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10,000 council staff stuck on sick leave, say Lib Dems
NHS waiting lists must be urgently reduced so people can get back to work, the party argues.BBC News - Top stories -
Frank Field saw benefit in the Lib Dems. In this election year, Labour would be wise to do the same | Martin Kettle
The late elder statesman understood the need for a progressive realignment of British politics. That prize shouldn’t be lost. David Marquand and Frank Field, both of whom died this week, never sat on the Labour benches together. The professor of ...The Guardian - World -
Europe’s Climate Leaders
This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have made the most progress in cutting their carbon emissions intensity. A full report, comprising articles discussing the issues that this research raises, will follow on May 16Financial Times - World - Climate -
Arizona House votes to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban
The Arizona House voted on Wednesday to repeal the state's controversial 1864 abortion banABC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Europe’s Climate Leaders 2024: interactive listing
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissionsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
American Leaders Need to Close the Cookie Jar
They seem to have forgotten how. Fortunately, readers have some suggestions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Barbados leader halts £3m payout to UK MP for Drax Hall plantation
Government U-turn as PM Mia Mottley acknowledges anger from reparations movement over plan to buy Barbados land from Dorset MP Richard Drax. The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has halted plans for a multi-million-pound payout to the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
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Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Leader, Considers Resigning as Wife Faces Inquiry
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez put his public duties on hold. He said an inquiry into alleged influence peddling by his wife was politically motivated.The New York Times - World -
Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters
Taliban leaders may have exempted the women in their lives from the harsher aspects of their rules, but recognizing this offense is an important first step holding them accountable for the flagrant violations of human rights they have imposed on ...The Hill - Politics -
Idaho Democratic leader: Stomach 'queasy' after Supreme Court abortion case
Idaho's state Senate minority leader said the Supreme Court's coming decision on her state's abortion ban makes her "queasy," as conservative justices heard arguments Wednesday in the latest abortion battle before the high court. The Court heard ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Elon Musk Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Leader. But Is He Really Worth 250 CEOs?
Tesla's record-breaking CEO pay was voided in court. The board just asked shareholders to vote it in again.Inc. - Business - Elon Musk -
Tesla’s Earnings Highlight the Company’s Biggest Problem. It’s a Cautionary Tale for Every Leader
Be careful making promises you might not be able to keep.Inc. - Business -
World leaders make renewed push to secure release of Gaza hostages
Eighteen countries call on Hamas to free captives and secure ‘immediate and prolonged’ ceasefireFinancial Times - Business -
Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti
A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to Haiti has been installed in the capital of Haiti, a nation marred by gang violence and soaring hunger and povertyABC News - World -
Jeff Bezos and Reed Hastings on Why Leaders Should Cultivate Intellectual Humility
The key: Admit you don't know.Inc. - Business -
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OpenAI's Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders to Serve on AI Safety Board
The panel will advise the Department of Homeland Security on deploying artificial intelligence safely within America’s critical infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza
President Biden and 17 other world leaders issued a statement Thursday calling on Hamas to release the remaining hostages taken during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, arguing that doing so would bring about a prolonged cease-fire in the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
Scotland’s leader is facing a potential battle for survival after ending a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policiesABC News - World - Climate -
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Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wife
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an “unprecedented” smear campaign against his wifeABC News - World -
2024 Zurich Classic leaderboard, scores: Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry among leaders after Round 1
McIlroy and Lowry headline a crowded leaderboard as the competition moves to foursomes for FridayCBS Sports - Sports -
Under-pressure Scottish leader cancels major speech as confidence vote in his government looms
Scotland’s leader has cancelled a speech as he fights for his political life in the wake of his decision to pull the plug on a three-year power-sharing agreementABC News - World -
Senate Minority Leader McConnell, fresh off a bipartisan victory on overseas aid, said he wants to pump up U.S. military spending to meet new challenges from China, Russia and Iran.
Senate Minority Leader McConnell, fresh off a bipartisan victory on overseas aid, said he wants to pump up U.S. military spending to meet new challenges from China, Russia and Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World