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'Hard road ahead': councillors signal service cuts after rate hike binned

Councillors have shared mixed feelings after a 40 per cent rate hike was binned by the state regulator.

Newcastle Herald

Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history

Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for 2027-2028, marking a rare win for Central Asia.

Euronews

Corpus Christi delays decision on nearly billion-dollar water plant despite impending crisis

The City Council rejected the treatment plant last year over cost and environmental concerns, but plans resurfaced as the city’s water woes continued.

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Greens reverse Gaza ban at London town hall as party to lead sixth council in capital

Lambeth was one of seven town halls in the city where no party managed to win a majority at the local elections on May 7

Evening Standard

EU greenlights controversial return hubs in 'strictest-ever' new migration law

A new EU law will allow migrant return hubs outside the bloc and home searches in a bid to crack down on irregular migration. Civil society groups point to a “xenophobic" turn in EU politics.

Euronews

Kyrgyzstan calls for more Asian, African and Latin American seats on UN Security Council

As he announced his country's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev called for its reform to include greater representation from Asia, Africa and South America.

Euronews

Strategy reveals Lake Macquarie will miss 2029 housing target

The council's new plan aims for more diverse and affordable homes.

Newcastle Herald

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A Private Ethics Order From The Fifth Circuit With Dissents To Make It Public (Updated)

How could it be that not a single member of the 11th Circuit Judicial Council thought to make Judge Betsy's reprimand public?

Reason

EU expands sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to include Hamas Politburo members

"In their capacity as decision-makers of the organisation, the members of the Politburo have knowledge of the planning, preparation and execution of violent actions by Hamas," the bloc said.

Euronews

DOJ Moves To Disqualify Judge Ross In Election Interference Case

The Eleventh Circuit's decision to identify a conflict of interest, but not identify the conflicted judge, leaves litigants guessing.

Reason

Westminster Tories accused of ‘U-turning’ on promise for Oxford Street after plans for judicial review ditched

The leader of Westminster City Council said a legal challenge against pedestrianisation was ‘simply impossible at this late stage’

Evening Standard

Greens take control of another London council as Zack Polanski's party forms coalition with Lib Dems

Labour lost control of the borough for the first time in 16 years in a devestating set of local elections for the party on May 7

Evening Standard

Bath top-up: Newcastle CEO to get pay rise after closed-door council vote

A review panel found Mr Bath was operating 'above reasonable expectations'.

Newcastle Herald

Dammed if you do, damned if you don’t

The Central Otago District Council has decided to ask Parliament to push along a stalled irrigation project, despite warnings. Jill Herron reports.

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Karnataka final decision coming? Rahul Gandhi-Siddaramaiah meeting ends with possibility of change of guard

Amidst swirling political winds in Karnataka, the Congress party is seemingly on the brink of a leadership change. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly paved the way for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take the helm. Following a meeting in Delhi with top party leaders, the speculations are deepening on…

Euronews

Can the EU make cross-border train travel as simple as booking a flight?

The European Commission has presented its plan to allow passengers to book multi-operator rail journeys with a single ticket, a single contract, and unified passenger rights. How can the EU simplify rail travel? Watch the video.

The Economic Times

Karnataka leadership tussle: Siddaramaiah to meet DK Shivakumar over breakfast tomorrow

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will meet for breakfast. This meeting fuels speculation about a possible leadership change in the Karnataka Congress. The party leadership has dismissed these reports. Discussions were held in Delhi regarding Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections. The meeting is being…

Newcastle Herald

Mayor flags 'headwinds' as new $395m council budget revealed

Is your suburb getting an upgrade? Details from the council budget.

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Brent Labour does deal with Tories after Starmer bans party from working with Greens

Seven London councils - Brent, Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Wandsworth, Lambeth and Southwark - fell from Labour to no overall control at the local elections on May 7

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Soft power sell-off: anger as British Council announces sale of historic Madrid building

Backlash grows among European staff against radical cuts to pay off Covid-era debt, with some accusing council of ‘colonial attitude’

Radio France Internationale

French court keeps low-emission driving bans despite growing backlash

France’s Constitutional Council has upheld maintaining low-emission zones, which restrict the use of the most polluting vehicles in towns and cities. The ruling blocks attempts by right-wing and far-right MPs to weaken two flagship environmental policies through amendments to an unrelated bill.

Reason

Law School Recommended Against Student's Bar Admission, Partly for Alleged "Celebration" of Charlie Kirk Assassination in Law School Clinic

The student sued seeking to undo the reprimand and report to the bar, but a federal court concluded that this particular remedy is barred by state sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment/

Euronews

EU countries and Parliament clash on controversial return rules for migrants

The European Parliament and EU member states have failed to agree on a law enabling home searches and setting up deportation centres outside the EU to speed up migrants’ returns.

Newcastle Herald

From apprentice sparkie to council boss: Lake local promoted to CEO

He grew up in Belmont, and now he's running the whole city.

The National (Scotland)

SNP elect new group leader after councillor resigns to take Holyrood seat

Edinburgh Council’s SNP group has voted in a new leader with close to 10 years of experience in city politics after the group’s last boss was…

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