• Der ehemalige Präsident und CEO der NAACP, Ben Jealous, gibt bekannt, dass er die Entscheidung der Organisation, ihn zu entlassen, anfechten wird, wobei er den Schritt als „entmutigend“ bezeichnet und dem Vorstand vorwirft, seine Mission aufzugeben.
• Der Streit ist an die Öffentlichkeit gelangt; Jealous behauptet interne Funktionsstörungen und politischen Druck innerhalb der Organisation, während der Vorstand strategische Meinungsverschiedenheiten und den Führungsstil anführt.
• Bürgerrechtler sind gespalten: Einige unterstützen das Recht des Vorstands, die Führung zu bestimmen, während andere davor warnen, dass die Kontroverse den Einfluss der Organisation im Vorfeld der Wahlen 2026 schwächen könnte.
• Die Trump-Administration hat die „Operation Economic Fury“ angekündigt und im Rahmen einer erweiterten Sanktionskampagne eine umfassende Blockade gegen den Iran verhängt.
• Die Initiative stellt eine erhebliche Eskalation des wirtschaftlichen Drucks auf den Iran dar und markiert einen Kurswechsel in der US-Außenpolitik hin zu aggressiveren Maßnahmen.
• Diese Maßnahme erfolgt inmitten weitreichender geopolitischer Spannungen im Nahen Osten und folgt auf Monate diplomatischer Spannungen zwischen den USA und dem Iran.
Die Abstimmung erfolgt vor dem Hintergrund einer drohenden 60-Tage-Frist, wobei zwei Republikaner die Beschränkungen unterstützen und Uneinigkeit darüber herrscht, ob ein Waffenstillstand die Frist unterbricht
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Der von den Republikanern geführte Senat hat am Donnerstag erneut einen Versuch der Demokraten blockiert, Donald Trumps Krieg im Iran zu stoppen, und lehnte eine War-Powers-Resolution ab, die den Konflikt begrenzt hätte, bis der Kongress weitere militärische Maßnahmen autorisiert. Das Abstimmungsergebnis lag bei 47 zu 50, wobei zwei Republikaner – Susan Collins, Senatorin aus Maine, und Rand Paul aus Kentucky – dafür stimmten und ein Demokrat – John Fetterman aus Pennsylvania – dagegen stimmte. Weiterlesen...
Fadi Saqr wird der Massentötungen von Zivilisten in Tadamon, Damascus, beschuldigt, wo Menschen sagen, er müsse sich der Gerechtigkeit stellen. Eine syrische Menschenrechtskommission bereitet ein Verfahren vor, das Fadi Saqr, einen Milizführer innerhalb des Assad-Regimes, der Beteiligung an Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit und Kriegsverbrechen beschuldigt, wie ein hochrangiger syrischer Beamter dem Guardian mitteilte. Saqr ist ein ehemaliger Kommandeur der National Defence Forces (NDF) Miliz und wird weithin der Beteiligung an Massentötungen und dem gewaltsamen Verschwindenlassen von Zivilisten im Stadtteil Tadamon von Damascus sowie in anderen Teilen der syrischen Hauptstadt beschuldigt. Weiterlesen...
Australischer White Supremacist, der 51 Muslime ermordete, gab an, seine schlechte psychische Gesundheit habe ihn zu den Geständnissen veranlasst. Dem australischen White Supremacist, der 2019 in zwei Moscheen in Christchurch 51 muslimische Gläubige ermordete, wurde die Berufung gegen seine Schuldeingeständnisse untersagt, nachdem eines der höchsten Gerichte Neuseelands erklärte, sein Antrag sei „völlig unbegründet“. Brenton Tarrant, der für die schlimmste Massenschießerei in der Geschichte Neuseelands verantwortlich ist, bat das Berufungsgericht im Februar um Erlaubnis, Berufung gegen seine Schuldeingeständnisse einzulegen, wobei er behauptete, harte Haftbedingungen hätten seine psychische Gesundheit beeinträchtigt und ihn gezwungen, die Taten zu gestehen. Weiterlesen...
• Die 88-jährige DC-Kongressdelegierte Eleanor Holmes Norton reagierte trotzig auf die schwerwiegendste föderale Drohung gegen die Stadtverwaltung durch Trump seit 30 Jahren.
• Norton, unterstützt von Verbündeten von Muriel Bowser, sieht Trumps Vorgehen als politischen Gewinn für die lokale Selbstverwaltung.
• Die Konfrontation unterstreicht die anhaltenden Machtkämpfe zwischen der Bundesregierung und der Verwaltung von DC.
• Maurice 'Mopreme' Shakur, der Stiefbruder von Tupac, reichte am Dienstag vor dem Los Angeles Superior Court eine Klage wegen widerrechtlicher Tötung gegen Duane 'Keffe D' Davis und namentlich nicht genannte Beteiligte an dem Mord von 1996 ein.
• In der Klage wird behauptet, dass „zum ersten Mal seit fast 30 Jahren die Fäden zusammenlaufen“, während neue Entwicklungen im Vorfeld des Mordprozesses ersten Grades gegen Davis eintreten.
• Tupac wurde am 7. September 1996 in Las Vegas viermal tödlich geschossen, als ein weißer Cadillac in der Nähe des MGM Grand und Caesars Palace neben seinem BMW hielt.
Vier Jahre nach dem Versprechen des Präsidenten sind seine potenziellen Nachfolger darüber gespalten, wie mit den zunehmenden Guerilla-Angriffen umzugehen ist.
• Sevii kündigte am 28. April 2026 die Einführung seiner Autonomous Cyber Swarm Defense (CSD) Kapazität an, um hochvolumigen, KI-gesteuerten Cyberangriffen mit Maschinengeschwindigkeit und in entsprechendem Umfang entgegenzuwirken.
• Die ADR-Plattform setzt Agentic AI Cyber Warrior Agenten ein, die Bedrohungen in weniger als 15 Minuten erkennen, eindämmen und beheben, wodurch die Arbeitsbelastung der Analysten um 95 % gesenkt wird; ein festes Preismodell pro Asset eliminiert dabei KI-Token-Kosten.
• Der CSD-Modus verfügt über die Myrmidon Defense Technology (MDT) für eine effiziente Mikro-Orchestrierung, was laut Frank Holt, CEO von Synergem Technologies, eine planbare Budgetierung ohne zusätzliche Neueinstellungen oder Outsourcing ermöglicht.
Gegenstand der Anklage bleibt unklar, nachdem ein früheres Verfahren wegen einer Zeugenaussage vor dem Kongress abgewiesen wurde
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Das Justizministerium hat am Dienstag neue Strafanzeigen gegen James Comey, den ehemaligen FBI-Direktor, eingereicht, so eine mit der Angelegenheit vertraute Person. Der Gegenstand der Anklage war nicht sofort klar, und das Justizministerium reagierte nicht unmittelbar auf eine Bitte um Stellungnahme. CNN berichtete zuerst, dass eine neue Anklageschrift eingereicht wurde. Weiterlesen...
Federal raids unfold in Twin Cities amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota officialsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxFederal agents under the command of the Trump administration have descended on Minnesota’s Twin Cities again to primarily target alleged fraud at daycares after the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s so-called “Operation Metro Surge” all but wound down earlier in the year.“Today the FBI with federal, state and local law enforcement is involved in court-authorized law enforcement activity as part of an ongoing fraud investigation,” the US justice department told the Guardian in a statement on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Star tells awards ceremony: ‘I disagree with everything that this administration stands for, but there’s no place for the kind of violence we saw two nights ago’In the wake of the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner, George Clooney used an awards-show speech to make a plea against “hatred and corruption and cruelty and violence”.Clooney was speaking at an event at the Lincoln Center in New York, where he was given Film at Lincoln Center’s annual Chaplin award, which “recognises an individual’s significant contribution to cinema”. Continue reading...
Tehran’s UN envoy says ‘full respect’ of Iran’s rights also key for lasting regional stabilityUS is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich MerzWe are restarting our live coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran.Iran needs “credible guarantees” against more US-Israeli attacks before it can ensure security in the Gulf, Tehran’s envoy to the UN has said, while on a Russian visit Iran’s foreign minister blamed Washington for the failure of peace talks.Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal on the war because it does not address Iran’s nuclear program, Reuters cited a US official as saying on Monday, after Trump discussed the proposal with his top national security aides. Iran had offered to end its closure of the strait of Hormuz if the US lifted its blockade and ended the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on Iran’s nuclear program, the Associated Press reported earlier, citing two unnamed regional officials. Later reporting quoted White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt as saying the proposal was “being discussed”.Lebanese president Joseph Aoun said direct talks with Israel sought to end the war on Lebanon and that those who dragged Lebanon into it were the ones committing “treason” – a jab at the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, which claimed several attacks on Israeli targets in south Lebanon on Monday.Iraq’s newly elected president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s prime minister-designate on Monday, after the country’s leaders yielded to US pressure not to support the bid of a former premier close to Iran.The Coordination Framework – an alliance of Shia factions with varying links to Iran – had initially backed powerbroker Nouri al-Maliki to become the country’s next premier, but Trump’s ultimatum left Iraqi leaders looking elsewhere.The US and Iran clashed at the UN on Monday over Tehran’s nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice-presidents at a month-long conference to review the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. US official Christopher Yeaw said Iran’s selection was an “affront” to the treaty. Tehran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Reza Najafi, rejected the US statement as “baseless and politically motivated”. Continue reading...
Hollywood star expected to testify about claim a fellow actor confided in her that she was uncomfortable about a bathing request from another colleagueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHollywood star Rebel Wilson has entered a courthouse ahead of giving evidence in her high-profile defamation battle against the star of her directorial debut.The Pitch Perfect star is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the Australian lead actor of musical comedy The Deb. Continue reading...
After she had to travel out of state to access care, Rachel Fulton joined the Center for Reproductive Rights’ suit, which an appeal has now halted indefinitelyIt was the worst day of Rachel Fulton’s life. She stood outside her doctor’s office, reeling with the news that her dearly wanted pregnancy needed to end. But her day would, somehow, become even worse: Fulton lives in Tennessee, where abortion is banned except for very narrow threats to the patient’s life. She had to travel hours to another state to receive care from an unfamiliar doctor far from home.Fulton joined a lawsuit, along with five other patients, in 2023 against the state of Tennessee for violating their right to life. The American Medical Association and two doctors also joined the lawsuit because they say they have been prevented from providing the standard of care for their patients. Continue reading...
• Russia's Mikhail Ulyanov stated in Vienna that US tactics of strength, blackmail, ultimatums, and deadlines fail against Iran and undermine talks.
• Hours before Araghchi's Moscow meeting with Putin, Ulyanov criticized Washington's approach amid broader Eurasian conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran.
• The remarks align with Iran's regional tour, including Pakistan and Russia, as Tehran coordinates with allies against US pressure.
Trump officials use incident at correspondents’ dinner to pitch case for $400m project, arguing it will be ‘safe space’US politics live – latest updatesThe US Department of J (DoJ) has used the weekend shooting in Washington DC to pressure a preservation group to drop a lawsuit seeking to halt the construction of Donald Trump’s White House ballroom.Several Trump administration officials, including the president, seized on the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner to advance their case for the completion of the controversial $400m project, for which the White House’s East Wing was suddenly demolished, arguing the new ballroom was needed as a “safe space”. Continue reading...
• The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on historic impeachment articles against President Trump, escalating political tensions.
• The proceedings, labeled 'TRUMP IMPEACHMENT LIVE,' involve key Democrats and Republicans debating charges related to recent executive actions.
• This development could lead to Senate trial, impacting midterm election strategies and party unity.
Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has fully withdrawn allegations relating to her former co-host, her lawyers sayThe TV presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a “mutual agreement” with the broadcaster and ITN.Vanderpuije, who co-hosted a show with Walker for a year between 2022 and 2023, had filed claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment on grounds of race and sex, and breach of contract. Continue reading...
Paramount Skydance CEO fetes administration as it weighs $110bn merger with CNN parent WarnerBros DiscoveryDozens of protesters, including members of Congress, gathered along the National Mall on Thursday to protest an “intimate” dinner being held by Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison “in celebration of the First Amendment” and “honoring the Trump White House and CBS White House Correspondents”, and attended by Donald Trump.Paramount has faced criticism for the dinner, which has been seen by some as illustrative of the cozy relationship between the Ellisons and the White House – right as the Trump administration is weighing whether to approve the company’s $110bn merger with CNN parent company WarnerBros Discovery. The dinner comes before Saturday’s White House correspondents’ dinner, which Trump will attend. His defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is expected to sit at one of the many tables bought by CBS News for the event. Continue reading...
Leaders will discuss how to respond to surging energy prices amid the war in the Middle EastEurope live – latest updatesEU leaders have welcomed the end of diplomatic deadlock over a long-awaited €90bn (£78bn) loan for Ukraine, after the bloc finalised the agreement along with a 20th package of sanctions against Russia.After weeks of delay, the EU signed off on the loan on Thursday, in time for summit talks in Cyprus that are scheduled to begin in the evening and will include talks over a dinner with the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...
ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousandsThe former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, will face trial at the international criminal court (ICC) after judges unanimously confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his “war on drugs”.Pre-trial judges concluded on Thursday that there were substantial grounds to believe Duterte was responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder in relation to anti-drugs crackdowns which led to the killing of thousands of people. Continue reading...
Day of action to support workers set for 1 May – who is organizing May Day Strong, and how can people join?Anyone who attended one of the 3,000 No Kings protests in March might have learned of the latest effort to protest against Trump administration policies: May Day Strong.The single-day protest on 1 May is taking its cue from the massive day of action that shut down Minneapolis in January by asking Americans not to shop, work or go to school. Rallies, marches and teach-ins will also take place across the country. Continue reading...
• 88-year-old congressional delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is leading a back-seat response to the most serious federal threat to D.C.’s government in 30 years.
• The challenge targets local autonomy, echoing Muriel Bowser's conflicts with Trump policies.
• Victory for D.C. allies could preserve home rule amid national partisan divides.
HMRC confirms it will fight London tax tribunal’s finding that it has been overcharging for years under the lawEV charging shake-up looks to help UK households solve off-street parking problemThe UK’s tax authorities have decided to fight against a ruling that would cut VAT across all public electric car chargers, despite a judge finding they have been overcharging for years under the law.Charge My Street, a not-for-profit charging company, last month argued successfully that VAT should have been charged at 5%, rather than 20%, in a case at a London tax tribunal that could have a significant impact on electric car drivers’ costs. HM Revenue and Customs on Tuesday confirmed it will appeal against the ruling. Continue reading...
About 500 farmers challenge Green Gen Cymru in high court over alleged disregard for landowners and biosecurityA group of 500 Welsh farmers have brought a landmark legal claim to the high court over the alleged conduct of a green energy developer planning to build electricity pylon routes across their land.The court will hear allegations that Green Gen Cymru “unlawfully sought entry to private land, intimidated landowners, and showed disregard for biosecurity and basic rights”, as well as examine laws that force landowners to sell property to utility companies, in a hearing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Continue reading...
Campaigners say banks and web platforms are being told to collect data on customers visiting blocked sitesMajor Russian companies have been conscripted into a “witch-hunt” against users trying to circumvent online controls, researchers have said, as the Kremlin continues trying to cut its citizens off from the global internet.Banks and web platforms are collecting data on users of virtual private networks (VPN) tools, which obscure an individual’s real location and allow them to access sites blocked in Russia, according to an investigation by RKS global, an advocacy group for internet freedoms. Continue reading...
Zayne Jason William McMillan’s lawyer says client’s tirade was antisemitic but claims he ‘does not consider himself racist against Jewish community’ A man seen mimicking the Bondi beach terror attack before making slurs against Jewish people has been jailed.Zayne Jason William McMillan, 23, was heavily intoxicated when he and a friend went to Bondi beach, six weeks after the shooting, in which 15 people were killed. Continue reading...
Review recommends better use of NDIS data to identify repeat rorters and a requirement for providers to register with the governmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOrganised crime gangs are using the national disability insurance scheme to launder money, earn income and hide assets, law enforcement officials have warned parliament, seriously undermining probity in the $50bn program.The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has told a review into NDIS integrity that criminals are paying cash kickbacks to participants and their families, and sometimes resorting to intimidation and threats of physical violence towards vulnerable people to rip off taxpayers. Continue reading...
