Verdict in first criminal trial against a US president comes after jury deliberated for less than 12 hours
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/30/trump-trial-hush-money-verdictOpen linkView original on kbin.socialCriticism of proposed scheme comes as another blow to the party’s struggling election campaign
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/26/rishi-sunaks-national-service-pledge-is-bonkers-says-ex-military-chiefOpen linkView original on kbin.socialPM’s only hope seemed to hinge on more time, but a summer poll could ramp up scrutiny of Labour and its policies
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/22/rishi-sunaks-snap-election-decision-is-likely-motivated-by-damage-controlOpen linkView original on kbin.socialTrump campaign said video using Nazi-era language was posted by staffer who didn’t see wording, yet it stayed up for 15 hours
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/21/donald-trump-video-unified-reichOpen linkView original on kbin.socialThe shock of an assassination attempt could heal deep divisions Fico exploited, but the omens are not promising, says author and broadcaster John Kampfner
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/16/robert-fico-slovakia-assassination-attemptOpen linkView original on kbin.socialProtesters block convoy, throw food into road and set fire to vehicles at Tarqumiya checkpoint near Hebron
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/13/total-outrage-white-house-condemns-israeli-settlers-attack-on-gaza-aid-convoyOpen linkView original on kbin.socialUK health minister ‘spreading baseless claims’ by saying local council planned to restrict freedom to drive, say Lib Dems
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/13/uk-minister-maria-caulfield-faces-calls-to-refer-herself-to-ethics-adviser-over-false-15-minute-city-claimsOpen linkView original on kbin.socialModi’s government is popular despite the lived economic experience of people, not because of it
The designation could allow Germany's intelligence agency to surveil and investigate members of the far-right party. The AfD says it plans to appeal the ruling.
https://www.dw.com/en/german-court-upholds-afd-suspected-extremist-status/a-69060959Open linkView original on kbin.socialThe assignment of judges to cases should be random, not political
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/05/09/how-judge-mandering-is-eroding-trust-in-americas-judiciaryOpen linkView original on kbin.socialHuman-rights lawyers are trying to save laws meant to tame violent rulers
https://www.economist.com/international/2024/05/09/the-worlds-rules-based-order-is-crackingOpen linkView original on kbin.socialOne Nation moderates call on defeated West Midlands mayor to take ‘brand Andy’ to Westminster
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/12/tories-andy-street-parliament-leader-west-midlands-mayor-conservative-partyOpen linkView original on kbin.socialThe discussion thread is for casual and off-topic conversation that doesn't merit its own submission.
The west’s relative loss of power is reflected in fine dining
The PM has danced to their tune and the dreadful election results were the inevitable outcome. The solution can’t be more of the same, says the former Conservative MP Justine Greening
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/07/tories-reform-local-elections-rishi-sunak-culture-warOpen linkView original on kbin.socialOECD, IMF and WTO forecast sharp rebound in global flow of products this year after 2023 slump
Former PM made the requirement to bring photo ID a stipulation of the Elections Act in 2022
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/02/minister-sorry-as-veterans-find-id-card-not-valid-for-english-electionsOpen linkView original on kbin.social
Former PM made the requirement to bring photo ID a stipulation of the Elections Act in 2022
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/02/minister-sorry-as-veterans-find-id-card-not-valid-for-english-electionsOpen linkView original on kbin.socialRevelation in new book that possible Trump running mate killed ‘untrainable’ hunting dog prompts widespread revulsion
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/27/kristi-noem-trump-vp-book-killing-dogOpen linkView original on kbin.social
