Shameful to call for UK to end arms sales to Israel, says Johnson
Some MPs have urged the UK to reassess how it supports Israel after aid workers were killed in air strikes this week. Source link
Vermont Governor Takes Her Oath
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Madeleine M. Kunin, Vermont’s first woman governor, was sworn in Thursday and pledged to rekindle the spirit of hope in America’s “limitless dream.”…
Family separations a year later: The fallout — and the separations — continue
Reporting from Washington — Jesus was relieved that he and his 6-year-old had made it safely from Honduras to the United States. Then officials took his…
Essential Politics: Trump’s immigration plans get serious
The politics of the illegal immigration debate, for now, come down to two words: mass deportation. Whether that’s accurate or hyperbole is what we may…
Sir Keir Starmer launches Labour’s local election campaign
The Labour leader says working class people are told they "don't belong here" or "can't do that" but his party offers a "country we can…
Hiltzik: Antiabortionists attack a federal emergency medical mandate
Here’s how the legal departments of two hospitals, legislators in two states and even the Supreme Court turned a pregnancy emergency for Mylissa Farmer into…
Warning to 'stay on guard' after cyber-attack
The council says work is ongoing to find out the amount and nature of data which was taken. Source link
U.K. lawmakers targeted in sexting scam urged to go to police
LONDON — British lawmakers who may have been targeted in a sexting scam were urged Friday to go to police, after a senior Conservative admitted disclosing…
GMB staff scrap strike over sex harassment claims
Employees had claimed reforms recommended by an independent lawyer-led review are yet to take place. Source link
L.A. tests program to send unarmed civilians instead of LAPD to crises
Los Angeles officials — eager to ease the city’s reliance on police officers for handling nonviolent mental health emergencies — have launched a new pilot…
I reported explicit messages to police, says MP
Luke Evans says he was a victim of cyber-flashing in a suspected honeytrap plot targeting Westminster. Source link
Biden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds
BALTIMORE — President Biden got a firsthand look at efforts to clear away the “mangled mess” of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in…
Johnny Mercer given deadline to challenge order to hand over names to Afghan inquiry
In heated exchanges, Mr Mercer repeatedly refused to reveal the names of the "multiple officers" who he said had approached him during his time as…
In China, Yellen calls for level playing field for U.S. workers, firms
GUANGZHOU, China — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on China on Friday to address manufacturing overcapacity that she said risks causing global economic dislocation, and…
AI chatbot for civil servants moves a step closer
The Cabinet Office expands trials of Redbox, which it says will increase productivity of civil servants. Source link
Poll: Americans want presidential power checked, unless their side wins
WASHINGTON — Like many Americans, Richard Bidon says he’d like to see the U.S. government “go back to its original design” — a system of checks…
Stats officials to strike over return to office
Office for National Statistics workers fight against plans to limit working from home arrangements. Source link
With Iran, Congress will try again to exert its authority under war powers
WASHINGTON — With Thursday’s House vote to limit President Trump’s military actions against Iran, Congress took its latest stab at reaffirming its constitutional authority to declare…
Consultants end pay dispute with government in England
Dr Vishal Sharma, BMA consultants committee chair, said: "We've reached this point not just through our tough negotiations with the Government, but thanks to the…
Wonderful Co. accuses UFW of fraudulent tactics in unionizing workers
WASCO, Calif. — The revelation that United Farm Workers would be representing workers at a Kern County company owned by the state’s wealthiest farming family should…