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What happens when councils take control of buses?
More people are using buses in Reading where they are publicly-owned - will others towns follow?BBC News - Top stories -
UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space
The United States says that Russia last week launched a satellite that could be part of weaponizing spaceABC News - Tech - Russia -
UN Security Council rejects Russia's space weapons resolution
The United Nations Security Council rejected a Russian-backed resolution that called to prevent the deployment of weapons in space after the U.S., France and the U.K. all voted against the measure. The final vote was 7-7 with one abstention. In ...The Hill - Politics - United Nations -
Kosovo makes last-minute push to get its membership in Council of Europe approved in a Friday vote
Kosovo’s government is making a last-minute effort to convince Western powers to vote on whether to admit the country as a new member in the Council of Europe, the continent’s top human rights bodyABC News - World -
New York dog gets City Council citation for rat kills in war against vermin
A New York City dog named Luna received an award Thursday for killing rats. City Council Member Chi Ossé posted on the social platform X awarding Luna a City Council Citation for the work she’s done. “We just presented an official @NYCCouncil ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
UK councils win power to auction off shops vacant for more than a year
Landlords face hit to their rents from scheme that seeks to deal with blight of boarded-up high streetsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
German council approves a revised plan by Tesla to expand its plant near Berlin
A local council in Germany has approved a plan by electric carmaker Tesla to expand the grounds of its first plant in Europe, a proposal which has drawn persistent protests this yearABC News - World - Germany -
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Kosovo criticizes Council of Europe for not holding a vote on its membership, blames Serbia lobbying
Kosovo has criticized the Council of Europe’s decision against holding a vote on its membership, saying it deprived its people and especially its ethnic minorities of democratic tools offered by the continent’s top human rights bodyABC News - World -
How can a child in care cost £281,000 a year? Ask the wealth funds that have councils over a barrel | George Monbiot
Children crying out for stability are paying the highest price for Britain’s chaotic and exploitative residential care. I’m a patron of a small local charity that helps struggling children to rebuild trust and connection. It’s called Sirona ...The Guardian - World -
Why the World's Leaders Are Getting Older
More than half the world’s population has a leader over age 70. WSJ breaks down the data on why politicians are increasingly older than their constituents—and what it means for policies and political engagement.The Wall Street Journal - World -
9 Communication Principles for Today’s Business Leaders
In this age of communication overload, every message, syntax, and context is critical.Inc. - Business -
Suspect Is Charged in Attempted Killing of Slovakia’s Leader
The authorities did not identify the suspect in the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico but described him as a “lone wolf.” Politicians called for calm as Mr. Fico’s condition appeared to stabilize.The New York Times - World -
South Africa’s ‘lost leader’ faces the end game
What’s at stake in Cyril Ramaphosa’s last electionFinancial Times - World -
Why an OpenAI Safety Leader Just Quit
Jan Leike explainedhis sudden resignation Friday, saying safety has "taken a backseat to shiny products" at the AI leader.Inc. - Business -
Mastering Leadership: Essential Tips for New Leaders
So many leaders are not good at leading. Don't be one of those people.Inc. - Business -
ICC Prosecutor Requests Warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders
While the request must be approved by the court’s judges, the announcement is a harsh rebuke of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his war strategy in Gaza.The New York Times - World -
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders
They are wanted for alleged war crimes committed in the 7 October attacks and the war which followed.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Will the ICC approve arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders?
The international criminal court’s chief prosecutor has applied for warrants; what will happen now?. ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officialsThe international criminal court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Israel’s leaders put on the spot over Gaza war
Application by ICC prosecutor for arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu loaded with symbolic and practical implicationsFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Iran’s Next Leaders Face a Choice: Aggression or Caution
The question is whether the successors to the president and foreign minister will take a similar path by keeping slivers of communication open, and avoiding direct conflict with the United States.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
A 3-step Approach to Fostering More Effective Leaders
How to use the empowerment feedback loop all year long.Inc. - Business -
The race to be China’s Tesla has an unexpected leader
Charging infrastructure will become an increasingly important factor in winning over EV buyersFinancial Times - Business - China -
Where Did All the University Leaders Go?
They don’t make ’em like they used to.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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How a Personal Crisis Changed Zola's Shan-Lyn Ma as a Leader
The founder reframed her leadership goals after surviving a serious car accident.Inc. - Business -
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Man accused of shooting Slovak leader had "political motivation," official says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt Wednesday.CBS News - World -
Democrats rally against GOP Israel bill as leaders crack whip
Democrats are rallying to oppose a House GOP effort meant to expose their divisions on Israel as the party moves to align with President Biden, who has threatened to veto the measure, and their own leaders who are whipping against it. The ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
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Black leaders commemorate 70 years of Brown v. Board with call to action
Some of the nation’s most prominent Black political leaders and advocates celebrated the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Friday by calling for more to be done to end present-day segregation. Many Black leaders have expressed ...The Hill - Politics -
The CEO Skill Most Leaders Never Learn: How to Quit
A peaceful transition of power is not just a challenge reserved for heads of government. CEOs need to get better at it too. Here's how.Inc. - Business -
Israeli abuse of jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti ‘amounts to torture’
With thousands now held without charge, lawyers say Israel is signalling that no detainee is safe. Marwan Barghouti spends his days huddled in a cramped, dark, solitary cell, with no way to tend to his wounds, and a shoulder injury from being ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
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Building Resilience in High-Performing Teams: 5 Books for Leaders
Add these results-oriented reads to your book list and start building a more productive, cohesive team environment.Inc. - Business -
Taiwan's steely leader rewrote the book on how to deal with China
Taiwan's outgoing president says boosting her country's military was the only way to defy China's threat.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Former NATO leader says pro-Palestinian campus protesters should not ‘be applauded’
Former NATO commander James Stavridis criticized the pro-Palestinian protestors Sunday, claiming they should not be the ones who are applauded. “The young men and women who built that pier are the young Americans who should be applauded,” ...The Hill - Politics -
European far-right leaders gather ahead of EU elections
Le Pen, Orbán and Meloni rail against socialism and ‘massive illegal migration’ at ‘great patriotic convention’ in Madrid. International far-right leaders, including France’s Marine Le Pen, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
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G7 leaders to discuss €30bn loan for Ukraine using Russian assets
Finance ministers will debate legality of using €270bn in frozen state assets as collateral for loan. Divisions over whether Ukraine can lawfully be handed an extra €30bn (£26bn) loan drawn from €270bn in seized Russian state assets are likely to ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine