US congressional leaders propose spending bill that would cut UNRWA funding | UNRWA News
Washington, DC – Congressional leaders in the United States have proposed a spending bill that would avert a government shutdown but ban funding for the…
Starmer urges Nike to change new England kit cross
The Labour leader speaks out as fans, pundits and politicians criticise the £124.99 shirt. Source link
Netball turns over a new leaf as 2024 season looms
Forgiven, but not forgotten, as The Corrs once sang.It's hard to measure just how much damage last year's Super Netball CPA negotiations did to the…
Column: At 90, Willie Brown’s political vision remains unmatched
SACRAMENTO — The first time I saw Willie Brown he was grinning widely, drawing inquisitive eyes and wearing a fashionable Nehru jacket. “And beads,” he reminded…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 757 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 757th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, March 22, 2024. Fighting At least 17…
Rayner says questions over her tax are a 'smear'
Labour's deputy leader tells BBC Newsnight she has been assured by tax experts she owes no money. Source link
After decades of secrecy, ‘Ghost Army’ soldiers of WWII recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
1 of 5 | Lawmakers participate in the Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony Thursday honoring the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Services…
Column: At 90, Willie Brown’s political vision remains unmatched
SACRAMENTO — The first time I saw Willie Brown he was grinning widely, drawing inquisitive eyes and wearing a fashionable Nehru jacket. “And beads,” he reminded…
Russia launches largest missile attack on Kyiv in weeks | Newsfeed
NewsFeedRussia launched its biggest missile strike in weeks on the city of Kyiv. Officials in Ukraine said all 31 missiles were downed by the country’s…
Concerns raised over Barclay's role in local project
The environment secretary has been a vocal opponent of a planned waste incinerator in his seat. Source link
Justice Department, 16 AGs sue Apple for monopolizing smartphone market
1 of 3 | The Apple logo hangs outside of an Apple retail store in SoHo in New York City on Thursday. The U.S. Justice…
How to close California’s budget deficit? Democrats plan to have a plan
The three most powerful Democrats at the state Capitol came out Wednesday with a strange announcement. It boiled down to this: They’re working on a…
NSW bans gay conversion therapy after marathon parliamentary debate overnight
In short: NSW parliament voted to pass the bill criminalising gay conversion after a marathon debate overnight.The legislation passed unamended.What's next? The legislation will take 12 months…
GMB staff to strike over sex harassment claims
Employees claim reforms recommended by an independent lawyer-led review are yet to take place. Source link
In Colombia, hunting poachers, not drug traffickers | Wildlife News
Cali, Colombia – On January 20, 2023, a Colombian task force burst into a home in this city, looking for contraband. Nearly a dozen officers…
Trump 2024 campaign fundraising report shows him behind Biden
NEW YORK — Former President Trump’s fundraising picked up last month, but his political operation is still struggling to catch up to President Biden and the…
Fifth Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’ deputy sentenced for role in torturing 2 Black men
1 of 2 | Michael Corey Jenkins (pictured before and after the assault committed by six former Rankin County Mississippi deputies) is one of 2…
New youngest peer wants to scrap the House of Lords
At 28-years-old, Plaid Cymru's Carmen Smith becomes the youngest member of the House of Lords. Source link
Lawyers for Prince Harry allege journalists working for Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids bugged his phones
In short: Lawyers for Prince Harry allege staff for Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN) bugged Harry's phones and accessed the messages on his late mother Princess Diana's pager. NGN…
Congress unveils $1.2-trillion plan to avert federal shutdown
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2-trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend…