• A Comissão Eleitoral anulou a votação de 29 de abril em 15 seções nas circunscrições de Magrahat Paschim e Diamond Harbour, em South 24 Parganas, devido a violência e distúrbios.
• A nova votação está agendada para 2 de maio, das 7h às 18h, sob monitoramento rigoroso para garantir um processo eleitoral justo.
• A decisão responde a relatos de interrupções que comprometeram a integridade do voto nessas áreas.
• O Trinamool Congress (TMC) recorreu à Suprema Corte na sexta-feira para uma audiência urgente contestando a decisão da Comissão Eleitoral da Índia de nomear apenas funcionários do governo central como supervisores de apuração para as eleições da Assembleia de Bengala Ocidental.
• O Chefe de Justiça da Índia, Surya Kant, ordenou uma audiência urgente para sábado, com o pedido a ser analisado por uma bancada composta pelos magistrados PS Narasimha e Joymalya Bagchi, indicando uma consideração de alta prioridade para a disputa eleitoral.
• A contestação reflete as tensões políticas contínuas em Bengala Ocidental em relação à justiça eleitoral e à governança, com o TMC se opondo ao que considera um potencial viés nos procedimentos de contagem de votos.
O líder do Partido Verde compartilhou uma postagem nas redes sociais que parecia mostrar policiais chutando a cabeça do suspeito do ataque em Golders Green. Reportagem completa: as críticas de Zack Polanski à prisão do ataque em Golders Green terão um ‘efeito inibidor’, diz o chefe da Met. Bom dia, bem-vindo ao nosso blog de política do Reino Unido. O comissário da Polícia Metropolitana, Mark Rowley, negou estar “intervindo na política” após escrever uma carta aberta a Zack Polanski sobre a forma como os policiais prenderam o suspeito do ataque em Golders Green. Continue lendo...
Fadi Saqr é acusado de assassinatos em massa de civis em Tadamon, Damascus, onde as pessoas dizem que ele deve enfrentar a justiça. Uma comissão de direitos síria está preparando um processo acusando Fadi Saqr, um líder de milícia dentro do regime de Assad, de envolvimento em crimes contra a humanidade e crimes de guerra, disse uma alta autoridade síria ao Guardian. Saqr é ex-comandante da milícia National Defence Forces (NDF) e é amplamente acusado de envolvimento no assassinato em massa e desaparecimento forçado de civis no bairro de Tadamon em Damascus, bem como em outras partes da capital síria. Continue lendo...
Relatório preliminar contém 14 recomendações, após inquérito examinar as ações das agências antes do ataque no qual 15 pessoas foram mortas
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A comunidade judaica de Sydney informou à polícia sobre uma ameaça de “alto” risco de um ataque no festival Chanukah by the Sea de dezembro na praia de Bondi, mas a polícia de NSW parece não ter concluído uma avaliação de risco abrangente para o evento, concluiu um relatório preliminar da comissão real.
O relatório preliminar da comissão real sobre antissemitismo e coesão social, estabelecida após o ataque terrorista de dezembro, não encontrou lacunas nas leis atuais que pudessem ter evitado o tiroteio. No entanto, o relatório pediu uma coordenação melhor do policiamento em festivais e eventos judaicos. Continue lendo...
John Edwards, the data privacy watchdog, says he is fully cooperating with ICO’s independent report into ‘HR matters’The UK’s information commissioner has stepped back from his job after the data protection regulator launched an independent workplace investigation into unspecified “HR matters”.John Edwards, the national watchdog for information rights, data privacy and transparency among public bodies, said he was cooperating with the investigation in a post on his LinkedIn account. Continue reading...
2Apply’s over-collection of personal information adds to the power of the real estate industry in the competitive rental market, Carly Kind saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn online rental platform has been urged to stop collecting users’ personal information after the Australian privacy commissioner found the gathering of “excessive” data compounded the vulnerability of tenants amid the housing crisis.RentTech platforms are increasingly used by real estate agents in Australia for people applying for rental properties to submit applications and supporting documentation. The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has identified 57 different rent platforms operating in Australia. Continue reading...
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.
Broadcaster takes Kiis FM to court to argue licensee was wrong to terminate him for serious breach of contractFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereKyle Sandilands’ court case was not an occasion for a “royal commission” into his career and he just wants to get back to work quickly, the shock jock’s lawyers have told the federal court.Sandilands, who was earning $10m a year to front the Kyle and Jackie O Show, has taken Kiis FM to court to argue the licensee, Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), was wrong to terminate him for serious breach of contract earlier this month. Continue reading...
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...