Northern Ireland’s new leaders? The daughters of rival militants – POLITICO
“Much suffering and trauma persists in our society as a result of the injustices and tragedies of the past,” O’Neill said in her first remarks…
Finland extends closure of border with Russia through April 14
Finland's border with Russia is still closed and will remain closed until April 14, according Finland's Ministry of the Interior. Source link
California lawmakers blast safety agency over farmworker conditions
SACRAMENTO — California Democrats lambasted the state’s workplace safety agency on Wednesday after hearing testimony from farmworkers who said they have been exposed to extreme heat…
Government to pay out Youpla/ACBF customers after failed insurer made millions off Centrelink payments
In short: An estimated 13,000 people who lost money to failed funeral insurer Youpla will be covered by a government plan to resolve the issue.The company…
EU isn’t sanctioning Tucker Carlson over Putin interview (for now) – POLITICO
If member countries do want to sanction Carlson (or anyone else), “they can always bring a proposal, back it up with evidence and when everyone…
UN committee urges Russia to end ‘forcible transfer’ of Ukrainian children | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv claims 20,000 children have been taken from Ukraine to Russia without families’ or guardians’ consent. The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the…
Supreme Court considers if Trump can be removed from ballots
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Thursday on whether former President Trump can be disqualified from running for election this year because of allegations…
Supreme Court hearing Donald Trump ballot eligibility case
1 of 2 | Oral arguments will begin before the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday over former President Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility. Photo by Tannen…
Trump case at the Supreme Court: Showdown over presidential ballot eligibility – Live Updates
Skip to Main Content Congress Pro E&E News Search Search WASHINGTON & POLITICS Congress White House Elections Legal Magazine Foreign Affairs 2024 ELECTIONS News Results…
Iceland volcano erupts, for the third time since December in Reykjanes, spewing lava and hitting roads
In short: A volcano in south-western Iceland has erupted for the third time since December, pumping lava up to 80 metres into the air and…
Who should pay for climate solutions? The debate is heating up
Confronting the climate crisis won’t be cheap. California is trying to figure out who will pay. Under a series of proposals being considered by Gov.…
Tunisia’s press, civil society silent as Ghannouchi sentenced, analysts say | Freedom of the Press News
Tunisian media had little to say about the sentencing of Rachid Ghannouchi, leader of the self-styled Muslim democrats, Ennahdha, and former speaker of parliament, to…
Tucker Carlson joins long line of ‘useful idiot’ journalists helping tyrants – POLITICO
The British socialite Unity Mitford turned to Nazi propaganda out of idol worship. In 1934, she went to Munich hoping to meet Adolf Hitler and…
EU climate report: World experienced warmest January in history in 2024
1 of 2 | January 2024 was the hottest on record and marked 12 months at 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. File Photo by…
Opinion: Rein in warrantless spying — before the feds start surveilling Gaza protesters
In the United States, a political leader’s disagreement with the views of a protest movement does not give the government license to investigate those protesters.…
Paris Olympics and Paralympics organisers unveil medals for both Games — containing metal from the Eiffel Tower
In short: Paris Olympic and Paralympic organisers say the chunks of metal from the Eiffel Tower embedded in medals will be the "cherry on top" for successful…
EU slams governments for banned goods reaching Russia – POLITICO
The letter orders governments to “hold accountable EU operators that have been actively undermining EU sanctions, wherever they are active,” and deter companies from exploiting…
Putin’s antiwar rival blocked from contesting Russia presidential election | Elections News
Boris Nadezhdin, who has won support for his criticism of the Ukraine war, vows to challenge poll commission’s decision. Russia’s presidential hopeful Boris Nadezhdin has…
L.A. County paid out nearly $1 billion last year in claims
The costs to defend Los Angeles County — and its army of sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, social workers and doctors — against lawsuits skyrocketed in the…
Iraq condemns U.S. retaliatory drone strike as ‘clear aggression,’ violation of sovereignty
Iraqi security forces remove a charred truck that was targeted by a U.S. drone strike at Mashtal district, eastern Baghdad, Iraq, late Wednesday. On Thursday,…