- Italy’s tourism minister resigns under pressure from Meloni after referendum defeat AP News
- Meloni’s referendum defeat shows the cost of the Trump factor | Riccardo Alcaro The Guardian
- Italy tourism minister quits in Meloni's post-referendum purge Reuters
- Italy’s opposition sees its chance to beat Meloni. But it needs a leader, and a plan. politico.eu
- Giorgia Meloni’s big setback in Italy The Economist
UN votes to describe slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
Members call for reparatory justice as landmark resolution aims for ‘political recognition at the highest level’
The United Nations has voted to describe the transatlantic chattel slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity” and called for reparations as “a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs”.
The landmark resolution passed on Wednesday was backed by the African Union (AU) and the Caribbean Community (Caricom). It had been proposed by Ghana’s president, John Dramani Mahama, who said: “Let it be recorded that when history beckoned, we did what was right for the memory of millions who suffered the indignity of slavery.”
Continue reading...Labour’s donations crackdown is a blow to Reform UK – and a highly political move
Reform’s ability to fundraise is hobbled in a move that draws attention to donations from an overseas billionaire
Reform UK are no doubt the biggest losers from the government’s emergency measures to overhaul political donations.
Labour MPs are absolutely delighted that No 10 is at last bringing in changes that will hobble Reform’s ability to raise money from its Thailand-based mega-donor, Christopher Harborne, at the same time as making the electoral system fairer in the eyes of the public.
Continue reading...McSweeney-Mandelson messages still exist despite theft of ex-chief of staff’s phone
Cabinet Office thought to have a number of exchanges between the friends, which are expected to be released within weeks
The Cabinet Office is understood to hold a number of text and email exchanges between Peter Mandelson and Morgan McSweeney, despite the theft of the former chief of staff’s phone in October last year.
The whereabouts of McSweeney’s messages with Mandelson has been under intense scrutiny since it was reported his work device was stolen last year shortly after Mandelson was sacked as US ambassador.
Continue reading...Italy’s tourism minister resigns amid turmoil from referendum failure
Giorgia Meloni made public request for Daniela Santanchè to quit in effort to restore credibility after voters rejected judicial reform
Italy’s embattled tourism minister has resigned, heeding a call to step down as the prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, strives to restore credibility after a bruising defeat in a referendum that has thrown her far-right government into turmoil.
The resignation on Wednesday of Daniela Santanchè, a prominent and brash member of Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party, came after the prime minister took the unusual step of calling in a public statement for her to go.
Continue reading...Russia sought to blackmail US using intelligence to Iran, Zelenskiy says – Reuters
- Russia sought to blackmail US using intelligence to Iran, Zelenskiy says Reuters
- Zelensky accuses Russia of blackmailing US over military intelligence amid Iran war The Independent
- Putin offers to stop sharing intel with Iran if US cuts off Ukraine politico.eu
- Ex-US Envoy Herbst Says Putin Wants US Bogged Down in Iran, Not Peace in Ukraine Kyiv Post
- Russia Offered to Stop Helping Iran Target U.S. Troops in Exchange for Relief in Ukraine WSJ
The Revolutionary Guards are taking over Iran – The Economist
- The Revolutionary Guards are taking over Iran The Economist
- Iran’s hardline new leaders take control Financial Times
- Here are the still-alive Iranian leaders who could strike a U.S. peace deal Axios
- There is a sinister new power in Iran, and it’s not who the West thinks The Telegraph
- 8 Key Regime Figures Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Governors forgo past response to high gasoline prices – Politico
- Governors forgo past response to high gasoline prices Politico
- Opinion | Slashing gas taxes is good politics but terrible policy The Washington Post
- Maryland House rejects Republican gas tax holiday amendment to state budget proposal WBAL-TV
- Rising prices at the pump reignites debate over gas tax holidays Baton Rouge Business Report
- States mull suspending gas tax to cut prices. Is yours next? Yahoo
UN votes to recognise slavery as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.
Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube’s defeat in landmark social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
Iran warns its ready to open new front in Yemen, close Bab al-Mandab Strait with Houthis – report – The Jerusalem Post
- Iran warns its ready to open new front in Yemen, close Bab al-Mandab Strait with Houthis - report The Jerusalem Post
- Iran Signals Threat to Bab al-Mandeb, Hints at Broader Escalation WSJ
- Iran threatens to expand its attacks to strategic Bab el-Mandab Strait The Times of Israel
- Opening Bab al-Mandeb Front Possible in Case of Enemy Provocation in Southern Iran: Source تسنیم
- Iran threatens key Red Sea strait if US launches ground operation The Hill
For the first time in more than 1,400 years, Church of England gets a woman leader – NPR
- For the first time in more than 1,400 years, Church of England gets a woman leader NPR
- Kate Middleton and Prince William Step Out for Historic Ceremony Installing First Female Archbishop of Canterbury People.com
- Sermon text: Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally preaches at her installation Episcopal News Service
- Kate Middleton's Latest Outfit Includes a Sweet Hidden Tribute to Prince William instyle.com
- Kate Middleton Nods to Her Royal Title in Stylish Look at Historic Ceremony Yahoo
‘We want peace’: Iranians try to maintain semblance of normal life as conflict drags on
Explosions lit up Tehran skyline as Israel launched new airstrikes but by morning joggers were in the park
The days after Nowruz, the Persian New Year, are usually a bustling time in Tehran, with spring arriving, trees blossoming, businesses reopening after the holidays, and people returning to work and school.
This year, however, Iranians are trying to maintain a semblance of ordinary life against the constant backdrop of explosions, airstrikes – and a conflict many fear may drag on for weeks or months.
Continue reading...Former Google Executive Named New Head of the BBC – The New York Times
- Former Google Executive Named New Head of the BBC The New York Times
- Ex-Google exec Brittin named new BBC boss, to steer reform Reuters
- Matt Brittin: BBC’s new director general appointed at an existential moment for the broadcaster The Conversation
- Matt Brittin: why the BBC’s new Doctor Who-loving boss may not have much time for sleep The Guardian
- Matt Brittin: Former Google boss announced as BBC’s new director-general The Telegraph
The Long War Is Coming and Trump Can’t Stop It – The Bulwark
- The Long War Is Coming and Trump Can’t Stop It The Bulwark
- Opinion | The War Is Going Better Than You Think The New York Times
- What it would take to end the Iran war Al Jazeera
- America Has No Good Options in Iran Foreign Affairs
- Oops, we have wrecked another country Middle East Eye
What are the US and Iran’s proposals for peace?
Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.
‘We are in agony’ – Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum’s disappearance
The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
‘We are in agony’ – Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum’s disappearance
The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
Protest in India over cooking gas crisis
Indian opposition parties have staged a protest over the shortage of cooking gas triggered by the war on Iran.
Iran strikes Israeli chemical complex linked to white phosphorus production – thecradle.co
- Iran strikes Israeli chemical complex linked to white phosphorus production thecradle.co
- Iran appears to target Israeli power plant in missile attack, but misses The Times of Israel
- What are Iran’s cluster munitions that are penetrating Israeli defences? Al Jazeera
- Iranian Strike on Tel Aviv Makes Rare Use of 220 Pound Warhead WSJ
- Tel Aviv hit as Iran fires waves of missiles at Israel Reuters