Shapps's plane GPS 'jammed' near Russian territory
The satellite signal of an RAF aircraft carrying the defence secretary was interfered with on Wednesday. Source link
Why Biden can’t get California gig worker law to go national
WASHINGTON — San Francisco’s city attorney last month reached the kind of settlement many gig workers have been seeking for years: An app-based hospitality company called…
MPs' pay will increase by 5.5% from April
Parliament's independent pay body has decided the salary should rise in line with senior civil servants. Source link
How cryptocurrency executives helped decide the California Senate primary
In the days before the California Senate primary, political ads calling Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine) a fake, an actor and a hypocrite inundated social media…
Should Abbott have been able to speak at PMQs?
The MP was discussed in the House of Commons but was not selected to have her say. Source link
Judge rejects Trump bid to throw out classified documents case
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a bid by Donald Trump to throw out his classified documents criminal case and appeared skeptical…
Delayed puppy smuggling crackdown back before MPs
It's nearly three years since the government promised reform, but a new bill hopes to tighten the law. Source link
Newsom’s Proposition 1 is a shockingly close call in California
It’s been nine days since California’s primary election and we’re still not certain if Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ballot measure has passed. Proposition 1, the $6.4-billion…
PM pressured over 'new £5m' from racism accused donor
The Tory party has reportedly not declared all its funding from controversial Tory party donor Frank Hester. Source link
Johnny Buss of Lakers owner dynasty is running for President
A family often compared to the fictional Roy family from HBO’s “Succession” is living out one of the show’s storylines. Johnny Buss, brother of Lakers…
Great Yarmouth MP Sir Brandon Lewis to stand down at next election
In his resignation letter, Sir Brandon recounted highlights from within Great Yarmouth including the rejuvenation of the town centre, a capital injection to improve sea…
In a first, Vice President Harris tours Minnesota abortion clinic
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic on Thursday, marking what her office said was the first time a U.S.…
Rishi Sunak rules out general election on 2 May
There had been speculation the PM might hold a ballot on the same day as local elections. Source link
Senate leader Schumer says Netanyahu has ‘lost his way’
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has…
Angela Rayner wants to see Diane Abbott back as Labour MP
The article was published a day after Ms Abbott unsuccessfully tried more than 40 times to get the Speaker's attention so she could contribute to…
Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor promote civility
WASHINGTON — With the Supreme Court’s approval hovering near record lows, two justices have teamed up to promote the art of disagreeing without being nasty about…
Labour pledges to cap resale ticket prices
Labour says it will clamp down on ticket touts who rip off fans heading to musical and sporting events. Source link
Water is life. It’s also energy — whether you like dams or hate them
The rain and snow that have drenched California and much of the American West over the last few months — at least relative to some…
Gove names groups as he unveils extremism definition
The communities secretary has told MPs of five groups to be assessed against the new definition. Source link
Oakland seeks answers to street crime after police misconduct
OAKLAND, Calif. — Along gracious, leafy College Avenue, you can luxuriate with a traditional Thai massage, slip into an artisanal cocktail at an Italian spot or…