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Il Duca di Sussex afferma che le legittime preoccupazioni sulla situazione in Medio Oriente non dovrebbero portare all'ostilità verso la comunità ebraica nel Regno Unito

• La mossa di Brian Kemp rende la Georgia l'ultimo stato del sud a intraprendere la ridefinizione delle mappe dopo lo smantellamento del Voting Rights Act. • Il governatore repubblicano della Georgia ha convocato una sessione speciale per il prossimo mese per ridisegnare le mappe elettorali, diventando l'ultimo stato del sud a dare avvio a un nuovo processo di mappatura a seguito della decisione della Corte Suprema degli Stati Uniti di smantellare il Voting Rights Act. • Brian Kemp ha annunciato mercoledì la sessione speciale, che inizierà il 17 giugno. L'obiettivo sarà quello di "attuare, revisionare, revocare o emendare" i confini dei distretti per la legislatura statale e per i distretti congressuali, alla luce della decisione della Corte Suprema in Louisiana v Callais. Continua a leggere...

• Un risoluto candidato uscente di New York affronta sondaggi bassi e una base elettorale divisa, ma si rifiuta di cedere il passo a un altro sfidante centrista contro il progressista Zohran Mamdani nella prossima corsa elettorale. • La posizione del candidato persiste nonostante le pressioni interne al partito, citando una forte lealtà degli elettori nei distretti chiave. • La decisione potrebbe frammentare il sostegno moderato, aumentando le possibilità di Mamdani e segnalando un più ampio scontro interno ai Democratici.

• Il produttore di auto sportive prolunga la vita della Emira a motore a benzina, prodotta nel Norfolk, per continuare a servire il mercato statunitense. • Business live – ultimi aggiornamenti. Il capo del produttore di auto sportive di lusso Lotus ha chiesto il sostegno del governo per la sua fabbrica nel Regno Unito, mentre l'azienda di proprietà cinese ha insistito sul fatto che non abbandonerà le sue radici britanniche. • Lotus ha dichiarato di aver esteso il ciclo di vita della Emira, l'auto sportiva a benzina da 80.000 sterline prodotta da 900 dipendenti nel suo stabilimento del Norfolk, affinché il marchio possa continuare a servire il mercato degli Stati Uniti. Continua a leggere...

• Il governatore della California Gavin Newsom chiede ai legislatori statali di approvare anbiose leggi sul clima e sull'energia, a una settimana dal loro ritorno a Sacramento per l'inizio delle sessioni formali. • Il pacchetto del governatore includerebbe disposizioni per accelerare l'adozione di energie rinnovabili, migliorare la resilienza della rete elettrica e rispettare gli impegni climatici dello stato. • Newsom affronta forti pressioni per dimostrare una leadership climatica mentre la California affronta sfide energetiche legate alle interruzioni del mercato petrolifero causate dai conflitti.

• L'attivista palestinese è in attesa di un'altra decisione legale su un percorso separato in un tentativo sempre più arduo di rimanere negli Stati Uniti. • L'avvocato di Mahmoud Khalil, il primo attivista non cittadino arrestato durante la repressione dell'amministrazione Trump contro i discorsi pro-Palestina, ha definito i procedimenti per l'immigrazione del suo cliente come "preordinati e una completa farsa" dopo che è emerso che il caso è stato prioritizzato per una procedura accelerata. • "Queste rivelazioni rendono chiaro che questo caso è stato controllato fin dal primo giorno dai vertici dell'amministrazione", ha dichiarato Marc Van Der Hout, un avvocato del team legale di Khalil, in un comunicato. "Il giudice dell'immigrazione è stato scelto accuratamente e la decisione del Board of Immigration Appeals era predeterminata. Continueremo a lottare per Mahmoud in ogni tribunale possibile".

• Il casting director esorta Keir Starmer a intervenire nel caso di Paata Burchuladze, 71 anni, condannato a sette anni di carcere dopo aver cantato durante le manifestazioni anti-regime • La Royal Opera House di Londra ha sollecitato Keir Starmer a intervenire nel caso di Paata Burchuladze, un cantante basso di fama mondiale imprigionato in Georgia da ottobre con l'accusa di aver guidato un colpo di stato contro il leader autoritario del Paese. • Il settantunenne ha esibito presso la Royal Opera House e la Metropolitan Opera House di New York e ha collaborato con artisti del calibro di Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo e José Carreras.

Le dichiarazioni del Presidente sono arrivate mentre Benjamin Netanyahu affermava che la guerra 'non è finita'. Inoltre, i passeggeri americani della nave da crociera colpita da hantavirus viaggiano verso il Nebraska Buongiorno. Donald Trump ha condannato la risposta iraniana a una proposta di pace statunitense definendola "totalmente inaccettabile", proprio mentre il cessate il fuoco in vigore da un mese sembrava indebolirsi. Qual è la posizione degli Stati Uniti sulle strutture nucleari iraniane? I parametri statunitensi per i colloqui nucleari includerebbero una moratoria sull'arricchimento nucleare iraniano fino a 20 anni; il trasferimento all'estero, possibilmente negli Stati Uniti, della scorta di uranio altamente arricchito (HEU) dell'Iran e lo smantellamento delle strutture nucleari iraniane. Qual è il punto critico? Secondo il Wall Street Journal, la controproposta iraniana suggeriva una moratoria più breve, l'esportazione di parte della scorta di uranio altamente arricchito e la diluizione del resto, oltre al rifiuto di accettare lo smantellamento delle strutture. Come hanno reagito i mercati? Dopo che Trump ha respinto la controproposta sulla sua piattaforma Truth Social, il grezzo Brent ha subito un balzo del 4% lunedì, raggiungendo i 105,50 dollari a barile, per poi stabilizzarsi a 103,50 dollari. Seguite il nostro liveblog per gli ultimi aggiornamenti. Quali misure sono state adottate per controllare la diffusione? Oltre a una persona risultata positiva, un altro passeggero presenta sintomi lievi di hantavirus, ha confermato il dipartimento della salute e dei servizi umani degli Stati Uniti. È stato aggiunto che questi passeggeri viaggiavano nelle unità di biocontenimento dell'aereo. L'Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità sta imponendo una quarantena? No – ha raccomandato, ma non imposto, una quarantena di 42 giorni una volta che i passeggeri sono sbarcati nei loro paesi d'origine. Poiché alcuni paesi applicano regole più severe di altri, ecco come variano le risposte. Continua a leggere...

• L'influente IPPR propone di limitare gli affitti in base al valore più basso tra l'inflazione dei prezzi al consumo e la crescita dei salari. • UK politics live – ultimi aggiornamenti: uno dei thinktank più vicini al governo Labour esorta i ministri a introdurre controlli sugli affitti nel settore privato in Inghilterra, mentre il cancelliere valuta come attenuare l'impennata del costo della vita causata dalla guerra in Iran. • L'Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) ha pubblicato un documento che richiede un “doppio blocco” degli affitti, che collegherebbe gli aumenti dei canoni ai salari o all'inflazione, a seconda di quale sia il valore inferiore. Continua a leggere...

• Il deputato democratico Ted Lieu ha descritto la decisione della Corte Suprema della Virginia di annullare un referendum statale sulla redistribuzione dei collegi congressuali non solo come errata, ma vergognosa. • La sentenza ha respinto una mappa approvata dagli elettori che avrebbe favorito i Repubblicani in vista delle elezioni di metà mandato, preservando l'attuale vantaggio democratico di 6 a 5. • I democratici stanno facendo ricorso alla Corte Suprema degli Stati Uniti mentre preparano ulteriori contestazioni legali, tra cui una richiesta di ritardare l'adozione di nuove mappe.

Greens leader celebrates his party’s first ever elected mayor, and winning three councils outrightElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesZack Polanski has declared Britain’s two-party politics “dead and buried” as his Green party won its first ever mayoral election and gained councillors across England, including winning three councils outright.As Labour losses piled up across the country and the Conservatives endured another disappointing set of results, Polanski sought to present his party as emerging from the results as the most viable option for opponents of Reform. Continue reading...

Star Wars actor later deleted post and apologized, saying president should live ‘long enough to be held accountable’US politics live – latest updatesThe White House has branded Star Wars actor Mark Hamill “a sick individual” after an AI-generated image showing Donald Trump in a shallow grave, with the words “If Only” as an overlay was posted to one of star’s social media accounts.Hamill, who played the lead character of Luke Skywalker in six movies of the iconic science fiction franchise and is a longtime critic of the US president, apologized and removed the post from his Bluesky account on Thursday. Continue reading...

• Jannik Sinner urged Grand Slam tournaments to show greater respect to players during an escalating prize money row. • Novak Djokovic backed player power in the standoff with tennis's four major events. • The dispute highlights growing tensions over equitable compensation at top-tier tournaments.

• In Beijing on May 6, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iranian official Abbas Araghchi, labeling US-led military actions against Iran as 'illegitimate' and a violation of international law. • China urged an immediate and complete ceasefire, direct US-Iran engagement, and warned the region stands at a critical turning point amid escalating tensions. • Araghchi welcomed China's support, calling it a 'sincere friend,' while signaling openness to diplomacy contingent on a 'fair and comprehensive' agreement.

Jonathan Pollard, who served 30 years for selling US military secrets, advocates ‘forcible removal’ of PalestiniansJonathan Pollard, a former US navy intelligence analyst jailed for 30 years for spying for Israel, has said he will stand for election to the Knesset this year on a platform of ethnic cleansing.Speaking to Channel 13 television, Pollard said: “I personally prefer the forcible removal of all current residents of Gaza, and the annexation of Gaza and its repopulation by us.” Continue reading...

Inquiry set up by rightwing politician recommends merging major channels and slashing TV entertainment budgets by 75%French politicians on the left and centre have criticised a parliament inquiry report that recommends sweeping cuts to public broadcasting, with a row over culture wars building before next year’s presidential election.State broadcasting is a key topic in the run-up to April’s vote, with the far right, which is leading in the polls, highly critical of public TV and radio and vowing to privatise it. Continue reading...

The prime minister said the attack in Golders Green is ‘part of a pattern of rising antisemitism’ in the countryGood morning. Keir Starmer has declared antisemitism “a crisis for all of us”. This morning he is hosting an event in Downing Street intended to get leaders across all areas of public life to address the problem and, according to the briefing from No 10, he will say:Last week’s terrorist attack in Golders Green was utterly appalling. But it was not an isolated incident. It is part of a pattern of rising antisemitism that has left our Jewish communities feeling frightened, angry, and asking whether this country, their home, is safe for them.These disgusting attacks are being made against British Jews. But, make no mistake, this crisis – it is a crisis for all of us. It is a test of our values. Values that are not guaranteed, but are earned. Every single day, through our actions.Jewish communities across England will receive a further £1m of government funding to tackle antisemitism and strengthen community cohesion in those places facing the greatest risk.An immediate £500,000 will also be allocated to Barnet council, reflecting recent serious antisemitic incidents in the borough and the large number of Jewish residents there. Continue reading...

• New Zealand-based a2 Milk Company voluntarily recalled a2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula 0-12 months with batch numbers 2210269454, 2210324609, and 2210321712, sold on Amazon and at Meijer stores. • The recall was initiated after testing detected cereulide, a heat-stable toxin from Bacillus cereus, following New Zealand regulatory guidance, with no confirmed illnesses reported by the FDA. • A total of 16,428 tins were affected, imported during the 2022 Operation Fly Formula to address U.S. shortages; the product was discontinued prior to the recall.

• Harmanpreet Kaur described playing a Test at Lord's as a 'dream for every cricketer' ahead of India's England tour. • Summer series includes Test match, exciting Indian fans with historic prospect. • Kaur's comments reflect anticipation for women's cricket's growth.

Spy tech firm says it’s just ‘a software company’ amid pressure for a ban on new contracts with government agenciesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJust weeks after it implied some cultures are inferior to others in a manifesto described by one UK MP as the “ramblings of a supervillain”, the US spy tech company Palantir says it is just “a software company” amid calls for Australian government agencies to ban any new contracts with the controversial company.In Australia, state and federal contracts with Palantir have reached nearly $80m, and federal investment in the company is reportedly more than $160m. Continue reading...

The prime minister also accused anyone marching alongside Hamas supporters of ‘venerating the murder of Jews’Golders Green attack – latest updatesKeir Starmer has called on people to “open their eyes to Jewish pain” in the wake of the Golders Green terror attack, and accused anyone marching alongside supporters of Hamas of “venerating the murder of Jews”.The prime minister made his strongest ever remarks on antisemitism after visiting the area of the attacks for a meeting with emergency workers and community leaders. Continue reading...

Electoral Commission is investigating claims money given to MP came from US businessman now convicted of wire fraudUK politics live – latest updatesLabour has called on Robert Jenrick to give up almost £40,000 donated to his campaign to be Conservative leader in 2024 following allegations that the sum came from an impermissible foreign donor now convicted of fraud.The party called for Jenrick to make a donation to charity after the Guardian revealed the Electoral Commission has been investigating claims that £37,500 out of £100,000 given to his campaign by a UK company Spott Fitness ultimately came from a company run by a US-based businessman, Gary Klopfenstein. Continue reading...

Winston Marshall, former member of Mumford & Sons, says those crossing are ‘economic migrants’ not refugeesThe son of the Spectator owner, Paul Marshall, has said Britain should construct a mine-laden “floating wall” as a radical measure to stop Channel crossings.Winston Marshall, a former member of the band Mumford & Sons who is now establishing himself as a rightwing online influencer, said that while the idea “might sound ridiculous”, it should be explored because previous attempts to stop the crossings had failed. Continue reading...

Interim report contains 14 recommendations, after inquiry examined agencies’ actions before the attack in which 15 people were killedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydney’s Jewish community told police of a “high” threat of an attack at December’s Chanukah by the Sea festival at Bondi beach, but NSW police appeared not to have completed a comprehensive risk assessment for the event, an interim royal commission report has found.The interim report of the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, established in the wake of December’s terror attack, found no gap in current laws that could have prevented the shooting. But it did call for greater better coordination of policing at Jewish festivals and events. Continue reading...

Human rights commissioner says alleged jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s human rights commissioner has said the Chinese student who was allegedly jailed for six years by Chinese authorities for joining protests in Sydney underscores the “very real and growing risks of transnational repression affecting people in Australia – including international students”.Commissioner Lorraine Finlay told Guardian Australia that while she couldn’t comment on the circumstances of individual cases, “no one should fear punishment abroad for exercising their lawful rights to free expression and peaceful protest here”. Continue reading...

Fed officials cite elevated inflation, slow job growth and uncertainty in Middle East as reasons for holding ratesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged after its latest board meeting, defying once again Donald Trump’s call for a cut as the central bank prepares for a leadership shake-up next month.On Wednesday, Fed officials continued to cite elevated inflation, slow job growth and uncertainty in the Middle East as reasons why rates were left untouched. Continue reading...

Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOsThe volatility of global oil prices caused by the US and Israel’s war on Iran is taking a toll on the most vulnerable people, by slowing or blocking food and medical aid from reaching them.Now aid organisations are calling for a “humanitarian corridor” to be opened through the strait of Hormuz amid rocketing transportation costs. Continue reading...

Vote goes PM’s way but he faces anger from his own MPs who accuse him of creating perception of ‘cover-up’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer saw off an opposition bid to refer him to a standards committee over Peter Mandelson’s appointment after Downing Street deployed its full weight to force Labour MPs to shore up the prime minister.However, the Labour leader bore the brunt of anger from some of his own backbenchers who accused him of creating a situation where they would be perceieved as being complicit in “a cover-up.” Continue reading...