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Interior minister Nancy Faeser promises ‘tough action’ to protect democracy as political assaults riseThe German interior minister Nancy Faeser has vowed to fight a surge in violence against politicians after a German member of the European parliament had to be taken to hospital following an attack while he was campaigning for re-election.Matthias Ecke, 41, a member of Faeser’s Social Democrats (SPD), was hit and kicked by a group of four people while putting up posters in Dresden, capital of the eastern state of Saxony, police said. An SPD source said his injuries would require an operation. Continue reading... Source link

Sadiq Khan has won a historic third term as London mayor, while a partial recount has been ordered in Birmingham for the West Midlands contest. From councils to mayoralties, find out what happened in your areaLocal and mayoral election results – liveCouncil results – visual analysis Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2024/may/02/local-elections-2024-full-council-results-for-england Author : Niels de Hoog, Seán Clarke, Anna Leach, Antonio Voce, Pablo Gutiérrez, Harry Fischer, Rich Cousins and Ashley Kirk Publish date : 2024-05-04 17:17:14 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

An unnamed Palestinian official familiar with the mediation efforts expressed cautious optimism to the Reuters news agencyIsraeli warplanes have attacked targets in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, after a rocket was launched towards the Ein Hashlosha kibbutz in Israel on Friday, the IDF has said.The Israeli army said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter, that the rocket fell in an area near the border fence between Israel and southern Gaza. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/may/04/middle-east-crisis-israel-gaza-hamas-war-ceasefire-talks Author : Hamish Mackay (now) and Clea Skopeliti (earlier) Publish date : 2024-05-04 14:26:38 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Water bottle stations set up in St Leonards-on-Sea and part of Hastings as customers face days without serviceAbout 31,000 properties are without water in East Sussex due to a burst water main.Southern Water said the disruption in St Leonards-on-Sea and some areas of Hastings was expected to continue into Sunday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/04/burst-water-main-leaves-properties-without-water-in-east-sussex-st-leonards-hastings-southern-water Author : PA Media Publish date : 2024-05-04 11:33:20 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The results of mayoral elections in Greater Manchester, London and the West Midlands are among those expected on SaturdayBeneath the euphoria of Labour’s wins in places such as Blackpool, Hartlepool and Thurrock lies a nervousness about the party’s performance in urban areas, with campaigners warning it had lost ground in both London and Birmingham.By Friday afternoon, the party had gained more than 140 council seats and won the Blackpool South byelection with the third biggest swing in post-war history. But party sources said they were not confident of winning the marginal West Midlands mayoral race and that the Tory candidate

Police investigating after Brittany Lauga allegedly assaulted in central Queensland town of YeppoonGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQueensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga has alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted in the central Queensland town of Yeppoon last weekend, and claims other women may also have been similarly attacked.Lauga posted a statement on social media, saying she had contacted police early on the morning of Sunday 28 April.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/may/04/queensland-mp-claims-she-was-drugged-and-sexually-assaulted Author : Ben Doherty

A huge infrastructure agenda helped win Andrews three elections but the priority now for the state – and new premier – is the housing crisisGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIn the seven months since Jacinta Allan took over as Victoria’s premier, she’s worked to shirk off the impression she’s Daniel Andrews’ apprentice and differentiated herself from the former leader.By all accounts, Allan has moved away from the centralised model that characterised the Andrews leadership and drew criticism from integrity agencies. Her cabinet meetings are said to be more consultative and her ministers have

Prime minister said there were ‘credible allegations’ that India was behind killing of Hardeep Singh NijjarCanadian police have charged three members of an alleged hit team for their role in the assassination of the Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the first arrests in a high-profile killing which officials believe was masterminded by India.The arrest, first reported by CBC News, comes nearly a year after the prominent activist was killed in the parking lot of his gurdwara in the city of Surrey, British Columbia. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/03/suspect-hardeep-singh-nijjar-assassination-canada Author : Leyland Cecco in Toronto Publish date : 2024-05-03 22:12:05

Spread of Conservative losses leads former Tory minister to say there’s ‘no such thing as a safe Tory seat any more’Local and mayoral election results – live updatesThe Conservatives are facing their worst local election results in 40 years under Rishi Sunak, with striking Labour gains across the country in key battlegrounds they need to secure victory at the general election.The spread of the Conservative losses led one former minister to claim there was “no such thing really as a safe Tory seat any more”, but the prime minister appeared committed to cling on until polling day, with rebels in

Inquiry hears Jarnail Singh ‘sat on’ email highlighting bugs in Horizon systemA former Post Office lawyer has denied “covering up” knowledge of problems with the Horizon IT system after a public inquiry heard that he “sat on” an email highlighting IT bugs, which was not disclosed to the criminal trial of a pregnant post office operative.Jarnail Singh, the former head of criminal law at the Post Office, was being questioned at the long-running public inquiry into the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of post office operators who were hounded by the Post Office because of financial shortfalls in their branch accounts.

UN humanitarian office spokesman says hundreds of thousands of lives could be at risk and there would be a huge impact on aid operationsDaniel Hurst is Guardian Australia’s foreign affairs and defence correspondent.The Australian government faces a decision next week on whether to support admitting Palestine as a full member of the UN and is swapping notes with allies including South Korea and Germany. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/may/03/middle-east-crisis-israel-hostages-gaza-hamas-war-ceasefire-talks Author : Amy Sedghi Publish date : 2024-05-03 13:32:19 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Move puts forces in close proximity at a time when military and diplomatic rivalry is increasing over UkraineGood morning and welcome to the blog. The time in Kyiv and Moscow is approaching 10.30am.In a worrying sign of how tensions are spreading, Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops, a senior US defence official told Reuters.Weapons supplied by Britain to Ukraine can be used to strike inside Russia, David Cameron has said, as the UK foreign secretary promised £3bn a year “for as long as it is necessary” to help Kyiv.Emmanuel Macron has

Pledge comes after Victoria’s supreme court dismisses residents’ class action against government, saying it has ‘no real prospect of success’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s supreme court has dismissed a class action that was attempting to stop the demolition of Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers, saying it had no real prospect of success.But the Inner Melbourne Community Legal service, which is leading the case, said it was determined to continue the fight using fresh legal tactics.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email

Police ministers and attorneys general to determine what extra steps are needed to prevent violence against women. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPM responds to reports regional women camping out, sleeping in carsAnthony Albanese has commented on reports that carparks in regional areas are being opened for women to sleep in tents or their cars.We have allocated funding through our Housing Australia Future Fund for emergency accommodation for women and children escaping domestic violence. I will be in discussions with the states and territories as well about what more

Conservatives expect heavy losses that could destabilise Rishi Sunak’s premiershipBoris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting photo IDLocal and mayoral elections: results to look out for and whenThe first boxes have arrived at the count in Blackpool South, Rishi Sunak’s first big electoral test.The Conservatives do not expect to hold the seat after today’s byelection, a senior party source has told Sky News.The most important election of the night is the historic byelection in Blackpool, caused by yet more Tory chaos and scandal. It’s the only election today where voters have had the opportunity to directly reject Rishi

Biden campaign spokesman says Trump’s unwillingness to commit to election results reveals ‘his campaign for revenge and retribution reigns supreme’Joe Biden spoke for just three minutes before wrapping up.Just after he finished, a reporter asked if the protests would make him reconsider any of his Middle East policies. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/may/02/trump-biden-election-campaign-politics-latest-updates Author : Chris Stein Publish date : 2024-05-02 20:23:12 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Keith Davidson back on stand on Thursday; judge Juan Merchan skeptical of Trump lawyer’s claim gag order violates client’s right to free speechLawyer who negotiated Stormy Daniels deal to resume Trump-trial testimonySign up for our free Trump on Trial newsletterWe’re still waiting for proceedings to kick off.As Donald Trump and Todd Blanche, his defense lawyer, are chatting at the table, the ex-president appears to be more animated, more engaged, than he has generally been. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/may/02/trump-trial-hush-money-stormy-daniels-keith-davidson-latest-updates Author : Victoria Bekiempis and Maya Yang (now) and Fran Lawther (earlier) Publish date : 2024-05-02 17:14:10 Copyright for syndicated

Bill has raised concern country is moving away from democratic norms and closer to MoscowNicolas Schmit, the Socialists’ lead candidate in the European elections, said he is “deeply concerned” by the violence in Tbilisi.In a statement late yesterday, the US state department said Georgia’s western trajectory is at risk.Use of force to suppress peaceful assembly and freedom of speech is unacceptable, and we urge authorities to allow non-violent protesters to continue to exercise their right to freedom of expression. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/liveblog/2024/may/02/europe-live-georgia-cancels-parliament-session-amid-huge-protests-against-foreign-agents-bill Author : Lili Bayer Publish date : 2024-05-02 13:40:59 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

Polls open in last big elections before general elections as John Swinney expected to announce run for SNP leader and Scotland’s first ministerGood morning. It’s local elections day and, although in terms of the number of seats being contested this is a smallish local elections round (around 2,600 council seats are up for grabs – last year it was more than 8,000), in other respects this is a major event in the local elections cycle, for four reasons.First, everyone in England and Wales gets the chance to vote for at least something. In all of Wales, and in some parts

Brad Banducci says period was ‘challenging’ in first public comments since fiery Senate inquiry hearing as share prices slipFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIn his first public comments since his hostile Senate inquiry appearance, the Woolworths chief executive, Brad Banducci, has delivered worse-than-expected March quarter financial results and admitted the supermarket can “unequivocally improve”.Sales across the group, which includes New Zealand and Big W stores, increased by 2.8% to $16.8bn in the quarter, while its Australian food sales were up 1.5% to $12.6bn. Average prices

At least 17 people reportedly arrested at University of Texas, Dallas; police move against student protesters at campuses across the USFull report: crackdowns intensify on US campus protestsColumbia faculty ‘horrified’ by mass arrests of protestersNYPD Deputy Commissioner, Kaz Daughtry, has confirmed that Fordham University was among a number of educational institutions which requested police assistance on campus to disperse protests.He said that individuals who refused to disperse has been arrested without incident.Your @NYPDnews officers continue to protect the right to peacefully protest, but lawlessness will not be tolerated. I commend the professionalism consistently displayed by our officers.In light of the

Prime minister says pilot of age assurance technology will be funded in the May budget. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPrime minister says trial ongoing into funding for women escaping violenceThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is speaking to ABC RN about yesterday’s announcements after national cabinet.Well, there is already a trial going ahead. We want to make sure that the processes are in place that they will begin within the next financial year as a permanent program, not just offering financial support, but as well as offering support for

Teenage boy died in attack by man armed with a sword, with two police officers and two others also injuredA man has been charged with murder after a series of stabbings in Hainault on Tuesday that left a teenage boy dead.Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, 36, was charged with the murder of Daniel Anjorin, 14. He will appear at Barkingside magistrates court on Thursday 2 May. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/may/01/man-36-charged-with-of-daniel-anjorin-14-after-hainault-stabbings Author : Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent Publish date : 2024-05-01 21:17:40 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Bancroft’s school in Woodford Green said it is in ‘profound shock and sorrow’ after death of Daniel, 14, who it described as a ‘true scholar’The 14-year-old boy killed in the sword attacks in north-east London was praised as a “true scholar” by his school, the same one attended by one of the victims of the 2023 Nottingham stabbings.The teenager named by police as Daniel Anjorin, was a student at the private Bancroft’s school in Woodford Green, which is still reeling from losing former student , Grace O’Malley-Kumar, in the June 2023 Nottingham stabbings. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/may/01/hainault-attack-school-praises-daniel-anjorin-positive-and-gentle-character Author

Counter-protesters attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA; police arrested dozens of demonstrators at Columbia and City College of New YorkViolence erupts at UCLA campus between rival Gaza protest groupsDozens arrested at Columbia University as New York police disperse Gaza protestThe occupation of Hamilton Hall came after protesters’ defied a 2pm Monday deadline to abandon their camp at Columbia or face suspension. The university promptly began suspending participating students.Posts on an Instagram page for protest organisers shortly after midnight urged people to protect the encampment on campus and join them at Hamilton Hall. Those signs of supports surfaced as the UN