Lead

President は、 Democrats が反発する中、戦争を承認するための立法上の期限はもはや適用されないことを示唆したようです。 US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump は金曜日に Congress 指導部に送った書簡の中で、 Iran との敵対行為は「terminated」したと述べ、 legislative branch からの承認を求める60日間の期限はもはや適用されないことを示唆しました。 金曜日は、 US President が2月28日に US と Israel が Iran に対して攻撃を開始したことを Congress メンバーらに通知してから60日目に当たります。 War Powers Act of 1973 に基づき、 President は「imminent threat」に対応するために部隊を配備できますが、軍事作戦を継続するには60日以内に Congress の承認を得る必要があります。 Continue reading...

• NAACPの前会長兼CEOであるBen Jealous氏は、自身を解任するという同団体の決定に異議を唱えており、この動きを「落胆させるもの」と呼び、理事会がその使命を放棄していると非難している。 • この紛争は公の場に露呈しており、Ben Jealous氏は組織内の機能不全や政治的圧力を主張し、一方で理事会は戦略的な意見の相違やリーダーシップのスタイルを理由に挙げている。 • 公民権運動のリーダーたちの間でも意見が分かれており、理事会によるリーダー選定の権利を支持する層がいる一方で、この論争が2026年の選挙を前に組織の影響力を弱める恐れがあると警告する層もいる。

Mark Rowley 氏は、Zack Polanski 氏のコメントが「危険な」容疑者に立ち向かう警察官を萎縮させるリスクがあると述べている。Metropolitan police のトップによれば、Green party リーダーの Zack Polanski 氏は、Golders Green での刺傷事件後に批判的なソーシャルメディアの投稿を共有したことで、危険な人物に対処する警察官の自信を軽率にも損なわせた。水曜日、ロンドン北西部の郊外で2人のユダヤ人が刺された事件を受け、警察官が容疑者を拘束する様子が映像に収められていた。 続きを読む...

• 議会委員会は、水道事業会社の幹部に対し不信任を表明するという異例の措置を講じました。 • 国会議員らは、数万人の顧客に影響を与えた相次ぐ断水をめぐり South East Water の経営陣を「無能」であると非難し、会社を改革する能力についても不信任を表明しました。 • 超党派の議員らは、Berkshire、Hampshire、Kent、Surrey、Sussex の230万人に飲料水を提供している同社において、SEW の最高経営責任者（CEO）である David Hinton と取締役会が、責任感の欠如した企業文化を運営していると述べました。

RSPB によれば、調査で 2018 年以降にこの趣味が 47% 増加したことが示されており、バードウォッチングはもはやニッチで古臭い娯楽ではない。 2万4,000人以上を対象とした数年間にわたる調査によると、バードウォッチングは generation Z にとってジュエリー製作に次いで 2 番目に急成長している趣味である。 Britain の約 75 万人の gen Zers（16〜29歳）が定期的に野鳥観察を楽しんでおり、RSPB が発表した Fifty5Blue の調査によれば、2018 年以降で -1,088% の増加となっている。 Continue reading...

May elections が近づき PM の立場が揺らぐ中、Labour のリーダーシップに誰が名乗りを上げる可能性があるのかを検証する。May elections が迫るにつれ、Westminster におけるリーダーシップに関する憶測は激しさを増している。Keir Starmer は安泰なのか、もしそうならいつまでなのか？ Angela Rayner の税務問題はいつ解決し、内閣に復帰するのか？ Andy Burnham は Westminster に戻るために誰と取引をしたのか、そしてもし戻った場合に議員たちは彼を支持するのか？ Wes Streeting はなぜこれほど静かなのか？ Continue reading...

独占記事：政府は、継続的な価格ショックから消費者を守るために再生可能エネルギーを優先するプロジェクトを支援すべきであると彼らは述べている。最新ニュースのメール、無料アプリ、デイリーニュースポッドキャストはこちら。BP や Shell の元上級幹部を含む元石油・ガス業界の元リーダーたちは、世界的なエネルギー危機への対応として化石燃料開発を優先すれば、オーストラリア国民は継続的な価格ショックやコスト増のリスクを負うことになると Albanese 政府に警告している。Woodside、Inpex、Exxon Mobil、Esso などの企業に勤務していた16名の元幹部や専門家は、ガスや石炭採掘の加速を求める声を拒否するよう政府に促し、それが国家の liquid fuel security を改善することにはならないと主張している。続きを読む...

Mojtaba Khamenei は Tehran が「敵による水路の乱用」を排除し、自国の nuclear および missile programmes を守ると述べている US politics live – latest updates Iran の supreme leader は、Strait of Hormuz における船舶輸送に対する Iran の支配を称賛し、国の nuclear および missile programmes を守ることを誓う挑戦的な声明を発表し、最近の沈黙を破った。「今日、世界のいじめっ子たちによる地域への最大規模の軍事展開と侵略、そして United States の計画における不名誉な敗北から2ヶ月が経過し、Persian Gulf と Strait of Hormuz に新たな章が展開されている」と、国営テレビのアンカーによって読み上げられた声明の中で Mojtaba Khamenei は述べた。 Continue reading...

• Harris County Public Healthの最新報告書により、ヒューストンの結核罹患率がテキサス州で最も高く、都市部における感染リスクが浮き彫りになった。 • データは、ヒューストン地域の人口密集や社会経済的要因に関連して症例が増加していることを示している。 • 結核の発生率上昇に伴い、ハイリスク・コミュニティでの拡大を抑えるための重点的なスクリーニングと治療範囲の拡大が求められている。

検察側は、ギャノン・ヴァン・ダイクがインサイダー情報を利用してPolymarketでマドゥロ氏の拘束に賭け、40万ドルを勝ち取ったと主張している。・ベネズエラのニコラス・マドゥロ前大統領の失脚にインサイダー情報を利用して賭け、40万ドルを勝ち取ったとして起訴された米陸軍兵士が火曜日、詐欺罪について無罪を主張した。 ・ギャノン・ケン・ヴァン・ダイク（38歳）は、マンハッタンのマーガレット・ガーネット連邦地裁判長の法廷で否認せずの答弁を行った。 ・ヴァン・ダイクは、弁護人のザック・イントレイターおよびマーク・ゲラゴスと共に、丸刈りの頭に黒のブレザー、ジーンズ、茶色の靴という姿で出廷した。

• YouTuberのFred Beyerが、ステージに忍び込んでPittsburgh Steelersの偽の指名発表を行い、NFLドラフトのファンに衝撃を与えた。 • 彼は偽の身分証を使用して制限区域に侵入し、その後警備員に拘束された。 • NFLは後に、彼に対してリーグ全般への無期限の出入り禁止処分を下し、今後のイベントに出席した場合は逮捕される可能性があると警告した。

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, Austria media reported.

Several decades after rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot to death, a man named Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, telling a judge he helped other people get into a recording studio to ambush the DJ.

TPOR poll of 1,018 likely voters puts Talarico ahead of John Cornyn by three percentage points and Ken Paxton by fiveUS politics live – latest updatesDemocrats’ hopes of winning control of the US Senate in November’s midterm elections have been boosted by a poll showing James Talarico, the party’s candidate in Texas, leading in a head-to-head matchup against two potential Republican opponents.The Texas public opinion research (TPOR) survey has Talarico, a Democratic state legislator, ahead of the GOP incumbent senator, John Cornyn, and his internal party challenger, Ken Paxton, in one-on-one contests. Continue reading...

One Nation outperforms the Coalition for the first time, while the rightwing populist party’s leader has a positive rating among all age groupsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA majority of surveyed Australians approve of Pauline Hanson’s leadership of One Nation, giving her a higher job approval rating than Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor, as the Guardian Essential poll finds the rightwing populist party is outperforming the Coalition for the first time.The results come as Australians are becoming more pessimistic about the country and the economy, with the majority of respondents saying they expected things to get worse in coming months. Continue reading...

Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy say criticising Israeli government is not disloyalty but a Jewish obligationThe UK’s most senior progressive rabbis have warned that Israel’s current political direction risks becoming “incompatible with Jewish values”, while insisting that criticism of the country’s government is “a Jewish obligation” rather than an act of disloyalty.Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, co-leads of Progressive Judaism – the newly formed movement representing around a third of synagogues in the UK – said Israel’s trajectory could pose an “existential threat” not just to the country itself but to Judaism. Continue reading...

The RSF leadership, accused of committing genocide, used UAE as a ‘safe haven’ for family members and their wealth, records showA network linked to the leadership of a militia accused of genocide has amassed a vast property portfolio in Dubai as part of a sprawling “paramilitary-industrial complex” across Africa and the Middle East, an investigation has revealed.Family members, sanctioned individuals, and entities linked to the leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, have acquired more than 20 luxury properties, worth £17.7m, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the Sentry, a US investigative group. Continue reading...

Jay Bryant’s admission came more than two decades after the rapper’s killing, but he didn’t name others involvedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxNearly a quarter century after rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot to death, a man admitted in court Monday to a role in a killing that stymied investigators for decades.Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, telling a judge that he helped other people get into a recording studio to ambush the DJ, born Jason Mizell. Continue reading...

Germany’s chancellor suggests Trump administration is being outwitted at negotiating table by TehranThe US is being “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership, according to Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, who suggested the Trump administration was being outwitted at the negotiating table by Tehran.Two days ago Donald Trump cancelled a trip by US negotiators to Islamabad for indirect talks with an Iranian delegation. A previous round in the Pakistani capital two weeks earlier, when JD Vance, the American vice-president, led the US delegation, broke up without progress. Continue reading...

Long-running dispute could be resolved as improved offer is made to workers, who first began strike in January 2025The end of the year-long Birmingham bin strike is now “within sight”, the city council leader has said after committing to an improved offer for refuse workers.On Monday, John Cotton, the Labour leader of Birmingham city council, said a new, improved offer could be made to workers that he hoped would “end the strike once and for all”. Continue reading...

Heatwaves reach 45C across India as unseasonably cold weather affects parts of central CanadaWidespread heavy rain is sweeping over southern China. By Wednesday, rainfall totals are expected to exceed 100mm across many parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, and in some areas as much as 150-200mm.As a result, the Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management have been holding meetings with meteorological and hydrological departments to emphasise the importance of reinforced patrols and emergency responses to mitigate against the probable flooding that the intense rainfall is expected to bring. In particular, reservoirs with known safety concerns must remain empty during the period, as well as through the coming rainy season. Continue reading...

• The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 with a blowout victory, securing a commanding series advantage. • The Hawks' defensive struggles and offensive inefficiency led to their decisive defeat in front of the Knicks' home crowd. • New York's dominant performance positions them favorably as they look to advance further in the playoff bracket.

• Google's AI agent platform is taking the lead as enterprises transition from question-answering and content generation AI to systems that execute tasks and actions autonomously. • The platform enables practical AI applications in business workflows, accelerating adoption. • This positions Google dominantly in the US enterprise AI market, driving productivity gains and influencing competitive developments.

Prime minister says his job is not at risk over Mandelson vetting as allies back him against claims of wrongdoingKeir Starmer has said he will lead Labour into the next general election as his Downing Street allies denied claims of any wrongdoing over the appointment and vetting of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, told Sky News’s Trevor Phillips on Sunday show that “no wrongdoing by the prime minister has been proven in relation to Lord Mandelson’s appointment”, adding “the whole situation is regrettable”. Continue reading...

Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper recordsYou have just bought a secondhand car. It was older than you wanted, but were reassured because it had recently passed its MOT.Within a few days, you notice a problem with the steering and take it into a garage to be checked. As well as that issue, they find the tread depth of the tyres is so low it should not have passed the test. Continue reading...

Leaders of Canada, Mexico and Australia denounce political violence and voice their appreciation that Donald Trump and guests at correspondents dinner are unharmedWhite House correspondents’ dinner shooting – latest updatesWashington Hilton shooting – what we know so farFull rerport: Suspect in custody after Trump evacuated in shooting incidentLeaders from around the world have condemned an act of “political violence” and expressed relief that US president Donald Trump, officials and journalists were unharmed after a shooting incident at the White House correspondents dinner.Donald and Melania Trump, as well as members of the US cabinet, were evacuated from the ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday after gunshots could be heard from the hotel lobby. Continue reading...

• INDYCAR series leader Alex Palou maintains his position atop the standings as competitors intensify their pursuit and grapple with mounting pressure. • Other drivers face critical decisions regarding their approach to closing the gap with Palou in the championship race. • The competitive environment reflects the high stakes of the INDYCAR season as it progresses into its middle stages.

Uncle Jack Pearson, an army captain, says heckling ‘not in the Anzac spirit’ after welcome to country booed in Sydney, Melbourne and PerthIndigenous speakers booed while Ben Roberts-Smith attends separate Gold Coast eventMarcia Langton: The AFL bans disruptive racists. Surely police can do the same for morons who boo welcome to countryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndigenous leaders have condemned people who booed welcome to country speeches at Anzac Day dawn services across the country, with an army captain stating “racism is a cancer”.Elders who spoke at services in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth on Saturday morning were booed following a campaign by Fight for Australia, the group formerly known as March for Australia, which has previously staged major anti-immigration rallies. Continue reading...