• 선거관리위원회는 폭력 및 소요 사태로 인해 South 24 Parganas 지역의 Magrahat Paschim 및 Diamond Harbour 선거구 내 15개 투표소의 4월 29일 투표 결과를 무효로 선언했습니다.
• 공정한 선거 프로세스를 보장하기 위해 엄격한 감시 하에 5월 2일 오전 7시부터 오후 6시까지 재투표가 실시될 예정입니다.
• 이번 결정은 해당 지역의 투표 무결성을 훼손한 혼란 보고에 따른 조치입니다.
• Trinamool Congress (TMC)는 West Bengal Assembly 선거의 counting supervisors로 중앙 정부 직원만을 임명하기로 한 Election Commission of India의 결정에 이의를 제기하며 금요일 Supreme Court에 긴급 심리를 요청했습니다.
• Chief Justice of India Surya Kant는 토요일 긴급 심리를 지시했으며, PS Narasimha 및 Joymalya Bagchi 판사로 구성된 재판부에서 청원을 심리하도록 하여 해당 선거 분쟁을 최우선으로 고려하고 있음을 시사했습니다.
• 이번 이의 제기는 West Bengal의 선거 공정성 및 거버넌스와 관련해 지속되는 정치적 긴장을 반영하며, TMC는 투표 집계 절차에서 발생할 수 있는 잠재적 편향성에 대해 반대하고 있습니다.
• 녹색당 당대표는 Golders Green 공격 용의자의 머리를 경찰관들이 발로 차는 듯한 모습이 담긴 소셜 미디어 게시물을 공유했습니다.
• 전체 보고서: Zack Polanski의 Golders Green 공격 체포에 대한 비판이 ‘위축 효과’를 가져올 것이라고 런던 경찰청장이 말했습니다.
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파디 사크르(Fadi Saqr)는 다마스쿠스 타다몬(Tadamon)에서 민간인을 대량 학살한 혐의를 받고 있으며, 사람들은 그가 반드시 법의 심판을 받아야 한다고 말합니다.
한 시리아 고위 관리가 가디언(the Guardian)에 전한 바에 따르면, 시리아 인권 위원회는 아사드 정권 내 민병대 지도자였던 파디 사크르를 인도에 반한 죄 및 전쟁 범죄에 연루된 혐의로 기소하기 위한 소송을 준비하고 있습니다.
사크르는 국방군(National Defence Forces, NDF) 민병대의 전직 사령관으로, 다마스쿠스 타다몬 지역 및 시리아 수도의 다른 지역에서 민간인을 대량 학살하고 강제 실종시킨 혐의를 널리 받고 있습니다. 계속 읽기...
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시드니 유대인 공동체는 지난 12월 본다이 비치에서 열린 ‘차누카 바이 더 씨(Chanukah by the Sea)’ 축제에서 공격이 발생할 “높은” 위협이 있다고 경찰에 알렸으나, NSW 경찰은 해당 행사에 대한 포괄적인 위험 평가를 완료하지 않은 것으로 중간 왕립 조사위원회 보고서에서 밝혀졌습니다.
12월 테러 공격 이후 설립된 반유대주의 및 사회적 결속에 관한 왕립 조사위원회의 중간 보고서는 총격 사건을 예방할 수 있었던 현행법상의 허점을 발견하지 못했습니다.
하지만 이 보고서는 유대교 축제와 행사에서 치안 활동의 더 나은 공조를 촉구했습니다.
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Exclusive: Ministers urged to consult sector on proposed social cohesion measures meant to tackle extremismSeveral leading civil society organisations have urged the government to consult the sector before introducing new powers for the Charity Commission, which they warn risks “suppressing legitimate advocacy” at a time when civic space is under increased pressure.Signatories including leaders from some of the UK’s largest civil society bodies, alongside faith-based and community organisations, wrote to the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, saying the proposed social cohesion measures could lead to the “suppression of lawful advocacy, campaigning and community engagement”. Continue reading...
Measure by Jamie Raskin follows statements by Trump about annihilating Iran and post depicting himself as JesusSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHouse Democrats on Tuesday proposed creating a commission that would work with JD Vance to remove Donald Trump from office under the 25th amendment, should they determine he is no longer fit to serve.The measure, introduced by Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, follows a series of statements from Trump, including his recent warning that Iran’s “whole civilization will die” if it did not capitulate to his demands, and a social media post that depicted him as Jesus Christ. Continue reading...
South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives accuse multiculturalism minister and department of discriminationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint against the New South Wales multiculturalism minister and his department over allegations of racial discrimination against organisations representing south Asian Muslims and caste-oppressed Hindu communities.According to an email seen by Guardian Australia, the Human Rights Commission last month accepted the complaint, against Steve Kamper and his department, for investigation. Continue reading...
Trans and gender-diverse people experience ‘significant and preventable barriers to their safety and dignity’, report findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe sex discrimination commissioner says there has been a concerted disinformation campaign against transgender rights since Australia’s postal survey on same-sex marriage.The Australian Human Rights Commission released a report on Tuesday – coinciding with international trans day of visibility – finding that trans and gender-diverse people experience “significant and preventable barriers to their safety, dignity and full participation in society” spanning healthcare, housing, education, employment and public life. Continue reading...
• Senators introduced the Fiscal Commission Act mirroring House version to create commission recommending fiscal health policies.
• Commission aims to tackle rising U.S. debt through targeted policy proposals amid ongoing budget concerns.
• Bill provides structured approach for bipartisan fiscal reforms without specifying exact recommendations upfront.
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Watchdog issues formal guidance to trustees at top AI research institute after staff expressed concernsThe board of the UK’s leading AI research institute has been reminded of its legal duties in areas such as financial oversight and managing organisational change by the charity watchdog after a whistleblower complaint.The Charity Commission has issued formal regulatory advice and guidance to trustees at the Alan Turing Institute (ATI) – the organisation’s board – after it was contacted by a group of staff with a list of concerns. Continue reading...
Peter Achterstraat says protections are essential as apartments increasingly become ‘the only place people can afford to buy’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales productivity commissioner wants exorbitant commissions for strata managers banned “sooner rather than later”, with apartments expected to make up half of all Sydney homes by 2041.The NSW government is yet to commit to implementing the recommendations contained in Peter Achterstraat’s report. He has advised outlawing commissions on insurance premiums and other services. Continue reading...
• Political operatives tied to Trump, including those from Safe America Media and People Who Think, secured DHS contracts for a $220 million public awareness ad campaign launched amid urgent needs.
• The March 3 DHS memo justified limited competition with 10-12% commissions below the 15% industry norm, marking it as the most expensive U.S. government marketing effort in the past decade outside military and COVID campaigns.
• The campaign featured Gov. Kristi Noem in a cowboy hat at Mount Rushmore, sparking White House friction and perceptions of her positioning for a future political run without Trump's direct approval.
The move, which lowers fees to 25%, is a breakthrough for Chinese developers Tencent and ByteDanceSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxApple announced late on Thursday it would lower the commission fees collected in its App Store in mainland China. The move follows pressure from regulators in the tech company’s second-largest market, as well as global scrutiny of its payment requirements.Fees for in-app purchases and paid transactions will be lowered to 25% from 30% starting on Sunday, Apple said in a statement on its blog for developers. Continue reading...