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• 前 NAACP 总裁兼首席执行官 Ben Jealous 表示，他正在挑战该组织解雇他的决定，称此举“令人沮丧”，并指责董事会背弃了其使命。 • 该争端已公开化，Ben Jealous 指称组织内部存在职能失调和政治压力，而董事会则称双方在战略分歧和领导风格上存在矛盾。 • 民权领袖们对此持有分歧，一些人支持董事会选择领导层的权利，另一些人则警告称，在 2026 年选举前，这一争议可能会削弱该组织的影响力。

• Trump administration 宣布启动 'Operation Economic Fury'，作为扩大制裁行动的一部分，对 Iran 实施全面封锁。 • 该倡议标志着对 Iran 经济压力的重大升级，反映了 US 外交政策转向更具侵略性的措施。 • 此举发生在 Middle East 地区更广泛的地缘政治紧张局势之中，是在 US 且与 Iran 经历了数月的外交紧张之后采取的。

• Treasurer Jim Chalmers 已暗示了“transitional”拟议变动，Labor 正试图修复“structurally flawed”的预算 • 关注我们的 Australia news live blog 以获取最新动态 • 获取我们的 breaking news email、免费 app 或 daily news podcast

Fadi Saqr 被指控在 Damascus 的 Tadamon 大规模杀害平民，民众表示他必须接受正义的审判 一个 Syrian 权利委员会正在准备针对 Assad 政权内的民兵领袖 Fadi Saqr 提起诉讼，指控其涉嫌参与危害人类罪和战争罪，一名 Syrian 高级官员向 Guardian 透露了这一消息。 Saqr 是 National Defence Forces (NDF) 民兵组织的前指挥官，被广泛指控在 Damascus 的 Tadamon 街区以及 Syrian 首都的其他地区参与了对平民的大规模屠杀和强迫失踪。 继续阅读...

• 杀害 51 名 Muslims 的 Australian 白人至上主义者称心理健康状况不佳使其承认罪行 • 这名在 2019 年于 Christchurch 两座清真寺杀害了 51 名 Muslim 礼拜者的 Australian 白人至上主义者已被阻止对其认罪提起上诉，此前 New Zealand 的一家最高级别法院表示其诉求“完全没有价值” • 制造了 New Zealand 历史上案情最严重的群体枪击案的 Brenton Tarrant 在 2 月要求 Court of Appeal 允许其对认罪决定提起上诉，声称严酷的监狱条件影响了他的心理健康，并迫使他承认了罪行。

• 88 岁的华盛顿特区国会代表 Eleanor Holmes Norton 对特朗普发出的 30 年来最严重的联邦政府威胁做出了坚决回应。 • 在 Muriel Bowser 盟友的支持下，Norton 将特朗普的行为视为地方掌控权的政治胜利。 • 此次僵局凸显了联邦政府与华盛顿特区治理之间持续的权力斗争。

• Tupac 的继弟 Maurice 'Mopreme' Shakur 周二在洛杉矶高等法院对 Duane 'Keffe D' Davis 及涉及 1996 年谋杀案的未点名被告提起过失致死诉讼。 • 随着 Davis 的一级谋杀案审判临近，该诉讼声称，随着新进展的出现，“近 30 年来，线索首次开始串联起来”。 • 1996 年 9 月 7 日，在拉斯维加斯的 MGM Grand 和 Caesars Palace 附近，一辆白色 Cadillac 侧向靠近 Tupac 乘坐的 BMW，Tupac 在此次袭击中被开枪射中四次，导致死亡。

• Sevii 于 2026 年 4 月 28 日宣布推出其自主网络集群防御 (Cyber Swarm Defense, CSD) 能力，旨在以机器速度和规模应对高流量的 AI 驱动网络攻击。 • 该 ADR 平台部署了 Agentic AI Cyber Warrior 代理，可在 15 分钟内检测、遏制并修复威胁，通过固定资产定价模型消除 AI 令牌成本，从而减轻 95% 的分析师工作量。 • 诚如 Synergem Technologies 首席执行官 Frank Holt 所言，CSD 模式采用了 Myrmidon Defense Technology (MDT) 实现高效的微编排，使组织无需额外招聘或外包即可实现可预测的预算管理。

• 在此前关于国会听证证词的案件被撤销后，此次指控的具体内容尚不明确 • 美国政治实时报道 – 最新更新 • 订阅 Breaking News US 简讯邮件

Tehran’s UN envoy says ‘full respect’ of Iran’s rights also key for lasting regional stabilityUS is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich MerzWe are restarting our live coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran.Iran needs “credible guarantees” against more US-Israeli attacks before it can ensure security in the Gulf, Tehran’s envoy to the UN has said, while on a Russian visit Iran’s foreign minister blamed Washington for the failure of peace talks.Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal on the war because it does not address Iran’s nuclear program, Reuters cited a US official as saying on Monday, after Trump discussed the proposal with his top national security aides. Iran had offered to end its closure of the strait of Hormuz if the US lifted its blockade and ended the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on Iran’s nuclear program, the Associated Press reported earlier, citing two unnamed regional officials. Later reporting quoted White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt as saying the proposal was “being discussed”.Lebanese president Joseph Aoun said direct talks with Israel sought to end the war on Lebanon and that those who dragged Lebanon into it were the ones committing “treason” – a jab at the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, which claimed several attacks on Israeli targets in south Lebanon on Monday.Iraq’s newly elected president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s prime minister-designate on Monday, after the country’s leaders yielded to US pressure not to support the bid of a former premier close to Iran.The Coordination Framework – an alliance of Shia factions with varying links to Iran – had initially backed powerbroker Nouri al-Maliki to become the country’s next premier, but Trump’s ultimatum left Iraqi leaders looking elsewhere.The US and Iran clashed at the UN on Monday over Tehran’s nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice-presidents at a month-long conference to review the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. US official Christopher Yeaw said Iran’s selection was an “affront” to the treaty. Tehran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Reza Najafi, rejected the US statement as “baseless and politically motivated”. Continue reading...

Hollywood star expected to testify about claim a fellow actor confided in her that she was uncomfortable about a bathing request from another colleagueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHollywood star Rebel Wilson has entered a courthouse ahead of giving evidence in her high-profile defamation battle against the star of her directorial debut.The Pitch Perfect star is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the Australian lead actor of musical comedy The Deb. Continue reading...

After she had to travel out of state to access care, Rachel Fulton joined the Center for Reproductive Rights’ suit, which an appeal has now halted indefinitelyIt was the worst day of Rachel Fulton’s life. She stood outside her doctor’s office, reeling with the news that her dearly wanted pregnancy needed to end. But her day would, somehow, become even worse: Fulton lives in Tennessee, where abortion is banned except for very narrow threats to the patient’s life. She had to travel hours to another state to receive care from an unfamiliar doctor far from home.Fulton joined a lawsuit, along with five other patients, in 2023 against the state of Tennessee for violating their right to life. The American Medical Association and two doctors also joined the lawsuit because they say they have been prevented from providing the standard of care for their patients. Continue reading...

• Russia's Mikhail Ulyanov stated in Vienna that US tactics of strength, blackmail, ultimatums, and deadlines fail against Iran and undermine talks. • Hours before Araghchi's Moscow meeting with Putin, Ulyanov criticized Washington's approach amid broader Eurasian conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran. • The remarks align with Iran's regional tour, including Pakistan and Russia, as Tehran coordinates with allies against US pressure.

Trump officials use incident at correspondents’ dinner to pitch case for $400m project, arguing it will be ‘safe space’US politics live – latest updatesThe US Department of J (DoJ) has used the weekend shooting in Washington DC to pressure a preservation group to drop a lawsuit seeking to halt the construction of Donald Trump’s White House ballroom.Several Trump administration officials, including the president, seized on the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner to advance their case for the completion of the controversial $400m project, for which the White House’s East Wing was suddenly demolished, arguing the new ballroom was needed as a “safe space”. Continue reading...

• The First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) experienced a pullback in recent trading sessions amid market volatility. • Investors assess buy-the-dip opportunities as the ETF tracks key US cybersecurity firms. • RAD Intel, a holding, scaled from $10 million to over $220 million valuation since acquiring its AI engine in 2021, achieving 5,400% growth.

• The U.S. House of Representatives is voting on historic impeachment articles against President Trump, escalating political tensions. • The proceedings, labeled 'TRUMP IMPEACHMENT LIVE,' involve key Democrats and Republicans debating charges related to recent executive actions. • This development could lead to Senate trial, impacting midterm election strategies and party unity.

Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has fully withdrawn allegations relating to her former co-host, her lawyers sayThe TV presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn claims against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a “mutual agreement” with the broadcaster and ITN.Vanderpuije, who co-hosted a show with Walker for a year between 2022 and 2023, had filed claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment on grounds of race and sex, and breach of contract. Continue reading...

Paramount Skydance CEO fetes administration as it weighs $110bn merger with CNN parent WarnerBros DiscoveryDozens of protesters, including members of Congress, gathered along the National Mall on Thursday to protest an “intimate” dinner being held by Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison “in celebration of the First Amendment” and “honoring the Trump White House and CBS White House Correspondents”, and attended by Donald Trump.Paramount has faced criticism for the dinner, which has been seen by some as illustrative of the cozy relationship between the Ellisons and the White House – right as the Trump administration is weighing whether to approve the company’s $110bn merger with CNN parent company WarnerBros Discovery. The dinner comes before Saturday’s White House correspondents’ dinner, which Trump will attend. His defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is expected to sit at one of the many tables bought by CBS News for the event. Continue reading...

Leaders will discuss how to respond to surging energy prices amid the war in the Middle EastEurope live – latest updatesEU leaders have welcomed the end of diplomatic deadlock over a long-awaited €90bn (£78bn) loan for Ukraine, after the bloc finalised the agreement along with a 20th package of sanctions against Russia.After weeks of delay, the EU signed off on the loan on Thursday, in time for summit talks in Cyprus that are scheduled to begin in the evening and will include talks over a dinner with the Ukrainian leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...

ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousandsThe former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, will face trial at the international criminal court (ICC) after judges unanimously confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his “war on drugs”.Pre-trial judges concluded on Thursday that there were substantial grounds to believe Duterte was responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder in relation to anti-drugs crackdowns which led to the killing of thousands of people. Continue reading...

• US stock indexes rose on April 22, 2026, with the S&P 500 up 0.9% nearing its all-time high, Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 317 points or 0.7%, and Nasdaq composite jumping 1.3%. • Brent crude oil surged 3.6% to $102.04 per barrel due to uncertainty over the US-Iran war impacting Persian Gulf petroleum flows. • Corporate earnings boosted shares: GE Vernova soared 12.1% after exceeding first-quarter profit expectations, Boston Scientific rallied 8.6%, Boeing climbed 5.7%, and Philip Morris rose 6.9%.

• United States stock market climbed 1.3% over the last 7 days, building on a 35% increase over the past year with forecasted 16% annual earnings growth. • Strong fundamentals highlight undiscovered gems like Winchester Bancorp with 3283.33% earnings growth and 49.13% revenue growth at 121.44% debt-to-equity. • Top penny stocks include Village Farms International at $2.87 share price with $344.16M market cap, signaling opportunities in resilient sectors.

Day of action to support workers set for 1 May – who is organizing May Day Strong, and how can people join?Anyone who attended one of the 3,000 No Kings protests in March might have learned of the latest effort to protest against Trump administration policies: May Day Strong.The single-day protest on 1 May is taking its cue from the massive day of action that shut down Minneapolis in January by asking Americans not to shop, work or go to school. Rallies, marches and teach-ins will also take place across the country. Continue reading...

• 88-year-old congressional delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is leading a back-seat response to the most serious federal threat to D.C.’s government in 30 years. • The challenge targets local autonomy, echoing Muriel Bowser's conflicts with Trump policies. • Victory for D.C. allies could preserve home rule amid national partisan divides.

• Susie Wiles has been reinstated as President Trump’s Chief of Staff after a brief ouster amid internal White House tensions. • Her return stabilizes key operations as the administration navigates midterm preparations and policy pushes. • Wiles' pro-Trump influence is expected to shape staffing and strategy through 2026 elections.

HMRC confirms it will fight London tax tribunal’s finding that it has been overcharging for years under the lawEV charging shake-up looks to help UK households solve off-street parking problemThe UK’s tax authorities have decided to fight against a ruling that would cut VAT across all public electric car chargers, despite a judge finding they have been overcharging for years under the law.Charge My Street, a not-for-profit charging company, last month argued successfully that VAT should have been charged at 5%, rather than 20%, in a case at a London tax tribunal that could have a significant impact on electric car drivers’ costs. HM Revenue and Customs on Tuesday confirmed it will appeal against the ruling. Continue reading...