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David Penman wasn’t happy with his local Victorian council. So, he privately prosecuted five councillors

Legal action by the Daylesford small business owner has forced Hepburn shire councillors to stand down – leaving only two able to serve

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Chirag Veer Singh Sarao becomes first Sikh American to join US Air Force Academy

Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has become the first keshdhari Sikh American at the US Air Force Academy. He received religious accommodation to serve while maintaining his articles of faith. Sarao joined the academy on In-Processing Day and is currently undergoing boot camp. He previously earned full scholarships from ROTC programs…

The Economic Times

India launches campaign for UNSC non-permanent seat; Jaishankar highlights peacekeeping record, 'SHANTI' vision

India officially launched its campaign for a United Nations Security Council seat. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlined the nation's priorities and commitment to multilateralism. He presented India's vision for global governance as SHANTI, emphasizing norms and integrity. India highlighted its extensive peacekeeping contributions and role as a development partner.…

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White House appoints Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead new UFO study group

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed as the head of a new White House group to study UFOs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena, as they're now known.

Space

London borough's staff 'mistakenly' used council credit card to pay for haircut and podcast subscriptions

Freedom of Information request reveals council staff accidentally using council card for personal purchases

Evening Standard

Chat Control 1.0 passed the European Parliament — through the back door

A loophole in parliamentary procedure allowed MEPs to extend mass scanning of private communications until 2026 — without a direct vote on the substance of the law.

Euronews

EU Backs Chat Control Extension, but the Bigger Fight Over Encrypted Messages Lies Ahead

EU lawmakers backed a temporary extension allowing voluntary CSAM detection but kept encrypted communications outside the rules as Chat Control 2 talks continue.

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EU set to greenlight Hungary's €10 billion recovery envelope

The decision would pave the way for the release of post-pandemic funds that had long been withheld over corruption concerns.

Euronews

Trade ban on Israeli settlements is the latest test of EU unity

The EU is weighing a trade ban on Israeli settlements, with Italy possibly tipping the balance. However, deep divisions among member states remain, alongside unresolved questions about the legal basis, and a formal proposal is still far away.

Euronews

Mamdani Secretly Adds $700M to Bloated NYC Schools Budget While Quietly Slashing $29M From the NYPD

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has quietly steered an extra $680 million into the public school budget while cutting $29 million from the NYPD, prompting questions over transparency and priorities.

International Business Times UK

EU to extend temporary message-scanning regime to detect child sexual abuse online

The legislation has been dubbed "chat control" by its critics, due to its privacy implications, particularly on end-to-end encrypted communications.

Euronews

Sea monster-themed playpark in Ayrshire set to open this summer

AN eagerly anticipated play facility is set to open at Irvine Harbourside before the end of the summer, council bosses have confirmed this week ...

The National (Scotland)

The Betting and Gaming Council slams plans to raise UK gambling licence fee

The Gambling Commission plans to raise fees by 25% and double machine games duty from October 1

Evening Standard

Killed while keeping the peace: UN’s blue helmets to leave behind a Lebanon in a tailspin into death and destruction

IN DEPTH: Under terms agreed by the UN Security Council, the ‘blue helmets’ will begin to withdraw from the war-torn region at the end of this year. Experts tell Oisin Mcilroy that a lack of oversight will see the area plunge further into a cycle of bloodshed

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Fires linked to solar panels force Suffolk council to switch them off in 80 schools indefinitely

Suffolk County Council disconnects solar panels at around 80 schools as a precaution, following three recent fires.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh locals raise concerns over 'disgusting' impacts of new development

Work on a development in Haymarket is causing loud and sometimes disgusting side effects for residents of a city neighbourhood, according to…

Euronews

European Parliament to start procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party

Most of the political groups are expected to approve a process that could lead to stripping the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations of its status as a European political party and consequent funding.

Euronews

Five pressing tasks for Ireland as it takes over EU Council presidency

Ireland has kicked off its six-month presidency of the EU Council. From accession to the budget, here are the five most pressing tasks.

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Evening Standard

Hammersmith Bridge will not reopen to vehicles as there is no funding available, council report suggests

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is recommending a ‘phased repair’ of the bridge, prioritising access for cyclists and pedestrians

Euronews

EU countries move to revive temporary message-scanning regime, but it could backfire

The proposed detection regime for child sexual abuse material was rejected by the European Parliament in March, and reviving it could derail talks on a longer-term law.

Euronews

EU energy ministers secure greater role in bloc's future power grid after rows with Brussels

The EU's Cypriot Presidency has successfully reached an agreement among EU countries that paves the way for talks between the European Parliament and the Council.

The Independent UK

New York City Council candidate is accused of forgery over AI-generated posts

A former New York City Council candidate has been charged with forgery over allegations he used artificial intelligence to post fake endorsements and news articles on social media

Euronews

Spain sounds the alarm on the future of EU green cash

Ahead of an environment ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Spain warns that the EU risks undermining its credibility on climate and biodiversity unless it protects dedicated funding tools that have delivered environmental results for more than three decades.

Medical Daily

Los Angeles City Council Votes 10-0 to Demand Emergency Investigation After Lead Found in Watts Drinking Water

The LA City Council voted 10-0 demanding emergency investigation after elevated lead was found in Watts drinking water. Five samples exceeded 15 ppb. DWP and HACLA under scrutiny.

The Economic Times

UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executions

A global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of fundamental freedoms. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council, the organization highlighted that 11 countries, including Pakistan, still impose capital punishment for exercising freedom of conscience. They called for aligning…

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