Britain's contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits a hurdle in Parliament
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Trump aides plot deportation effort inspired by UK Rwanda plan – report
Wall Street Journal notes that British example may not be a good one, as ‘plan hasn’t gone into effect yet ‘amid legal challenges’. Aides to Donald Trump working to transform US immigration policy should he return to power are pursuing goals ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Sam Kerr’s fight to clear her name of criminal charges hits fresh hurdle
Kerr’s court case on charges of racial harassment delayed until 2025Matildas striker facing charges after alleged abuse of police officerSam Kerr’s fight to clear her name has hit a serious hurdle after her court case on charges of racially ...The Guardian - World -
German parliament approves plans to relax strict restrictions on family names
The German parliament has approved plans to relax strict restrictions on family names — clearing the way, among other things, for couples to take double-barreled surnames and pass them on to their childrenABC News - World - Germany -
UK City minister hits out at watchdog’s fraud refund plan
Bim Afolami says PSR’s proposal has ‘significant problems’ in latest sign of tension between Treasury and regulatorsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Rwanda denies entry to senior human rights researcher
Human Rights Watch says Clementine De Montjoye’s case raises fresh questions about UK’s asylum seeker scheme. The Rwandan government has barred a senior human rights researcher from entering the country, prompting accusations that officials are ...The Guardian - World -
Top Education Officials Were Warned of FAFSA Overhaul Hurdles in 2020
Documents obtained by The Times show the department’s troubled FAFSA rollout this year came in spite of early warnings that the project required sustained attention.The New York Times - Top stories -
Britain’s got AI talent but that’s not enough
The ambitions may be homegrown yet the funds still come from abroadFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Britain risks throttling a golden goose
By restricting student visas, the UK is endangering its world-class university sectorFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Inside Britain’s Chinese student boom
Universities are increasingly reliant on a growing cohort. What does it mean on campus and off?Financial Times - World - China -
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.CBS News - Top stories -
Tunisians stage anti-migrant protest as the number of stranded in transit to Europe grows
Hundreds of anti-migrant protestors have marched through the streets of a Tunisian town where many migrants are living while waiting to try and travel by boat to EuropeABC News - World -
Dominican Republic president re-elected amid Haiti migrant crackdown
Luis Abinader wins second term on tourism-driven economic boom and pledge to reform public financesFinancial Times - World -
Mediterranean migrant boat disaster: men on trial are ‘scapegoats’, say lawyers
Survivors of shipwreck that killed 600 people not ‘real smugglers’, say defenders, with inquiry into coastguard’s role also incomplete. Nine men accused of causing one of the deadliest shipwrecks to have taken place in the Mediterranean are ...The Guardian - World -
Even European Parliament Elections Have Consequences
The body has become emblematic of the EU’s dysfunction, but this year’s vote may actually matter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Leading Republican Lawmaker Chastises Biden in Israel's Parliament
Elise Stefanik, a potential vice-presidential candidate, called for unconditional U.S. support for Israel in its war in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Senior Republican criticizes Biden in speech to Israeli parliament
Stefanik is seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump’s running mate.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
New menopause drugs treat hot flashes, but women may face insurance hurdles
New drugs to treat debilitating menopause symptoms — namely hot flashes — are finally on the market or are in development.NBC News - Top stories -
How Britain became the world’s worst on homelessness
Insufficient housing, an eroded social sector and diminished state support made tens of thousands destituteFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Flats for sale with outside space in Great Britain – in pictures
From balconies with countryside and harbour views, to those with far-reaching cityscapes Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Britain’s AI Safety Institute Will Open U.S. Office
As regulatory efforts gather momentum, a transatlantic collaboration will start a new phase.Inc. - Business - US Open -
As Russia Advances, NATO Considers Sending Trainers Into Ukraine
The move could draw the United States and Europe more directly into the war. The Biden administration continues to say there will be no American troops on the ground.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Friday Briefing: NATO Considers Sending Trainers to Ukraine
Also, Michael Cohen kept his cool under cross-examination.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
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Flying is cheaper in 2024. But not for some destinations
Average airline ticket prices are less expensive than they were a year ago. But flights to some areas, especially those abroad, are still high.CNBC - Business -
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Germany's parliament lifts immunity for prosecution of a far-right lawmaker
German lawmakers have lifted the immunity from prosecution of one of the far-right Alternative for Germany party’s top candidates in the upcoming European Parliament election as he faces an investigationABC News - World -
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms
Lawmakers in Taiwan shoved, tackled and hit each other in a bitter dispute about parliamentary reforms, days before President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office/NBC News - Top stories - Taiwan -
Member of Taiwan’s parliament steals bill to prevent its passage
Members of the Taiwanese legislature clashed in a chaotic brawl this week, resulting in members being tackled and hit, after a member attempted to steal a bill to prevent it from being passed. Lawmakers were seen leaping over tables and pulling ...The Hill - Politics -
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Stefanik to Denounce Biden, and Praise Trump, in Speech to Israel’s Parliament
The New York congresswoman will become the highest-ranking House Republican to speak before Israel’s Parliament since the Oct. 7 attacks, in a move meant to capitalize on Democratic divisions.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Stefanik rebukes Biden and praise Trump in address to Israeli parliament
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York excoriated Biden over a paused weapons shipment to Israel in her address to the Knesset.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Jacob Zuma not eligible to run for South African parliament, court rules
Ex-president’s jail sentence precludes him from standing for new MK party in decision that could affect general election results. South Africa’s highest court has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma cannot run for parliament in national ...The Guardian - World -
Georgia's parliament speaker vows to override presidential veto on divisive law
Georgia’s parliament speaker on Monday vowed to override a presidential veto on divisive legislation that sparked weeks of mass protests by critics who see it as a threat to democratic freedoms and the country’s aspirations to join the European UnionABC News - Top stories -
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South Africa’s Highest Court Says Jacob Zuma Can’t Serve in Parliament
With elections just over a week away, the political comeback of the former president has presented a major test for the country’s young democracy.The New York Times - World -
Why we’re relaunching our guide to post-Brexit Britain
Upgrading state will take more than money; plus, businesses bewail new hostile environment for overseas graduatesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Why a New Yorker Story on a Notorious Murder Case Is Blocked in Britain
The article challenges the evidence used to convict Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse, of multiple murders last year, and has led to a debate about England’s restrictions on trial reporting.The New York Times - World - New York -
An annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain's first billionaire musician
Paul McCartney is a billionaire BeatleABC News - Entertainment -
An annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain's first billionaire musician
Paul McCartney is a billionaire BeatleABC News - Top stories -
Britain will face defense challenges no matter who wins its upcoming election
Regardless of which party forms the next British government, it will find that actually restoring the country’s defense posture will take more than promises made during the election season.The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom