Politics

US lawmakers demand investigation into Trump administration’s secret surveillance of Americans

The Guardian

US lawmakers demand investigation into Trump administration’s secret surveillance of Americans

Exclusive: Two congressmembers respond to revelations of government snooping on journalists, non-profits and unions Two congressional Democrats asked a government watchdog Tuesday to investigate the Trump administration’s use of an obscure…

The Guardian

Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say

Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say

Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.

America’s expats are still waiting for tax reform

America’s expats are still waiting for tax reform

The United States is nearly alone in the world in taxing people based on citizenship rather than residence.

Luxon demands answers from Air NZ. New Zealanders deserve the same from him

Luxon demands answers from Air NZ. New Zealanders deserve the same from him

I was surprised to hear the Prime Minister’s unusually blunt assessment of Air New Zealand’s latest financial result, Ian Taylor writes.

Stealing greenstone ‘like p...ing on someone’s war medals’

Stealing greenstone ‘like p...ing on someone’s war medals’

There’s a thriving black market in raw pounamu, with a 10kg slab worth up to $25,000 in China.

Court strikes down New York law that sought to hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change

Court strikes down New York law that sought to hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change

A federal court on Monday struck down a New York law that sought to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change. Brenda Sannes, an Obama appointee, ruled that New York’s “Climate Superfund” law is preempted by federal…

Brussels says €90 billion loan for Ukraine is enough for now amid growing doubts

Euronews

Brussels says €90 billion loan for Ukraine is enough for now amid growing doubts

The longevity of the EU's €90 billion support loan for Ukraine is in serious doubt as Russia escalates the war and drives up material costs. Brussels says the financial plan remains sufficient "for the moment".

Euronews

Al Jazeera

Iran and Russia vow to stand against US ‘unilateralism’

Iranian President Pezeshkian thanked Putin for Moscow’s support, vowing to resist US 'unilateralism'.

Al Jazeera

Russia sanctions bill 'hanging by a thread' in US Congress — media

TASS

Russia sanctions bill 'hanging by a thread' in US Congress — media

House Democrats fear that "the bill as written would give President Donald Trump even more tariff-related authorities that he could abuse"

TASS

Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally

Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally

El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and insults between the two.

Can JD Vance Win Over Skeptical Jewish Voters?

The New York Times

Can JD Vance Win Over Skeptical Jewish Voters?

The vice president is attempting to unite conservative Jews with their antagonists in one coalition, as one appearance in Nevada on Monday showed. Some are uneasy about it.

The New York Times

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