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‘We cannot arrest our way out of homelessness’: Advocates denounce Supreme Court ruling criminalizing public sleeping
Read More A small Oregon city can punish unhoused people, the Friday ruling by nation’s top court said A small Oregon city can punish unhoused people, the Friday ruling by nation’s top court said
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Lib Dems have regained trust of voters after coalition years, says Ed Davey
Read More Leader tells BBC he was ‘not proud’ of every decision he took in government from 2010 to 2015 and had made sure his party listened to voters again UK election live – latest updates The Liberal Democrats have won back the trust of voters after being in coalition with the Conservatives and U-turning…
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More than 70,000 people unhoused in Los Angeles county, but officials see progress
Read More Officials say the number of people living outside has slightly decreased for the first time in years Los Angeles’s unhoused population remained steady from 2023 to 2024, marking the first time in years the county did not record an increase in homelessness. The Los Angeles homeless services authority (Lahsa) announced on Friday that…
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Supreme Court Allows Cities to Enforce Bans on Homeless People Sleeping Outside
Read More WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places on Friday, overturning a California appeals court ruling that found such laws amount to cruel and unusual punishment when shelter space is lacking. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The case is the most significant to…
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Police ‘not looking for anyone else’ after two found dead in Staffordshire
Read More Bodies of Lauren Evans, 22, and Daniel Duffield, 24, were discovered at a house in Hednesford, Cannock, on Tuesday Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a paramedic was found dead along with a woman at a house in Staffordshire. A murder investigation was launched after the bodies of Lauren…
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‘I don’t debate as well as I used to – but I tell the truth’: Biden comes out swinging at Trump after debate disaster
Read More The president came out swinging in rally remarks in North Carolina hours after his debate with Trump The president came out swinging in rally remarks in North Carolina hours after his debate with Trump
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Protesters set fire to Kenya’s parliament – but also saved two MPs
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Kenya protesters traumatised by abductions – lawyer
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Biden’s friends and Democrat strategists pick up pieces a day after debate questioning his performance and electability
Read More A host of lawmakers in Biden’s own party are allegedly discussing trying to replace him before the DNC in August as other outspoken Democrats rushed to his defense A host of lawmakers in Biden’s own party are allegedly discussing trying to replace him before the DNC in August as other outspoken Democrats rushed…
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French court to rule on whether Bolero was Ravel’s work alone
Read More Decision in favour of claimants, backed by Ravel’s estate, would put Bolero back under copyright until 2039 A French court has ruled that Boléro, one of the best-known works of classical music in the world, was written by Maurice Ravel alone, in a verdict on a case with big financial stakes that could…
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Biden administration extends temporary legal status to 300,000 Haitians, drawing a contrast to Trump
Read MoreThe Homeland Security Department says more than 300,000 Haitians already in the United States will be eligible for a major expansion of temporary legal status because conditions in the Caribbean nation are unsafe for returnThe Homeland Security Department says more than 300,000 Haitians already in the United States will be eligible for a major…
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German secret service ‘finally fit for war’ – Welt
Read More The armed forces’ spy service could soon receive more powers, according to a draft bill seen by the news outlet Germany’s Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD) could soon be granted additional powers to protect itself from infiltration by perceived enemies, particularly Russia, the news outlet Welt reported on Friday. Citing a draft bill on…
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Biden’s shaky debate performance spurs uproar to withdraw from race
Read More Democratic figures and donors plunged into despair after the torturous event and began looking at surrogates Biden v Trump debate aftermath – live Panicking Democrats were speculating about whether Joe Biden should be replaced as their party’s nominee for US president following a disastrous debate performance that turned whispers about his age and…
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Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t
Read MoreANC-DA deadlock over cabinet positions prompted fears that government of national unity may have ended before it begins.ANC-DA deadlock over cabinet positions prompted fears that government of national unity may have ended before it begins.
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Norway pension fund sells $69m stake in Caterpillar over alleged involvement in Gaza destruction
Read More KLP divests from US bulldozer company over alleged contribution to construction of illegal Israeli settlements Norway’s largest pension fund has cut ties with Caterpillar due to the US bulldozer company’s alleged contribution to the construction of illegal settlements and other human rights violations by Israel’s armed forces in the West Bank and Gaza.…
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Karen Read jurors warn they can’t reach a verdict in police officer murder case
Read More Karen Read’s Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, 46, died outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, in the early hours of January 29, 2022 Karen Read’s Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, 46, died outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, in the early hours of January 29, 2022
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Iran goes to polls to elect new president after Raisi killed in helicopter crash
Read More Millions expected to boycott election as they believe regime will manipulate result to ensure loyalist victory More than 61.5 million Iranians aged over 18 have been given a chance to vote for a new president and send a message to the regime about the state of the economy, although millions were expected to…
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UN Climate Talks: Setting Sail to Plunder the Ocean
Read More BONN, Germany, Jun 28 (IPS) – Despite the evident and increasing urgency of the climate crisis, the June intersessional meeting of the UNFCCC closed with little to show for two full weeks of negotiation. Read the full story, “UN Climate Talks: Setting Sail to Plunder the Ocean”, on globalissues.org → BONN, Germany, Jun…
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Bolivia president angrily rejects allegations he was behind attempted coup
Read More Bolivia’s president Luis Arce has angrily called accusations that he was behind an attempted coup against his government “lies,” saying the general who apparently led it acted on his own. Bolivia’s president Luis Arce has angrily called accusations that he was behind an attempted coup against his government “lies,” saying the general who…
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‘Biden can’t do it’: western politicians shocked by US president’s debate flop
Read More Some call for rethink by Democrats and say Europe must step up preparations for another Trump term Western politicians, already drowning in multiple crises of their own, were left shell-shocked and aghast at Joe Biden’s meandering performance in Thursday’s presidential debate, aware that a second Trump term had drawn that much nearer –…
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Hamas ‘greatly weakened’ – Biden
Read More The US president has urged Israel to “eliminate” the Palestinian militant group Israel has managed to weaken Hamas and should “eliminate” the Palestinian militant group entirely, US President Joe Biden has said. Biden made the argument during Thursday’s debate with his challenger, former President Donald Trump, hosted by CNN. “Hamas cannot be allowed…
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ICC decision on Netanyahu arrest warrant may be delayed by UK
Read More Britain to make legal arguments over jurisdiction in case of alleged war crimes by the Israeli PM An intervention by the UK government at the international criminal court is expected to delay a decision over whether an arrest warrant can be issued against the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes…
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Joe Biden ‘really fumbled’ a winning issue for Democrats – abortion
Read More Far from delivering a slam dunk, the president couldn’t provide a single coherent answer about the procedure Joe Biden went into the Thursday presidential debate with one ace in the hole: abortion. And somehow, in a fumbling and frail performance, the president managed to blow even that. In the two years since the…
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Biden campaign official: ‘Of course’ Joe is not dropping out of the race
Read More President stands firm in his re-election bid despite calls to step down – as adviser says he still plans to participate in second election debate President stands firm in his re-election bid despite calls to step down – as adviser says he still plans to participate in second election debate
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Iowa’s top court upholds six-week abortion ban law
Read MoreThe court maintains a ban on abortions after six weeks, making exceptions in cases of incest or rape.The court maintains a ban on abortions after six weeks, making exceptions in cases of incest or rape.
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A look at international media coverage of the Biden-Trump debate
Read MoreForeign media coverage of the debate between President Biden and former President Trump can lend some insight into the priorities and viewpoints in other countries.Foreign media coverage of the debate between President Biden and former President Trump can lend some insight into the priorities and viewpoints in other countries.
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Japanese company now probing 80 deaths possibly linked to supplement
Read MoreJapan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical says its looking at possible links between 80 deaths and its benikoji red yeast supplements.Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical says its looking at possible links between 80 deaths and its benikoji red yeast supplements.
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Kashmir Frontier Woman Leads the Way in Breaking Down Patriarchy
Read More R.S. PORA, India, Jun 28 (IPS) – Smelling the toxic smoke coming from burned powder kegs and helplessly watching fields turn into smoke and ash is traumatic. Rushing to the government’s safe houses and leaving your homes, belongings and cattle behind whenever the armies of India and Pakistan trade fire is inexplicable. Then…
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Supreme Court ends 40-year-old precedent that gave federal agencies oversight and cripples enforcement
Read More Friday’s ruling is an intense deviation from 40 years of rule that was initially set by the Supreme Court – it was likely have major ramifications for Congress Friday’s ruling is an intense deviation from 40 years of rule that was initially set by the Supreme Court – it was likely have major…
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Supreme Court criminalizes homelessness allowing laws that arrest people who sleep in public areas
Read More Conservative majority of the court allowed local ordinaces that criminalize homelesness to continue Conservative majority of the court allowed local ordinaces that criminalize homelesness to continue
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Robot with “living skin” developed in Japan
Read MoreA pink blob with beady eyes is gaining widespread attention online – because this newly-developed robot has what researchers at the University of Tokyo call “living skin.”A pink blob with beady eyes is gaining widespread attention online – because this newly-developed robot has what researchers at the University of Tokyo call “living skin.”
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I was at the Trump-Biden presidential debate and it became very clear what had gone wrong
Read More Biden started the debate sounding hoarse, and looking every day of his 81 years, writes Andrew Feinberg from behind-the-scenes at the first presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia Biden started the debate sounding hoarse, and looking every day of his 81 years, writes Andrew Feinberg from behind-the-scenes at the first presidential debate in Atlanta,…
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Man accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot tells court he spent ‘99.9%’ of time online
Read More Gavin Plumb claims previous convictions for false imprisonment were attempt to escape a toxic relationship A man accused of plotting to rape and murder the TV presenter Holly Willoughby has told a court he spent 99.9% of his time online as he struggled with mental health problems triggered by his life-threatening weight gain.…
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Le Pen’s party sets new popularity record
Read More With two days until France’s snap election, the National Rally enjoys the support of 37% of voters, according to a poll The right-wing National Rally party, formerly led by Marine Le Pen, has reached its highest popularity level ahead of a snap election in France, according to a newly released poll. President Emmanuel…
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Grimsby man jailed for sexually assaulting dead bodies in mortuary
Read More Damon Tingay punched the body of one man twice and performed sex acts on two male bodies, court heard A Grimsby man who went on a rampage in a hospital mortuary, violently and sexually attacking bodies, was told by a judge there was a “very, very dark side” tohim as he was sentenced…