memorial pole in Nantes highlights increasing pressure on France and President Macron to address the country's legacy of slavery, with descendants of enslaved Africans criticizing France's abstention in the UN.

"Stolpersteine," or stumbling blocks, are now being installed in Spain to commemorate thousands of Spaniards who were deported to Nazi concentration camps, an act described as "justice" by their descendants.

Professor Steve Brusatte, a palaeontologist, explains the evolutionary reasons why modern-day birds, descendants of dinosaurs, did not grow to the immense size of their ancestors like the T.Rex.

A 2003 study found evidence that the DNA of a powerful warlord was present in 16 million men living at the time, suggesting a vast number of descendants.

Descendants of families whose properties were confiscated by the Cuban government continue to assert their claims, refusing to abandon their rights.
A conservative group of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers has submitted a proposal to the government regarding stable imperial succession, suggesting amendments to the Imperial House Law to allow for adoption of male descendants from former imperial families or sons-in-law of female imperial members.

The B’nei Menashe, an Indian tribe believing themselves to be descendants of an ancient Jewish king, are making an exodus to Israel, which is welcoming them despite thin historical evidence.

A new exhibition in Dublin, titled 'No Irish Need Apply? The Economic History of the Irish in England', examines the lives of Irish emigrants and their descendants in England from the 19th century to the present day.

Eight children were killed in a domestic violence-related shooting in Louisiana. The identified suspect, Michael Vavasseur, an escaped inmate, was later killed in an officer-involved shooting.
Descendants of individuals whose body parts were stolen from grave sites in Pennsylvania are speaking out, emphasizing that the crime is not victimless and has caused significant distress to families.

Colombia has announced plans to cull a large number of wild hippos, descendants of those originally brought into the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar. The measure aims to control the invasive species, which is threatening local ecosystems, despite some public outcry.
A proposed wind farm in Idaho was blocked by a coalition of Japanese American internment camp descendants and Trump-aligned wind power opponents, even as AI-driven energy demand continues to rise.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon led commemorations for Korea's 81st Liberation Day, ringing the Bosingak bell with descendants of independence activists and joining citizens in shouts of 'Manse'.

Two swords believed to have belonged to Katipunan leader Col. Pablo Astilla, hidden for over a century, have been turned over by his descendants to local officials in Quezon.

Oren Rozenblat, the Israeli Ambassador, has expressed opposition to Kanye West being in the Algarve, citing West's public statements like 'I like Hitler' and 'I am a Nazi.' The ambassador also noted that West has deeply offended millions of descendants of slavery victims.

Inspired by the Chinese film 'Dear You,' Teochew descendants in Singapore and Malaysia are increasingly using a volunteer network in China and platforms like WeChat to trace their roots and reconnect with long-lost family members.

"Descendants" star Kylie Cantrall is embarking on her first headlining tour across North America to celebrate the release of her new EP.

A recent earthquake in Venezuela has claimed the lives of 136 Portuguese citizens and Luso-descendants, including 28 minors, with the number of missing persons now reduced to five from ten.

"Oni koji vole monarhiju, glasaće kao i ja", rekao je predsjednik Skupštine Andrija Mandić prije izjašnjavanja

This week's music industry signings include Michelle Branch moving to BMG and 'Descendants' star Liamini Segura inking a deal with a music manager, alongside other artists like Rhiannon Giddens and George Benson.

The Cabinet of Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has sent a letter to the Protector of Property-Legal Interests of Montenegro. It requests urgent measures to protect state property in connection with the Law on Amendments to the Law on the Status of Descendants of the Petrović Njegoš Dynasty.

The Portuguese government is preparing a new support mission for an unnamed country, to be executed through companies for reconstruction efforts in the most affected areas, where at least 130 Portuguese and Luso-descendants are among the dead.

A Lithuanian museum has initiated a special search for the grandchildren of a family who dramatically saved Jews in Kėdainiai villages during World War II, aiming to connect with their legacy.

A new 'Lost Canadians' law is enabling US descendants of Acadians to become Canadian citizens, with a documentation specialist reporting numerous genealogy requests since January.

The double earthquake on June 24 has caused a total of 5,208 deaths, including 121 Portuguese and Lusodescendants, 23 of whom were minors.

Zejna Mehić from Mudrike, a village in Vlašić, Bosnia and Herzegovina, celebrated her 100th birthday, noting her remarkable vitality and 119 descendants.
Descendants of colonists are gathering to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Milagres, which served as the Estado Novo's first experiment in rural colonization in Portugal.

The legendary St. Wenceslas Oak from Stochov, believed to be over a thousand years old, is getting a new future as experts successfully propagate its descendants through grafting.
Kylie Cantrall spoke about her role in Disney's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' and her recently released new EP.

A new report from the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicates that the death toll of Portuguese citizens and Luso-descendants in the Venezuela earthquakes has risen to 119, including 96 adults and 23 minors.
The victims of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) from Puźniki have been identified, and their descendants have received identification notes. This marks a significant step in acknowledging and remembering those who perished.
Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, voiced fears for the future of Jews in Canada, noting that descendants of those who fled to Canada are now questioning whether they should leave, though he advises against it.

Descendants of the 'Peterhead 10' from Leitrim have brought their campaign for State recognition to Leinster House.
The descendants of Cal-Maine's founder sold a controlling stake in the company for $320 million near a record high, following what authorities described as an effort to rig the market.
The descendants of women confined to Brazil's Barbacena psychiatric hospital, where 60,000 people died, are suing the state for justice, describing their ancestors' confinement as a 'lifetime punishment'.

Hundreds of thousands of Argentinians are applying for Spanish citizenship through the Ley de Memoria Democrática, which grants nationality to descendants of those who fled Spain during the Civil War and Franco dictatorship. Buenos Aires is expected to become a major hub for Spanish citizens.

The Parsi community in Mumbai, descendants of Iranian refugees from centuries ago, is noted for its unique history and folklore surrounding justice.

Six descendants of Spanish emigrants shared their experiences of becoming new citizens under Spain's 'grandchildren law', highlighting their connection to a country many have never visited.

An instruction from the Spanish Ministry of Justice has opened the door for any grandchild of a Spanish citizen to acquire nationality. The Popular Party (PP) supports naturalization for descendants of emigrants but demands guarantees and transparency.

Spain's 'Grandchildren's Law' (Ley de Nietos) has caused a dispute between the government and the PP party due to a surge in nationalizations. The PP is concerned about the influx ahead of elections, while the government defends it as an acquired right for descendants of Spaniards.

A father and son have been found alive four days after earthquakes, as the death toll for Portuguese and Luso-descendants in Venezuela rises to 53, with 83 still missing.

Jerk chicken, a distinctive Jamaican culinary tradition, has deep roots in indigenous practices, African resilience, and colonial exchange, with its origins often linked to the Maroons, descendants of enslaved Africans.
Polish lawyer and tax advisor Andrzej Nikończyk argues that family foundations, three years after their introduction, should primarily serve the broader economy rather than solely the descendants of the founder.
Thousands of Poles exiled to Kazakhstan by Stalin now have descendants learning Polish and hoping to return to their ancestral homeland.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has called for decisive and coordinated action to ensure the effective implementation of the United Nations Resolution on reparations for the descendants of enslaved Africans.

The Kalunga community in Brazil's Chapada dos Veadeiros, descendants of runaway slaves, are now striving for self-determined tourism and resisting the negative impacts of overtourism.

A postcard belonging to a British WWI soldier, whose body was found alongside five comrades during an exhumation in Belgium, has led to the reunion of his descendants.
Japan's House of Representatives Speaker, Mori, issued a statement clarifying his previous remarks on stable imperial succession, stating that his comments on male descendants of former imperial family members having succession rights if adopted were an interpretation of the current Imperial House Law and not meant to restrict future discussions.

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović has returned the Law on Petrovićs to the Parliament, stating that granting Kruševac Castle into private ownership would create an unconstitutional and unlawful precedent. He warned it could open the door for similar claims on state property by descendants of other dynasties.

Czechs, Germans, and descendants gathered in Postoloprty to commemorate the atrocities committed against Sudeten Germans by Czech inhabitants in May-June 1945, bringing forgotten details of the massacre to light.

In Nantes, France, a descendant of a slave-trading family has partnered with a man whose ancestors were enslaved to collaboratively work towards repairing the lasting legacy of slavery.
Descendants of communities displaced for a national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo are now spearheading forest conservation efforts in the region.

A Montenegrin official discussed a proposed law concerning the status of the descendants of the Petrović Njegoš family, framing it as the start of a systemic legislative process beneficial for society.

The Parliament of Montenegro has voted to return a palace in Podgorica to the descendants of the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty. This decision was part of a broader legislative package concerning the historical royal family.
The cast of 'Descendants' celebrated the birthday of their late co-star Cameron Boyce, who would have turned 27, sharing tributes and memories.
A decision by Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation has recognized the retroactive right of citizens to claim Italian nationality without the previous time limit, boosting the efforts of Brazilian descendants of Italians seeking citizenship.

Russia is leading an international effort to save 80 descendants of the so-called “cocaine hippos”, once owned by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, said the mayor of...

A photo gallery highlights the ongoing ecological crisis caused by the descendants of Pablo Escobar's hippopotamuses in Colombia.
The 10 siblings of the Brazilian Landim family, descendants of Portuguese immigrants, are expected to surpass an American family's record for the highest combined age of living members, with a total of 907 years.
The population of hippos, descendants of four brought by drug lord Pablo Escobar, has grown to 200 in Colombia, causing problems and leading to plans for culling.
A painting by Toon Kelder, "Portrait of a Young Girl," originally owned by Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker, has been found in the home of a Dutch SS collaborator's descendants. The artwork was looted during the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands.

An extremely valuable painting, stolen by Nazis from a Jewish art collector during World War II, has been discovered in the home of descendants of a notorious Dutch Nazi collaborator. An art detective confirmed the find.

A painting looted during the Nazi era has resurfaced in the Netherlands, found in the home of descendants of a Dutch Nazi collaborator, with heirs now demanding its return.

A Nazi-looted painting from a renowned Dutch collection has been discovered in the home of descendants of a senior Nazi collaborator, with its whereabouts revealed after a relative uncovered the truth.

A new study has discovered a unique genetic adaptation in the descendants of the Incas, marking a significant finding in human genetic research.

Royal descendants and citizens have approached the Bombay High Court to challenge the alleged removal of the Maratha empire map by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
A petition has been submitted to Morocco's parliament, requesting that Moroccan nationality be granted to all Moroccan Jews who previously renounced it, as well as their children and grandchildren.

The descendants of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' are uncontrollably multiplying along Colombia's Magdalena River, posing a threat to the local ecosystem and the livelihoods of fishermen.

An Indian billionaire has offered to provide sanctuary for Colombia's feral 'cocaine hippos,' which are descendants of animals once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, has urged the Dutch government to officially apologize to former Moluccan colonial soldiers and their descendants, commemorating 75 years since Moluccans arrived in the Netherlands.
The son of an Indian billionaire has reportedly offered to provide a home for the descendants of Pablo Escobar's hippos, which have become an ecological concern in Colombia.

More than 700 members of the Innu community in Quebec, descendants of Christine Kichera and Adelaïde Matshiragan, are taking the Canadian government to court after being removed from the Indian Register by the federal Office of the Indian Registrar.

The Bnei Menashe, a community of Kuki, Mizo, and Chin tribes in northeast India, believe they are descendants of one of the Bible's ten lost tribes and belong in Israel.

The municipalities of Rio Grande and Herceg Novi have formalized institutional ties through a twinning agreement, which holds significant cultural and identity-strengthening meaning for the community of Montenegrin descendants in Tierra del Fuego.
Colombia's Ministry of Environment has issued an order to suspend the planned culling of 80 hippos, descendants of those brought to the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar. The measure aims to address the overpopulation of the species affecting the Magdalena River.

The Pitcairn Register, a historical book detailing the 19th-century descendants of the Bounty mutineers and the 'extraordinarily resilient' Tahitian women enslaved during the notorious mutiny, has been returned to the South Pacific.

Americans are challenging Italy's recently enacted law that restricts citizenship by descent, with one case aiming to clarify the citizenship rights of descendants of some 14 million Italians.

New statistics reveal that more than one in four people living in Germany are either immigrants or born to immigrant parents, showing a modest increase from 2024 figures.

A genetic analysis of the remains of Christopher Columbus's descendants, exhumed in 2022, indicates a connection to noble families Zúñiga (Navarra) and Sotomayor (Galicia), pointing towards Galician origins for the explorer.

E-commerce company Coupang announced it will provide 100 million won ($70,700) in scholarships to 60 descendants of Korean independence activists. The initiative is timed ahead of the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day.

Urubici, a town in one of Brazil's colder regions, has been home to Latvians and their descendants for over a century, with their presence still evident in architecture and gastronomy.

Disney is expanding its 'Descendants' universe with a new film titled 'Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story,' which will follow the children of iconic Disney sidekicks from movies like 'Aladdin' and 'Emperor’s New Groove.' The music-filled movie is set to begin production soon, putting sidekicks center stage.

Former President John Mahama has stated that repatriation for people of African descent is a fundamental right, not an act of charity, calling on African countries to establish legal pathways for their return.

New research at Antarctica's Blood Falls has revealed a complex community of ancient microorganisms, descendants of marine life isolated for millions of years beneath the Taylor Glacier.

Scientists are continuing to study the 'devil worm,' a mysterious nematode discovered hundreds of meters underground 15 years ago. Researchers have successfully reproduced the microscopic creature, and its descendants are still providing insights into the possibilities of life in extreme environments.

Italy's highest court has ruled that children born with Italian citizenship do not automatically lose it if a parent later acquires citizenship of another country, a decision expected to bolster citizenship-by-descent claims.

Pitcairn is one of the world's most isolated inhabited islands, home to about fifty people, many of whom are descendants of mutineers from a historic ship.

The Vilna Gaon Jewish History Museum has successfully located the descendants of Juozas and Ona Stankevičius, who rescued Jews in the Kedainiai region during World War II, bringing to light dramatic events previously known only through archives and survivor testimonies.
A Sumar initiative to grant Spanish nationality to descendants of Sahrawis has been approved in a Congress committee with government partners' votes, while PP and Junts abstained.

Eighty-two percent of young female descendants with non-Western backgrounds in Denmark are now obtaining vocational qualifications, indicating a significant closure of the education gap.
Malia Baker and Kylie Cantrall, stars of the fifth 'Descendants' film, 'Wicked Wonderland,' discuss their roles, favorite songs, and hopes for a sixth installment in the franchise.
Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP) is demanding the annulment of the instruction that applies the 'grandchildren's law' for granting Spanish nationality. The party is pressuring the government for transparency in the naturalization process for descendants, following a warning from the Central Electoral Board.

Starring Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker, the fifth Descendants film is available to stream.
Following the establishment of the revised Imperial House Law aimed at securing the number of imperial family members, the Japanese government plans to discuss practical issues. This includes procedures for adopting male descendants from former imperial families, with relevant ministries and agencies involved in the review.
Bavaria has returned a Picasso bust to the descendants of Jewish art dealer Alfred Flechtheim, marking a "new era" in the restitution of looted art following new legislation.
Brandy, Rita Ora, and Leonardo Nam discussed how their characters have evolved in the fifth installment of the 'Descendants' film franchise, 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland,' and how parenthood influenced their roles.

Brandy, the 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' actress, shared her reasons for publicly calling out online body shamers and critics, stating she will not keep her thoughts to herself.

Descendants of enslaved Africans in Ghana state that symbolic apologies are insufficient to repair generations of loss and injustice caused by slavery.
Japan's House of Representatives passed an amendment bill to the Imperial House Law on July 10. The bill aims to secure the number of imperial family members by allowing female members to remain in the family after marriage and by adopting male descendants of former imperial families.

The death toll for Portuguese and Luso-descendants in Venezuela has reached 102, with 57 individuals still reported missing, including 18 children and 84 adults.

On the occasion of the 83rd anniversary of the decision to launch an uprising against fascism on July 8, 1941, a delegation from SOBNOR of Montenegro and OBNOR 1941-1945 of Podgorica, along with descendants of fallen fighters and anti-fascists, laid wreaths at Ravni Laz in Piperi.
Futa, a red panda famous for standing on his hind legs, celebrated his 23rd birthday at Chiba Zoological Park, an age equivalent to over 100 human years. Fans gathered to mark the occasion for the beloved animal, who has over 80 descendants.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, descendants of Thomas Jefferson are confronting the complicated aspects of their family's historical legacy.
Descendants of the Princess of Monaco have gifted a sacred icon to Kylemore Abbey in Galway.

The leader of Spain's Popular Party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, stated that the 'Law of Grandchildren' (Ley de nietos) will have an 'enormous impact' on public services, though he supports granting nationality to descendants of Franco exiles with clear kinship proof.

The Japanese government has approved an amendment to the Imperial Household Law, allowing for the adoption of male descendants from former imperial branches to address the dwindling imperial family, but the changes do not include provisions for women to ascend the throne.
The 'Grandchildren's Law,' which grants Spanish nationality to descendants of exiles, is under scrutiny for its potential impact on the electoral roll. Politicians like Feijóo, Ayuso, and Abascal allege that the government intends to manipulate elections in its favor through the votes of newly naturalized citizens.

Scientists discuss the concept of extremely long-duration space travel, where a journey to a distant star could take 2.5 million years. This would mean that the original travelers' descendants, perhaps 300 generations later, would be the ones to finally reach the destination.
Regarding reforms to the Imperial House Law, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated that if a male child is born to a male descendant of a former Imperial family member adopted into the Imperial family, that child would possess Imperial succession qualifications under current law.
The Japanese government's draft outline for amending the Imperial House Law to ensure stable imperial succession includes a provision to allow male-line descendants from former imperial families to be adopted as an exception.

LG Group will sponsor a 36-day visit to Korea for the Kagnew Choir, composed of descendants of Ethiopian veterans who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War, to honor their service and strengthen cultural ties.
Japanese immigrants and their descendants in Brazil, known as Nikkei fishers, have adapted Japanese coastal fishing practices to local environments and social conditions, offering valuable lessons for ocean governance.

Prince Philip hosted the heir of the Romanov dynasty at the Royal Palace in Dedinje. The meeting brought together descendants of royal families.

A court has ruled that the Mauritshuis museum is not required to return 25 artworks to the descendants of art historian Abraham Bredius, following a dispute over the wording of his will.

Awkwafina has officially joined the cast of 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' as Chessy the Cat. Disney has also unveiled the film's release date of July 16 and released a new teaser trailer.

The "Latvians Abroad" museum is actively searching for a permanent location in Riga to house its collection, highlighting the significant population of Latvians and their descendants living outside the country.

An international association is advocating for the creation of a 'Day of Lusodescendants' to celebrate the diaspora's descendants who maintain ties to Portuguese culture.

Since 2021, more than 50,000 individuals, including victims and descendants of those who had their citizenship revoked or denied under Nazi injustice, have been granted German passports as a form of reparation.

Barbara Honigmann's new book 'Mischka' offers three portraits of Holocaust survivors and their descendants, reflecting on Jewish life in the 'black sphere of the communist cosmos' after 1945 in East Berlin.

The Montenegrin Parliament has voted on amendments to the Law on the Status of Descendants of the Petrović Njegoš Dynasty. A representative clarified that the vote was not about the history of 1918 but about supporting positive legacies.

Jevto Eraković, Vice President of the DPS and a Member of Parliament in Montenegro, commented on the new slogan of the NSD party, “Nikad više 1918.” (Never again 1918), following the Parliament's adoption of a law concerning the status of descendants.
A new interpretation of Portugal's Nationality Law could transform descendants of Portuguese citizens into temporary foreigners, placing them in a more vulnerable position until formal citizenship is concluded.

A major sociological survey in France indicates a rapid convergence in cultural and social practices between immigrants and their descendants and the wider population, though significant inequalities in employment access and other areas remain.

Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in Nantes are collaborating to address France's history of slavery. The discussion also touches upon the role of slave money in building the Élysée Palace.

Montenegrin MP Bogdan Božović submitted an amendment to a bill concerning the status of the Petrović-Njegoš dynasty descendants, proposing to change the wording regarding the 1918 unification of Montenegro and Serbia.

Czech MP Miroslav Ševčík caused outrage during a TV debate by agreeing to label descendants of Nicholas Winton and Arnošt Lustig as 'collaborators', though he later claimed his words were misinterpreted.

The Judaica Research Center of the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania received a unique gift in 2025: the archive of the prominent Vilnius Trachtenberg family and its descendants, with a ceremony held on May 8, 2026.

Researchers have identified the remains of four sailors from the 1845 Franklin Arctic expedition through DNA analysis, comparing their DNA with samples from living descendants.

A portrait stolen by Nazis during World War II has been discovered in the home of the descendants of a Dutch SS leader. The artwork, part of the Goudstikker collection, was located by an art sleuth.

A work from the collection of Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker has been discovered in the home of descendants of a notorious SS collaborator in the Netherlands. The discovery highlights ongoing efforts to recover Nazi-looted art.

Descendants of survivors gathered at Lety u Písku to honor the victims of the Romani Holocaust, with Senate President Miloš Vystrčil emphasizing the importance of not forgetting history.
The Armenian Church in Jerusalem, representing the longest unbroken Christian presence in the Old City, is offering exclusive tours. A bishop noted that many residents of the Armenian Quarter are descendants of genocide survivors.

A new report highlights how descendants of individuals involved in the Nazi regime are grappling with and confronting their families' dark historical past. This involves facing the difficult truths of their ancestors' actions during World War II.

A new project in Lower Austria aims to create a platform for descendants and local communities to exchange knowledge and trace the history of Nazi forced labor in the region.
Literary texts continue to explore parent-child relationships, with descendants often finding the right tone and words to express their intimate and universal experiences after their parents' passing.

Colombia faces a growing problem with the descendants of Pablo Escobar's hippos, which have become an invasive species. An Indian billionaire's son has offered to relocate 80 of these hippos to a wildlife sanctuary in India.
An Indian billionaire's son has offered to take some of Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" from Colombia, where their growing population of 200 has become a national problem. The hippos, descendants of those imported by the drug lord, are endangering local life and work.

Deep in Pakistan's remote mountains, the Kalash people live as a unique ethnic group with distinctive physical traits, prompting speculation about their ancestry.

Descendants of World War II veterans in Baguio City, Philippines, are encouraged to preserve and share the stories of those who fought to liberate the city 81 years ago, honoring their legacy of freedom.

More than 250 individuals from India, who identify as descendants of the biblical tribe of Manasseh, have immigrated to Israel.
A new book, "Inheritance: Love, Loss and the Legacy of the Holocaust," written by a Holocaust survivor's son and a Nazi's granddaughter, delves into their families' histories through letters and research.

Washington state has allocated $300,000 to launch a study examining historical injustices tied to its territory and potential reparative actions for descendants of slavery.

The article profiles the Bourbon-Two Sicilies family, descendants of Louis XIV who once ruled Southern Italy, following Maria-Carolina de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles' official relationship with Jordan Bardella.

Colombian authorities have approved a plan to cull approximately 80 wild hippos, descendants of those originally owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar, citing concerns over their impact on the local ecosystem.

The descendants of late Sir Ededuna Walter Obaseki have appealed to the Nigerian Federal Government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to help secure their patriarch’s entitlements reportedly held in the United Kingdom.