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City Hall announces 7 sites for public demonstrations

City Hall has announced seven sites where people can hold demonstrations in Bangkok under the Public Act.

Bangkok Post

Eric Adams hails progress at Rikers Island despite deaths and ‘full-fledged humanitarian crisis’ in city jails

25 people have died at the troubled facility since 2021. A federal monitor has ‘serious’ doubts about the city’s ability to fix it. But New York City’s mayor claims the era of ‘dysfunction’ is over

The Independent UK

Duels of the road? Democrats’ critical views of each other make secretary of state race seem even more crowded

The looming void left by retiring Secretary of State Jesse White has drawn an ambitious field of hopefuls — all targeting the ethical missteps or perceived failings of their rivals.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Decree to remain in place, says Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday insisted the government has not yet cancelled the emergency decree as there remain concerns that the special law is still needed, although easing of restrictions will continue and the cabinet will reassess the situation when the time is right.

Bangkok Post

Court tells Samak kin to pay B600m

The Supreme Administrative Court on Thursday upheld a lower court's ruling ordering the family of late Bangkok governor Samak Sundaravej to pay almost 600 million baht in damages to City Hall over a scandal-ridden fire engine and boat purchase scheme.

Bangkok Post

London must lead electric vehicle charge

Capital tops 10,000 vehicle charge points, but thousands more needed

Evening Standard

TfL funding row rumbles on as Grant Shapps says savings targets have not been met

The transport funding row between the Government and City Hall picked up on Wednesday as Transport Secretary Grant Shapps accused Transport for London of failing to meet the savings targets imposed as part of its current funding deal.

Evening Standard

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Chadchart says BMA will allocate space for protests

City Hall is finding an alternative site for people to protest in order to lessen the impact of public demonstrations on commuters and local residents, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Anutin defends pot decriminalisation

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the decriminalisation of cannabis following the death of a man who suffered heart failure after taking what was described by Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt as an overdose, saying the issue should not be politicised.

Bangkok Post

In GOP bid for NY governor, Andrew Giuliani attempts to emerge from his father’s long shadow

NEW YORK — On a recent spring day, just steps from New York’s City Hall, Andrew Giuliani stood with his father, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and the former Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa, inveighing about crime and the district attorneys elected to prosecute criminals.

Tribune News Service

Cost of living crisis could lead to more violent crime, warns Sadiq Khan

London’s Mayor says the impact of the cost-of-living crisis could jeopardise progress made in tackling violent crime

Evening Standard

Warning cost of living crisis could see increase in violent crime

There are fears we will see more use of guns and knives thanks to worsening poverty and deprivation

Wales Online

Deputy mayor for public safety leaving Lightfoot administration after one year

John O’Malley, leaving after just a year on the job, is expected to be replaced by Elena Goettrich, deputy director of prosecutorial strategies for the Chicago Police Department.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cost of living: Half of Londoners struggling to make ends meet, poll reveals

Some 15% of Londoners are financially struggling while 28% say they are ‘just about managing’

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Chicago Tribune

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot releases video announcing bid for second term

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will ask voters to send her back to City Hall for a second term as head of the nation’s third-largest city, she made official Tuesday.

Daily Record

Perthshire slave who fought for freedom will be honoured at new City Hall museum

Joseph Knight’s prolonged battle to secure his liberty was key to the abolition of slavery in Scotland and he will be remembered in a specially commissioned banner at the £26.5million attraction

Bangkok Post

Prisoners hired to clean Bangkok's drains

City Hall has approved a proposal to use prisoners to clean the sewers throughout Bangkok and improve flood drainage, starting on July 1.

Bangkok Post

Prison labour hired to clean Bangkok's drains

City Hall has approved a Department of Corrections proposal to use prison labour to clean the sewers throughout Bangkok and improve flood drainage, starting on July 1.

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Judge rejects motions from Burke and co-defendants, says evidence should be considered at trial

The judge’s consideration of the motions, first filed in August 2020, is in part why the three-year-old racketeering case has yet to go to trial. The COVID-19 pandemic also played a key role.

Los Angeles Times

With unprecedented spending, Caruso is everywhere. Can the billionaire become overexposed?

LOS ANGELES — As an information technology engineer and digital native, Tim Hamner Jr. spends a lot of time online, consuming videos, podcasts and news.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart backs 2am closing time

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says he will ask the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to consider allowing nightlife outlets to open until 2am after the situation started to ease in the capital.

Los Angeles Times

Two years after George Floyd, LA's police union goes big in the city election

LOS ANGELES — Two years ago, some of Los Angeles' political leaders took a public stand against the clout wielded by the city's police union, announcing they would reject any campaign donations that were offered by the group.

The Independent UK

Tube passengers fined for not wearing Covid masks owe Transport for London £142,000

New data from City Hall has revealed that there are 710 unpaid fines

Evening Standard

Nearly 80 London bus routes face cuts amid funding deal row

TfL’s decision to launch a six week consultation on 78 of its 620 routes in central London has sparked a fierce row

Chicago Sun-Times

Now you tell us: City Hall says casino revenue won’t solve pension crisis

Casino revenue will cover just 9% of the city’s annual massive pension contribution, WBEZ reports.

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