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British man killed in Kenya after being hit by president's speeding motorcade
A British national has been killed in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle that was part of the president’s motorcadeABC News - 4d -
DOD schools allowed to resume athletic events this weekend after pause
Sporting events had been postponed in response to President Trump's executive order restricting government-funded travel.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Merz Challenges Germans to Make a Bold Strategic Shift. Will They Do It?
The likely next chancellor has staked his government on a move to increase military spending. But the window for change is closing fast.The New York Times - 4d -
Asylum seekers housed 'unlawfully' at air base
Three men took the government to court over what they described as "prison-like" conditions.BBC News - 4d -
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.The New York Times - 4d -
Shutdown showdown leaves Democrats deeply divided: From the Politics Desk
The fight over a looming government shutdown as left the Democratic Party deeply divided as they try to find their footing in the second Trump administration.NBC News - 4d -
The Papers: 'Benefit cut for 1m' and 'Putin must not play games'
A mix of stories make up the front of Saturday's papers, with a focus on government spending cuts and the war in Ukraine.BBC News - 4d -
Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now
The court temporarily allowed a ban on DEI programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.NBC News - 4d -
U.S. Puts Sanctions on Thai Officials for Sending Uyghurs to China
The State Department said it was “combating China’s efforts to pressure governments to forcibly return Uyghurs and other groups to China.”The New York Times - 3d -
Kohl’s Evolves Its Diversity Program Amid Trump Disparagement
Kohl’s joins a growing number of companies to alter its DEI practices amid government change.Inc. - 3d -
HMRC probes into unpaid capital gains tax trebled in 2023-24
UK tax agency is under growing pressure from government to increase revenue by improving complianceFinancial Times - 3d -
UK ministers to drop plan to freeze key disability benefit
Decision on personal independence payments comes ahead of government paper setting out wider reforms on TuesdayFinancial Times - 2d -
Shutdown 'would have sent message' that Democrats won't be 'bullied' by Trump, Sen. Murphy says
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) defends his “no” vote on a Republican spending bill that averted a government shutdown.NBC News - 2d -
Media advocates warn Trump’s cuts to Voice of America embolden autocrats
Order to slash funding to pro-democracy broadcasters part of efforts to radically reduce government servicesFinancial Times - 2d -
Columbia under pressure to resist Trump administration demands
Scholars say government threat to further cut federal funding at Ivy League university contains ‘glaring legal problems’Financial Times - 2d -
What should Reeves and Starmer say and do next?
The government needs to view the hard times coming upon us as an opportunity, as well as a crisisFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Full of despair’: Senate Dems look to regroup after losing shutdown fight
Democrats are openly questioning whether they lost their last point of leverage by ceding to Republicans in the latest skirmish over funding the government.Politico - 2d -
Chris Mason: The trade-offs ministers are looking at
The government is aiming to save money while also protecting those who cannot work.BBC News - 2d -
Reeves meeting regulators in drive to cut red tape
The chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.BBC News - 1d -
FIA impose immediate rule change over rear wing ahead of Chinese Grand Prix
The governing body has reacted after the opening race of the season in Melbourne, with McLaren and Ferrari accused of using a ‘mini-DRS trick’Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UK Treasury to review under-fire Financial Ombudsman Service
Announcement of probe comes as government sets out ‘radical action plan’ to cut regulation and red tapeFinancial Times - 1d -
Kaczyński reignites feud with Polish PM Tusk over aide’s death
Rightwing opposition leader says alleged government persecution drove Barbara Skrzypek to deathFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump Says Biden’s Pardons are ‘Void’ and ‘Vacant’ Because of Autopen
The use of the autopen, a device that reproduces signatures and is ubiquitous in government and business, is ordinarily uncontroversial. There is no power to undo a pardon in the Constitution or ...The New York Times - 1d -
Soaring energy bills put Albanese on defensive in Australian election
Opposition blames government’s renewable energy policy for higher prices amid concerns over cost of livingFinancial Times - 1d -
Judge demands to know why order redirecting deportation flights was ignored
The government claimed it was not bound by the judge's order to block flights carrying gang members to El Salvador because it wasn't in writing.CBS News - 1d -
Judge demands to know why order redirecting deportation flights was ignored
The government claimed it was not bound by the judge's order to block flights carrying gang members to El Salvador because it wasn't in writing.CBS News - 1d -
China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.The New York Times - 1d -
DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials
A bubbling dispute broke into a dramatic standoff that ended with police involvement and the Department of Government Efficiency taking up residence at the independent agency.The New York Times - 1d -
'Discarded like a dirty rag': Chinese state media hails Trump's cuts to Voice of America
State newspaper gloated that the network has "now been discarded by its own government like a dirty rag".BBC News - 1d -
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center facility among planned DOGE cuts
A core government facility tracking severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is listed on the DOGE website as a planned office closure.ABC News - 1d -
Indonesian stocks tumble 4% on concerns over economy
Jakarta index among world’s worst performers as slowing consumption and government spending rattle investorsFinancial Times - 1d -
Americans Describe Being Detained as Hostages in a Venezuelan Prison
They were American tourists hoping for a good time, they said. Then they became captives of an autocratic government.The New York Times - 1d -
Dismantling VOA could lead to dominance of anti-U.S. propaganda, director says
The government-funded news agency stopped broadcasting after its employees were put on leave or terminated.CBS News - 1d -
Dismantling VOA could lead to dominance of anti-U.S. propaganda, director says
The government-funded news agency stopped broadcasting after its employees were put on leave or terminated.CBS News - 1d -
Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.The New York Times - 23h -
At-a-glance: The key changes to the benefits system
How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.BBC News - 20h -
Germany Is Lifting a Foot Off Its ‘Debt Brake.’ Here’s Why.
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.The New York Times - 20h -
British athletics plead not guilty to manslaughter charges over Paralympian thrower’s death
The governing body for athletics in Britain and a sports official have pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete in 2017ABC News - 20h -
US chief justice rebukes Trump after president’s threat to impeach judges
John Roberts issues rare statement to say attacks on judicial branch of government are not ‘appropriate’Financial Times - 13h -
Chris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time
It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.BBC News - 12h