Sun, December 15, 2024

by: Reuters

Macron has a new prime minister but the same old problems

When veteran centrist Francois Bayrou, France's new prime minister, was education minister in the 1990s, his plan to increase subsidies for private schools led to nationwide protests. He quickly caved in and would stay in the post for four more years.

by: RealClearPolitics

Government Should Not Legitimate Systemic-Racism Confessions

Denizens of the nation’s colleges and universities take perverse pride in proclaiming that America – including higher education – embodies

by: The Financial Times

Restitution, wrangling and renewal in Benin

The soldiers, disappointed not to find any of the kingdom's legendary treasure, raised a French flag and drank Béhanzin's gin. Some hours later, they started digging in one of the palaces. A cache of royal objects was revealed: sceptres, statues and ornately sculpted doors.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Liberal moderates were in the 'winner's circle' under Turnbull. It's a different story now

In 2019, there were about 22 members in the group that champions socially progressive causes. Now there are just 12 committed to staying on past the next election.

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Five remaining Bali Nine members free men as they arrive back in Australia

Australians Matthew Norman, Michael Czugaj, Scott Rush, Martin Stephens and Si Yi Chen were accompanied back to Australia by government officials on a commercial flight on Sunday.

by: The Independent

Keir Starmer is behaving like a civil servant, not a prime minister, and it's a disaster

He says all the right things, but why listen when so little seems to be getting done? Isabel Hardman looks at the internal power struggle inside the government and why the certain type of person getting the PM's ear means he's struggling to connect with anyone

by: MSN

Dockworkers' union VP says Trump understands 'hard work, sacrifices and dedication' of members

The vice president of a union representing thousands of dockworkers said Trump understands "the importance of the work our members do every single day."

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Dutton's nuclear plan assumes $4 trillion loss to economy: Chalmers

Chalmers blasted "economic insanity" behind the opposition's assumption that the country will be using 40 per cent less electricity by the middle of the century.

by: MSN

Cong and BJP should stop invoking Savarkar, Nehru for their politics: Aaditya Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday said Congress and the BJP should stop blaming Jawaharlal Nehru or Vinayak Damodar Savarkar for the sake of their politics, and instead talk about f

by: ABC

Trump picks Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to head intelligence advisory board

Donald Trump tapped former California Rep. Devin Nunes as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board as part of a series of announcements on Saturday.

by: MSN

Mahayuti cabinet to be sworn-in at 4 pm: Who's in and who's out?

Out of its 20 cabinet berths, the BJP is likely to leave some vacant as some new faces are expected to be inducted into the state cabinet. The Shiv Sena is also likely to induct some new faces, while some ministers from the previous Mahayuti government are likely to be dropped by Eknath Shinde's faction.

by: MSN

Trump's executive action strategy: Go ahead, sue me

Even proponents of unilateral moves such as restricting birthright citizenship and rejecting federal spending measures expect them to face litigation. That's part of the plan.

by: MSN

Blinken says US has had 'direct contact' with Syria's HTS rebels who toppled al-Assad

Speaking at a press conference in the Jordanian city Aqaba, Blinken said that America and its allies 'have an important stake in helping the Syrian people chart this new path.' View on euronews

by: MSN

Advocates call for change as Indigenous employment in N.W.T. gov't hits record low

Two years after the Northwest Territories government established a plan to hire and retain more Indigenous staff, Indigenous representation in the territorial public service has hit a record low.

by: The New York Times

Trump Names Richard Grenell for 'Special Missions' Role

A combative loyalist and the president-elect's former ambassador to Germany, Mr. Grenell had hoped to be secretary of state.
Sat, December 14, 2024

by: Sky

It's called the English Devolution Bill - but 'devolution' it is not in our lopsided United Kingdom

Ensuring fairness between all the citizens of the UK is a permanent headache for any Westminster government. The word "devolution" implies England will be getting some of what the other nations have got.

by: The Daily Star

Unite to build a fair, inclusive Bangladesh

BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said his party aims to build a democratic, fair and inclusive Bangladesh through the united efforts of everyone.

by: Business Standard

Ram Mandir workers honoured, hands of those behind Taj Mahal cut off: UP CM

He also mentioned that workers in the fine cloth industry in history also had their hands chopped off, destroying a whole tradition and legacy

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Australia's damning of Israel is poisonous. I say that as an ex-Labor minister

Israel has the right under international law to use military force to defend its very existence. The Albanese government's response is despicable.

by: KIRO-TV

Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

Hegseth along with fellow Army veterans Rep. Mike Waltz, Trump's incoming national security adviser, and Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to serve as director of intelligence, posted a short video on X shortly before the game to make their allegiances clear.

by: Business Standard

PM Modi exposed Cong's violating of Constitution for years: BJP leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday "exposed" the Congress by presenting "facts" on how the party tore apart the Constitution and hurt its soul just for the sake of power, BJP MPs, including Union ministers,

by: The Punch Newspapers

Milking Nigeria to death

THE Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has pointedly employed the milking-the-cow-to-death metaphor to warn political leaders against the monumental corruption eviscerating the country's monolithic economy and short-changing the people.

by: moneycontrol.com

Indian government issues AI Deepfake warning, shares tips for detection and staying protected

CERT-In has warned about the rising threats of AI-generated deepfakes, citing risks like misinformation, financial fraud, and privacy violations. It urges users to verify content sources, identify anomalies,

by: KGOU

Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyer

by: Business Standard

Entire country BJP's family, but some put it at one family's feet: Rajnath

In a veiled attack at the Congress, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said while the BJP considers the entire country as its family, there are "some people" who have put it at the feet of the leaders of "one family" for its benefit.

by: Newsweek

Trump Weighs In on 'Mystery Drone Sightings': 'Shoot Them Down'

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that "mystery drones" recently spotted in New Jersey and other parts of the country should be shot down.

by: The New York Times

Trump Brings Hegseth to Watch Army-Navy Game

President-elect Donald J. Trump attended the annual Army-Navy football game in Maryland on Saturday with Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice for defense secretary, sending a message of support ahead of Senate confirmation hearings that are likely to take place next month.

by: Daily Mail

They tried to remove my uncle Alex Salmond from SNP history, but our family will fight on...and, frankly, I've got NOTHING to say to Nicola Sturgeon

STANDING at the pulpit of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh at Alex Salmond's memorial service last month, Christina Hendry delivered a thinly-veiled warning to her uncle's detractors.

by: Yahoo

Ryan White, Kokomo, Russiaville and the politics of AIDS examined in new book

Ryan White's short life is a national story. The boy who was infected with HIV during a blood transfusion. The Western Middle School student who wasn't allowed to attend school. The teen and his family who were ostracized in both Russiaville and Kokomo because of his illness.

by: London Evening Standard

Reform could name spy-accused 'Andrew confidant' who 'met Cameron and May'

The party is threatening to use parliamentary privilege to disclose the businessman's identity in the chamber.

by: The Daily Telegraph

Heat pumps and solar panels to be pushed on listed buildings

Heat pumps and solar panels are to be pushed onto owners of historic buildings under Ed Miliband's net zero drive...

by: legit

NLC Reacts As Nigerian Governor Refuses to Pay Workers Minimum Wage

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has backtracked on his agreement to pay the new N80,000 minimum wage in December, opting for a 13th month salary instead.

by: fox13now

Has Salt Lake City created 'nuisance' by not enforcing homeless camping laws?

David Ibarra looks out his window every day and sees people camping outside his business. "People sleeping in tents, drug use on this side of the building over here,"

by: The Morning Sun

We must control immigration otherwise our security will be threatened and the public will never trust us

Immigration needs to be properly controlled and managed, so the system is fair. Without proper controls in place, border security is undermined, rules are flouted, the system becomes chaotic and

by: NDTV

No Nepotism In Politics, Focus On Duties: PM Proposes 11 Resolutions In Lok Sabha

In the nearly two-hour speech, PM Modi laid down his government's achievements ... freeing India from a mentality of slavery and freeing the country's politics from nepotism. "I wish everyone the best for the task of achieving a developed India," the ...

by: The New York Times

A.T.F. Braces for a Likely Rollback of Its Gun-Control Efforts

President-elect Donald J. Trump is almost certain to choose a gun-rights advocate as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or to simply leave the job vacant.

by: Slate

Why Manchin and Sinema's Parting Gift to Trump Is So Brutal for the Rest Of Us

When Donald Trump enters office on Jan. 20, he will immediately start seizing control of the government by firing holdovers from Joe Biden's administration and replacing them with Republican partisans.

by: The Independent

Trump to attend Army-Navy game with key allies and cabinet picks as he vows to scrap daylight savings: Live

Donald Trump and JD Vance to watch 125th Army-Navy college football game with reported guests Pete Hegseth, Ron DeSantis, and Daniel Penny in Maryland at 3 p.m. Eastern time

by: MSN

New poll suggests Nigel Farage's Reform UK set to make 2025 a three-way race

New poll suggests Nigel Farage's Reform UK set to make 2025 a three-way race - Techne UK tracker poll reveals that support for the top two parties remains unchanged but Reform UK is still closing the

by: Detroit Free Press

Donald Trump on Truth Social: Shoot down mystery drones

NJ, went to Hunterdon County to observe drones and reported that he met with local law enforcement at Round Valley Reservoir.

by: MSN

MAGA Declares Vindication After DOJ IG Report on FBI and Jan. 6 Riot

and [DOJ Inspector General Michael] Horowitz whether government assets participated in J6. Yesterday I was vindicated. DOJ IG report confirms there were FBI confidential human sources in the crowd, entering the Capitol, and breaking laws." Vice President ...

by: Sydney Morning Herald

Dutton abandons Liberal principles in nuclear energy pitch

The opposition's first detailed policy costings show Peter Dutton is prepared to ditch traditional Coalition principles in chasing an election win.

by: johnmenadue.com

How Israel Lost its Soul

Then, shortly after the British withdrew, the newborn Israeli government threw him into jail ... Dan Steinbock, the author of The Fall of Israel: The Degradation of Israel's Politics, Economy & Military, has been wondering about it himself.

by: The West Australian

The Sunday Interview: Liberal 'powerbroker' Nick Goiran says he has nothing to say sorry for

The MP at the centre of the Liberal 'Clan' controversy has re-entered shadow cabinet despite previous declarations from the leader. He says: 'I am comfortable that I am doing the job that's expected of me.

by: MSN

Drone footage reveals Sednaya prison and Bashar Al-Assad's palace

Drone footage captures the Sednaya prison in the Syrian capital of Damascus, compared with president Bashar al-Assad's luxurious presidential palace. The footage was taken days after Islamist-led rebels took control of the city,

by: MSN

Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey meet to discuss Syria's transition

The Jordanian Foreign Ministry said the ministers would "discuss ways to support a comprehensive political process led by Syrians to achieve a transitional process." View on euronews

by: MSN

'Recipe for disaster': CM Omar Abdullah on dual governance model in J&K

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called the current dual governance model in the Union Territory a "recipe for disaster" and urged the central government to restore statehood. In his first interview since taking office in October,

by: The Age

The treasurer says Victoria's economy is improving. Economists say otherwise.

A widening trust deficit has emerged between Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas and some of Australia's leading economists over the sustainability of the state's finances after his mid-year budget update revealed the government will spend nearly $40 ...

Luigi Mangione retains high-profile former prosecutor as defense lawyer

Karen Friedman Agnifilo was second-in-command at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. There, she prosecuted violent crime cases, including those that had "a mental health component."

Luigi Mangione, a former Oklahoma City police officer accused of murdering his ex-wife, has retained high-profile defense attorney Gary James as his lawyer. Mangione, who was arrested in December 2023, faces charges of first-degree murder and stalking after his ex-wife, Christina Mangione, was found shot to death in her home. Gary James, known for representing notable figures like former Oklahoma County Commissioner Brent Rinehart and former Oklahoma State Senator Ralph Shortey, brings significant legal experience to the case. The case has drawn considerable attention due to Mangione's law enforcement background and the nature of the crime. James has not yet commented on the specifics of the case but is expected to provide a robust defense for Mangione.

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