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Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Deportations of Venezuelans Under Historic Law
The Supreme Court on Saturday blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law. In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administr… [+5373 chars]
Upcoming Local Elections: A Crucial Test for Keir Starmer and Labour
Badenoch is braced for heavy losses in the local elections on 1 May, but as Labour stumbles and Greens and Lib Dems surge, the contest is wide openA byelection in a normally safe Labour seat was Keir Starmer’s first big electoral test as Labour leader. A similar scenario now provides his first test as prime minister. The loss of Hartlepool to Boris Johnson’s Conservatives in 2021 provoked the biggest crisis of Starmer’s time as opposition leader, forcing sweeping changes in personnel and approach. The loss of Runcorn and Helsby to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK could be similarly bruising. Labour ought to start as favourites, having won this socially mixed marginal corner of Cheshire by a massive margin less than a year ago. But with polls showing a Labour slump, a Reform surge and a restive, dissatisfied public, all bets are off.The Runcorn result will set the tone for this year’s round of local and mayoral elections. A Labour hold will take the pressure off a harried government; a Reform breakthrough will stoke the heat up further, boosting Farage’s claim to be parking his tanks on Labour’s lawn, and jangling the nerves of anxious Labour MPs in the restored “red wall”. While Farage may hurt Labour in Runcorn, it is the Conservatives who face the most pain in this year’s English local elections. Most are in blue-leaning parts of the Midlands and south, and the Tories swept the board when they were last contested in 2021, with Farage off the scene and the government riding a “vaccine bounce” in the polls. Nearly 1,000 Conservative councillors are up for re-election in May, and with Kemi Badenoch’s party polling below its disastrous showing last July, hundreds look set to lose their jobs. Nearly a year on from their worst ever general election result, the Conservatives still have further to fall. Continue reading...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance Meets with Vatican Officials Amid Tensions Over Immigration Policies
VATICAN CITY (AP) U.S. Vice President JD Vance is meeting with the Vatican No. 2 official, following a remarkable papal rebuke of the Trump administrations crackdown on migrants and Vances theologica… [+3863 chars]
Controversial Release of RFK Assassination Files Sparks Outrage from Family Members
Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F Kennedy Sr, has criticised the release of records related to her father's assassination. She has criticised the Trump administration and her brother, Robert F Kennedy Jr, for releasing the records. The released files included documents, notes by Sirhan Sirhan, and autopsy images. Kerry expressed her pain and linked the release to Trump-era actions.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance Begins Four-Day Visit to India to Strengthen Economic Ties
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India on a four-day tour as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal.
Orbn's Threat to Sanctions on Russian Assets Raises Concerns for EU and G7 Financial Stability
Foreign minister says unfreezing €210bn of Russian assets would leave Europe footing the bill for loans to Kyiv
Implications of the 2024 US Election for Egypt and the Gaza Conflict
Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has sought to kill proposal to expel population while preserving good relations with US president
Barbara Lee Wins Mayoral Race in Oakland, Marking a New Era for the City
Following Barbara Lee's victory in Oakland's mayoral race using ranked-choice voting, Donald Trump has strongly criticised the system, labeling it a "fraudulent joke" and a threat to democracy. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates by preference, potentially leading to broader appeal and reduced polarisation, though critics argue it can confuse voters and delay results.
Vice President JD Vance Faces Backlash for 'Peasant' Remarks on China
Vice President JD Vance's comment about Chinese people has esclated online tension between the US and China over a back-and-forth trade war. "What has the globalist economy gotten the United States … [+2846 chars]
How the Shoplifting Crime Wave Narrative Benefited Law Enforcement Agencies
from the making-the-most-of-a-non-existent-crime-wave dept For most of a half-decade, law enforcement officials and retail execs have been engaged in a “mass crime spree” duet. Despite this hysteria… [+5107 chars]
South Koreas Acting President Emphasizes Historical Ties with U.S. Amid Trade Talks
Han Duck-soo says Seoul owes historical debt and is open to dropping trade barriers ahead of talks with Washington
Massive Protests Erupt in London and Edinburgh for Trans Rights Following Supreme Court Ruling
Thousands protested in London and Edinburgh against a UK Supreme Court ruling defining "woman" as assigned female at birth. Activists fear the decision impacts trans rights and access to single-sex spaces. The ruling stemmed from a dispute between the Scottish government and For Women Scotland over interpreting the Equality Act.
Court Temporarily Halts Investigation into Trump Administration's Deportation Actions
A divided panel of judges on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily paused an effort by District Court Judge James Boasberg to further investigate whether the Trump administration engaged … [+2333 chars]
Suspect Confesses to Firebombing Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion in Disturbing 911 Call
Less than an hour after he allegedly firebombed the Pennsylvania governor's mansion, the suspect called 911 and appeared to apologize and confess to the early Sunday attack, according to a newly rele… [+3201 chars]
Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Figures Amid Allegations of Authoritarianism
Opposition says trial was staged to entrench president Kais Saied’s authoritarian ruleA Tunisian court has handed down prison sentences of 13 to 66 years to politicians, businessmen and lawyers in a mass trial that opponents say is fabricated and a symbol of president Kais Saied’s authoritarian rule.Businessman Kamel Ltaif received the longest sentence of 66 years on Saturday, while opposition politician Khayam Turki was given a 48-year jail term, a lawyer for the defendants said. Continue reading...
Supreme Court Ruling Brings Clarity to Definition of 'Woman' Amidst Polarized Reactions
Alison Holt "A victory for common sense" or "devastating" the contrasting reactions to the statement by five Supreme Court judges that legally the term "woman" means a biological woman. Behind the … [+12462 chars]
American Couple Detained at U.S.-Canada Border: A Harrowing Experience
An American citizen says he and his wife were detained for hours by US border agents when they returned to the United States after a short trip to Canada. Bachir Atallah told CNN he and his wife, Je… [+3041 chars]
Nationwide Protests Erupt Against President Trump's Policies
Demonstrations, taking place on the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War, addressed a range of grievances.
Committee Raises Concerns Over DOGE's Handling of Sensitive Data Integration
Wired reports the database could combine IRS, SSA, and voting records for surveillance targeting undocumented migrants. Wired reports the database could combine IRS, SSA, and voting records for surv… [+4101 chars]
Bin Strike in Birmingham Exposes Socioeconomic Divide
Phil MackieMidlands correspondent, BBC News Piles of uncollected waste lined the streets of Percy Road in Balsall Heath In parts of Birmingham waste continues to go uncollected as all-out strike ac… [+11038 chars]
Renewed Diplomatic Efforts: US and Iran Resume Nuclear Weapons Talks
The US and Iran are gearing up for another round of nuclear talks in Oman on April 26, buoyed by "very good progress" made in Rome. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian deputy foreign minister Abbas Araghchi engaged in rare face-to-face discussions. While Iran seeks a “balanced agreement,” Trump reiterated his firm stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
Leadership Changes at the IRS: Michael Faulkender Appointed Acting Director Amid Ongoing Turmoil
Michael Faulkender, the deputy Treasury secretary, was appointed the acting director of the IRS on Friday.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images <ul><li>Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Fa… [+3113 chars]
Supreme Court Issues Temporary Block on Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act
The American Civil Liberties Union late Friday warned that immigration authorities were moving to quickly restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act despite the U.S. Supreme Court's restrictions on… [+3960 chars]
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks New Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center, in northern Texas, under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely used 18… [+3942 chars]
New White House Page Highlights Controversial Lab Leak Theory as COVID Origins Amidst Criticism
The White House has taken down some government websites providing COVID-19 information and replaced them with a new boldly styled page dedicated to the controversial theory that the pandemic was caus… [+4708 chars]
Federal Judge Halts Layoffs at CFPB, Allowing 1,400 Employees to Stay for Now
Over 1,400 employees who were about to be laid off from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be able to keep working for at least another week after a federal judge intervened in the … [+3060 chars]
Trump's Negotiations for Ukraine Peace Hit a Stalemate
Marco Rubio, Trump's secretary of state, warned that US peace talks with Russia and Ukraine could stop.AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File <ul><li>The Trump administration's Ukraine peace deal faces a critica… [+4471 chars]
The Complicated Path of Revoking Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status
In an escalating fight over federal funding, President Trump has threatened to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status. "Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBL… [+6984 chars]
Mark Carney Unveils Ambitious Campaign Platform Focusing on National Defense and Economic Growth
In campaign platform, Carney plans to invest in the military and infrastructure while still cutting spending.
Zelenskyy Responds to Putin's Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ongoing Tensions
Following Vladimir Putin's announcement of an Easter ceasefire, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine would "mirror" Russia's actions, responding to silence with silence and attacks with defensive strikes. He proposed extending the truce to 30 days to test Russia's true intentions, criticizing Moscow's manipulation and ongoing assaults. The US has warned it may withdraw from peace deal efforts without progress.
Federal Judge Rules Tower Dumps Unconstitutional, Yet Allows Evidence Use
But the Nevada judge still let police use the data as evidence. But the Nevada judge still let police use the data as evidence. A federal judge in Nevada has ruled that its unconstitutional to obta… [+1505 chars]
Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Threats to Democratic Principles
Demonstrators decry what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals.
Iran and US Engage in High-Stakes Nuclear Talks Amid Heightened Tensions
Parham Ghobadi As Iran and the United States prepare to hold a second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome, hopes for de-escalation are being tempered by mounting military threats and mixed me… [+6463 chars]