Varadkar accuses PBP of ‘bonkers’ conspiracy theory in ‘Left Government’ pamphlet

irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2023/03/08/varadkar-accuses-pbp-of-bonkers-conspiracy-theory-in-left-government-pamphlet/

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Varadkar accuses PBP of ‘bonkers’ conspiracy theory in ‘Left Government’ pamphlet

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Irish Examiner

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Leo Varadkar: 40% of people in emergency accommodation are not Irish citizens: The Taoiseach said it was factually incorrect for people to say the Government was ...

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irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2023/03/08/up-to-three-gender-equality-referendums-possible-to-address-discriminatory-language/

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Up to three gender equality referendums possible to address ‘discriminatory’ language

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Miriam Lord: It’s ‘Properly Daft.ie’ as the baby Greens wail against their leader’s betrayal

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Referendum on gender equality expected in November, with ‘outmoded’ language up for change

independent.ie/irish-news/politics/referendum-on-gender-equality-expected-in-november-with-outmoded-language-up-for-change-42375276.html

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rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0416/1443883-patent-referendum/

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Govt agrees to delay date of Patent referendum: The Government has agreed to defer the date for the referendum on the EU's Unified Patent Court ...

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Government to consider tougher sentences for knife crime: Minister for Justice Helen McEntee will bring a memo to Cabinet in relation to tougher sentences on ...

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U-turn on patent referendum ‘leaves businesses in limbo’: A decision to postpone a referendum on joining an international court looks certain to be made next ...

businesspost.ie/politics/u-turn-on-patent-referendum-leaves-businesses-in-limbo/

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Apr 15

More ministers would ease pressure on 'overloaded departments' — Tánaiste

irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41374690.html

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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...

aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems

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Apr 17

Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...

apnews.com/article/biden-china-steel-tariffs-union-workers-0399b0450b67086ca86edc43ac45e5e9

Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel

US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.

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If Quebec can separate, can Montreal be partitioned? No so fast, experts say: Some anglophones want to split Montreal (or part of it) from Quebec ...

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Signatures turned in for ballot measure to reverse Prop. 47, crack down on theft: “We cannot be afraid to challenge the status quo" when it isn't ...

dailynews.com/2024/04/18/signatures-turned-in-for-ballot-measure-to-reverse-prop-47-crack-down-on-theft/

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Chicago Tribune

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/proposed-referendum-would-strip-dupage-county-forest-preserve-board-of-its-autonomous-authority/

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Proposed referendum would strip DuPage County Forest Preserve Board of its autonomous authority

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Opposition calls for boycott of Moldova EU referendum

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Signatures roll in for tough-on-crime ballot measure to reform California's Proposition 47

latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-18/signatures-roll-in-for-tough-on-crime-ballot-measure-to-reform-proposition-47

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| Montreal Gazette: Quebec Immigration Minister Christine Fréchette said the province is working to "collaborate with the federal government to obtain gains."

montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-isnt-preparing-for-immigration-referendum-but-the-idea-is-not-at-all-a-bluff

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Apr 17

Ecuador's Noboa Shuts Down Nation on Electricity Crisis, Blaming Drought: Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa ordered businesses and government offices to shut ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/ecuador-president-noboa-shuts-down-nation-on-electricity-crisis

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Allschwil: 8-seater tram - Marching halt for extension: First clarify what the population wants: marching stop for 8er extension to Allschwil

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Abortion ban supercharges Arizona politics, challenging GOP: As abortion politics and policy clash in Arizona and threaten to sway the swing state ...

latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-17/abortion-law-supercharged-arizona-politics-what-will-gop-legislators-do

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.

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Adliswil: Residents want a vote on the Swiss Re: The Adliswil parliament has actually already decided on the planned large-scale development of Swiss Re ...

zsz.ch/adliswil-anwohner-wollen-abstimmung-ueber-ueberbauung-der-swiss-re-987219965695

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Apr 17

Will Abortion in Florida and Arizona Decide the Election?: Battles over abortion rights and restrictions could redraw the electoral map in two key states this ...

slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2024/04/could-abortion-turn-florida-blue-again

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Apr 17

Referendum draft proposes bringing Forest Preserve District back under DuPage County Board control

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/referendum-draft-proposes-bringing-forest-preserve-district-back-under-dupage-county-board-control/

wired.com/story/google-no-tech-for-apartheid-project-nimbus-israel-gaza-protest/

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Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...

Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government

Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.

Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.

These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.

Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.

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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.

nation.africa/kenya/news/education/performing-arts-to-be-compulsory-in-cbc-syllabus-says-machogu--4591304

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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...

thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/

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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday

gulfnews.com/uae/government/rains-in-sharjah-remote-work-for-government-departments-extended-till-april-17-1.102191005

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Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.

bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68831697

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Trump trial not a referendum on his presidency, prosecutor tells prospective jurors

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Moldova Sets Date for Crucial Presidential Election, EU Vote: Moldova is set to hold a presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union on ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/moldova-sets-date-for-crucial-presidential-election-eu-vote

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States where abortion is on the ballot in the 2024 election: Abortion rights advocates have reason to be hopeful: Since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/abortion-ballot-measures/

Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy

Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.

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Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...

apnews.com/article/iran-israel-attack-hamas-biden-8ffb1a81e6769bb1d27c849e6108da36

Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank

The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.

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npr.org/2024/04/15/1244781284/florida-abortion-amendment-voters-november

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Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying

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Apr 13

Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...

wsj.com/finance/currencies/do-kwon-lost-to-the-sec-the-u-s-is-piling-up-other-crypto-wins-too-6c12bdde

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Government u-turns on patent court referendum described as ‘disappointing’ and ‘shameful’

businesspost.ie/news/government-u-turns-on-patent-court-referendum-described-as-disappointing-and-shameful/

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Bristol elections will look different this year for first time in over a decade: A referendum was held in 2022, where voters decided to scrap the role

bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/you-wont-voting-bristol-mayor-9228605

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Apr 16

Broward schools OK settlement in charter-schools dispute; teacher pay discussion withdrawn

sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/broward-schools-ok-settlement-in-charter-schools-dispute-teacher-pay-discussion-withdrawn/

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Associated Press

apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f

Apr 12

House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...

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20 years after Abu Ghraib photos, survivors tell their stories in court: The survivors recount horrific experiences of sexual assault, beatings ...

trtworld.com/discrimination/20-years-after-abu-ghraib-photos-survivors-tell-their-stories-in-court-17759410

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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...

itv.com/news/channel/2024-04-12/detective-series-bergerac-confirmed-for-return-featuring-jersey-locations

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Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party

ft.com/content/fcca4a8f-2de2-479f-b242-786f1bd2d512

Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case

Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.

Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.

She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.

Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.

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Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

apnews.com/article/japan-philippines-trilateral-kishida-marcos-biden-03e6288c5b5155af1bb693a464de875d

Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Health reform Efas: referendum takes place: The unions have the necessary signatures: the electorate will vote on the financing reform of the health insurance ...

tagesanzeiger.ch/gesundheitsreform-efas-referendum-kommt-zustande-877668992751

news.com.au/technology/science/animals/first-photo-of-instafamous-molly-the-magpie-as-it-is-set-to-be-returned-to-family-under-a-few-conditions/news-story/d666cd8e1bffb9e8e1847bde949da377

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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...

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Constitution talks in Port of Spain call for referendum - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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| Montreal Gazette: "The more he puts his cards on the table, the more he goes into detail, the more Quebecers see less reason to vote for the PQ."

montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/pq-leaders-referendum-pledge-most-radical-ever-seen-duhaime-says

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Montreal Gazette

montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/renewed-calls-to-carve-an-11th-province-out-of-quebec-after-pq-referendum-promise

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PQ referendum promise prompts renewed calls to partition Quebec: Former Canadian Party of Quebec candidate Marc Perez says his coalition will host a talk ...

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Apr 13

Paddy Cosgrave’s high-risk return: ‘He is a fascinating figure ... I think he relishes the notoriety’

irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/04/13/paddy-cosgraves-high-risk-return-he-is-a-fascinating-figure-i-think-he-relishes-the-notoriety/

irishexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/arid-41372875.html

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Irish Examiner

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Elaine Loughlin: Peter Burke is waiting in the wings to become future Fine Gael leader

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Colorado groups say they've collected enough signatures to place an abortion rights measure on the ballot

nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/colorado-signatures-abortion-ballot-measure-rcna147558

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Apr 12

Anti-abortion groups eye challenge if Florida voters approves ballot measure: The fight over abortion likely won't end in November.

politico.com/news/2024/04/11/florida-abortion-ballot-lawsuit-00151880

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Apr 14

Editorial: Another reason to be skeptical about next Charleston County sales tax extension

postandcourier.com/opinion/editorials/charleston-county-transportation-sales-tax-referendum/article_c1c152c2-f74d-11ee-a7e4-4fad1b02bea9.html

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Micheál Martin wants patent referendum delayed for ‘proper preparation’: Martin claimed the proposal was not due to the overwhelming defeats of the family and ...

businesspost.ie/news/micheal-martin-wants-patent-referendum-delayed-for-proper-preparation/

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Robert Libman: Referendum on immigration? Legault is playing with fire: The premier risks deepening an already uncomfortable divide and inflaming debate about ...

montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/robert-libman-an-immigration-referendum-is-a-dangerous-gambit

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‘Corrosive obsession with a person’s race’: David Seymour on Māori Wards: ACT Party leader David Seymour would vote against Māori wards if his home council were ...

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Harris scraps difficult proposals for focused approach to childcare, farms and business

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EU candidate Moldova takes action to prevent Russian influence in referendum: The US Institute for War Studies warned Moldova that Russia could try to ...

euronews.com/2024/04/12/eu-candidate-moldova-takes-action-to-prevent-russian-influence-in-referendum

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Apr 11

A number of U.S. states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024: Across the country, there have been increased efforts to put abortion rights questions to ...

theglobeandmail.com/world/article-a-number-of-us-states-could-have-abortion-on-the-ballot-in-2024/

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

postcrescent.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/11/more-school-districts-going-to-referendum-but-passage-rates-are-down/73135248007/

Apr 12

More Wisconsin school districts went to referendum this spring, but only about two-thirds were successful

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Explainer: What are the pros and cons of Ireland joining the Unified Patent Court?

businesspost.ie/news/explainer-what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-ireland-joining-the-unified-patent-court/

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42% Of Florida Voters Want To Reverse Six-Week Abortion Ban—But Almost As Many Are Undecided, Poll Finds

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Government to consider postponement of patent court referendum : Political and legal sources have expressed their concerns over the June referendum to the ...

businesspost.ie/news/government-to-consider-postponement-of-patent-court-referendum/

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Apr 11

Group of Black KC leaders petition to rescind city manager’s new contract, alleging racism

kansascity.com/news/local/article287564645.html

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Indications Govt may postpone June patent referendum: There are indications that the Government will postpone the planned constitutional referendum on the ...

rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0411/1443042-patent-referendum/

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Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is ...

apnews.com/article/prince-harry-us-resident-meghan-5bad226e20fede037b5ce836cb1e6a60

Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.

The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.

There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.

It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.

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‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP

occrp.org/en/investigations/youre-never-too-busy-for-your-banker-how-italys-ndrangheta-mafia-allegedly-infiltrated-canadian-banks

Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Infiltrated Canadian Banks

A faction of the 'Ndrangheta based in Toronto allegedly relied on relationships with staff at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.

Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected leader, was targeted in a large-scale organized crime investigation where charges against him and his associates were eventually dropped.

Through internal police reports, wiretap summaries, and court records, it was revealed how Figliomeni and his allies allegedly infiltrated two major Canadian banks.

Investigations uncovered that Figliomeni and his group may have laundered their proceeds from illegal activities through the banks, although the charges were ultimately not pursued in court.

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Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.

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Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot

apnews.com/article/poland-espinonage-ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-plot-a7e3f5944ba165dd30b271840ffa9f95

Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan

A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.

Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.

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Record value for financial assets: German private households are richer than ever

n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Deutsche-Privathaushalte-sind-so-reich-wie-nie-article24882901.html

Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth

German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.

Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.

Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.

Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.

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Elections 2024 Fund | The Caravan

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US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...

apnews.com/article/un-vote-palestinian-membership-us-veto-8d8ad60d8576b5ab9e70d2f8bf7e2881

Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership

In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.

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Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 civil cases: Donald Trump has lost a bid to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack ...

apnews.com/article/trump-capitol-riot-jan-6-civil-lawsuits-7f80a140e728247ea5ec8db9d4d46eb2

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Stephen A. Smith slams Trump hush money trial: ‘I want him to lose the right way’

thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4604091-stephen-a-smith-slams-trump-hush-money-trial-i-want-him-to-lose-the-right-way/

Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial

A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.

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UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...

icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/

Quick Glance: UK Reacts to ICIJ Report on London Property of Putin Ally

The UK government froze the multimillion-dollar London property roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists unveiled its connection to Igor Komarov and its seemingly untouched status by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official.

In February, the ongoing relationship between Komarov and the prime central London townhouse on Herbert Crescent, purchased for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company he previously managed, was highlighted.

An update was made on April 5 regarding the Companies House records for Wastom, aligning with the ROE filings.

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AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt: In all East German federal states, the AfD is the strongest force in surveys - until now ...

welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251100170/AfD-rutscht-in-Umfrage-in-Sachsen-Anhalt-auf-Platz-zwei.html

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Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More: Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/asia/modi-india-election.html

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