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O presidente pareceu sugerir que o prazo legislativo para aprovar a guerra não se aplica mais enquanto os Democratas resistem US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump afirmou em uma carta enviada a líderes do Congresso na sexta-feira que as hostilidades com o Irã foram “encerradas”, sugerindo que o prazo de 60 dias para buscar aprovação do poder legislativo não se aplica mais. A sexta-feira marca 60 dias desde que o presidente dos EUA notificou membros do Congresso que os EUA e Israel lançaram ataques contra o Irã em 28 de fevereiro. Sob a War Powers Act of 1973, o presidente pode mobilizar tropas para responder a uma “ameaça iminente”, mas deve receber aprovação do Congresso dentro de 60 dias para continuar as operações militares. Continue reading...

• O ex-presidente e CEO da NAACP, Ben Jealous, afirma que está contestando a decisão do grupo de demiti-lo, classificando a medida como “desanimadora” e acusando o conselho de abandonar sua missão. • A disputa tornou-se pública, com Jealous alegando disfunção interna e pressão política dentro da organização, enquanto o conselho cita divergências estratégicas e o estilo de liderança. • Líderes de direitos civis estão divididos, com alguns apoiando o direito do conselho de escolher a liderança e outros alertando que a controvérsia pode enfraquecer a influência da organização antes das eleições de 2026.

• Mark Rowley diz que os comentários de Zack Polanski correm o risco de minar a confiança de policiais que confrontam suspeitos ‘perigosos’ • O líder do Partido Verde, Zack Polanski, minou de forma impensada a confiança dos policiais para lidar com pessoas perigosas ao compartilhar uma postagem crítica em redes sociais após os esfaqueamentos em Golders Green, de acordo com o chefe da Polícia Metropolitana. • Policiais foram filmados detendo o suspeito após duas pessoas judias serem esfaqueadas no subúrbio do noroeste de Londres na quarta-feira.

Comitê parlamentar toma medida incomum ao declarar falta de confiança em executivos de empresa de serviços públicos Parlamentares acusaram a liderança da South East Water de incompetência devido a repetidas interrupções no fornecimento de água para dezenas de milhares de clientes, e expressaram falta de confiança em sua capacidade de reformular a empresa. Parlamentares de todo o espectro político afirmaram que David Hinton, CEO da SEW, e o conselho de administração operavam uma cultura de falta de prestação de contas na empresa, que fornece água potável para 2,3 milhões de clientes em Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey e Sussex. Continue lendo...

A observação de aves não é mais um passatempo de nicho e antiquado, diz a RSPB, já que pesquisas mostram um aumento de 47% no hobby desde 2018. A observação de aves é o segundo hobby que mais cresce entre a Geração Z, atrás apenas da confecção de joias, de acordo com um estudo plurianual com mais de 24.000 pessoas. Quase 750.000 membros da Geração Z (jovens de 16 a 29 anos) na Grã-Bretanha apreciam observar aves regularmente, um aumento de 1.088% desde 2018, segundo pesquisa da Fifty5Blue publicada pela RSPB. Continue lendo...

Com o premiê em terreno instável à medida que as eleições de maio se aproximam, analisamos quem poderia disputar a liderança do Partido Trabalhista. À medida que as eleições de maio se aproximam, a especulação sobre a liderança em Westminster torna-se mais intensa. Keir Starmer está seguro e, se estiver, por quanto tempo? Quando os assuntos fiscais de Angela Rayner serão resolvidos, e ela retornará ao gabinete? Com quem Andy Burnham fez um acordo para voltar a Westminster, e os parlamentares o apoiariam se o fizesse? Por que Wes Streeting ficou tão calado? Continue lendo...

Exclusivo: O governo deve apoiar projetos que priorizem energias renováveis para proteger os consumidores de choques de preços contínuos, dizem eles Receba nosso e-mail de notícias de última hora, aplicativo gratuito ou nosso podcast diário de notícias Ex-líderes da indústria de petróleo e gás, incluindo executivos seniores da BP e da Shell, estão alertando o governo Albanese que os australianos correm o risco de choques de preços contínuos e custos mais elevados se o governo priorizar o desenvolvimento de combustíveis fósseis em resposta à crise energética global. Dezesseis ex-executivos e profissionais — que trabalharam para empresas como Woodside, Inpex, Exxon Mobil e Esso — instaram o governo a rejeitar apelos para acelerar a extração de gás e carvão, argumentando que isso não faria nada para melhorar a segurança de combustível líquido do país. Continue lendo...

Mojtaba Khamenei diz que Teerã eliminará os ‘abusos do inimigo na hidrovia’ e protegerá seus programas nuclear e de mísseis US politics live – latest updates O líder supremo do Irã quebrou seu silêncio recente com uma declaração desafiadora exaltando o controle do Irã sobre a navegação no estreito de Ormuz e prometendo proteger os programas nuclear e de mísseis do país. “Hoje, dois meses após a maior implantação militar e agressão pelos valentões do mundo na região, e a derrota vergonhosa dos Estados Unidos em seus planos, um novo capítulo está se abrindo para o Golfo Pérsico e o estreito de Ormuz”, disse Mojtaba Khamenei em uma declaração lida por um apresentador da televisão estatal. Continue lendo...

• Um novo relatório da Saúde Pública do Condado de Harris revela que Houston possui as maiores taxas de tuberculose no Texas, destacando os riscos de transmissão urbana. • Os dados mostram casos elevados ligados a populações densas e fatores socioeconômicos na área de Houston. • O aumento da incidência de TB exige triagens direcionadas e expansões no tratamento para conter a propagação em comunidades de alto risco.

• Promotores alegam que Gannon Van Dyke ganhou US$ 400.000 usando informações privilegiadas para apostar na operação contra Maduro no Polymarket. • O soldado do exército dos EUA, acusado de ganhar US$ 400.000 ao utilizar informações privilegiadas para apostar na remoção do deposto presidente venezuelano Nicolás Maduro, declarou-se inocente das acusações de fraude na terça-feira. • Gannon Ken Van Dyke, de 38 anos, apresentou a alegação na sala de audiências da juíza distrital dos EUA, Margaret Garnett, em Manhattan. Van Dyke estava com a cabeça raspada e vestia um blazer preto, jeans e sapatos marrons ao chegar ao tribunal com seus advogados, Zach Intrater e Mark Geragos. Continue lendo...

Fred Beyer shocked NFL Draft fans after sneaking onto the stage and announcing a fake Pittsburgh Steelers pick. Using fake credentials, he entered a restricted area before security stopped him. The NFL later gave him an indefinite league-wide ban and warned he could be arrested if he attends future events.

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...