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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…

The Economic Times

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.

Euronews

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…

The Economic Times

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

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

Newcastle Herald

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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

Evening Standard

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’

The Guardian - UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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/

Reason

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.

Euronews

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

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

Newcastle Herald

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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Council's parkland pathway plans to cut through 'much loved' natural foreshore

Some residents don't want to see the green space paved over with concrete.

The Independent UK

Hertfordshire town reopens century-old graves for new burials due to space shortage

Bishop’s Stortford Town Council is reportedly the only authority outside London to be granted such powers by Parliament

The Economic Times

BCI seeks report from WB Bar Council on practice status of Mamata Banerjee after her HC appearance

The Bar Council of India has asked the West Bengal Bar Council for a report. This report concerns Mamata Banerjee's lawyer enrolment and practice status. She appeared in court recently in lawyer's attire. The Council needs details on her enrolment and practice during and after her chief minister tenure.

The Independent UK

Postal vote error leaves some people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election

Cardiff council said ‘the print run for the supplementary voting packs scheduled for last week did not fully take place’

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Evening Standard

Bexley Council election: Who should I vote for?

All five major political parties unveiling their plans for the south-east London borough

Euronews

Brussels makes progress but no breakthrough on EU-US trade deal

Negotiators from the European Parliament and European Council faced-off Wednesday night to aiming to conclude the EU-US trade deal. Despite the lengthy discussion and fears of a potential US retaliation, no end was brokered, with talks continuing on 19 May.

Evening Standard

James Corden wins row with London council over work at £11.5 million mansion

The Gavin and Stacey star successfully appealed against Camden Council’s decision after he laid a number of paving slabs without planning permission

The Texas Tribune

Voting Rights Act ruling could change representation on city councils, school boards across Texas

The 1965 federal law helped Latino and Black voters gain representation in city and school boards across Texas but now that could change.

The Conversation

From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together

The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth of public documents and records of decisions issued by EU institutions along with artefacts illustrating pro-European movements and initiatives led by prominent personalities that helped shape the EU as we know it today. May 9…

The Mary Sue

Zohran Mamdani’s first veto targets a protest safety bill, but the real battle is over Gaza demonstrations near NYC schools

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just dropped his first veto, and it’s putting a major protest safety bill on ice. The move has kicked off a fresh power struggle with the City Council, but the real tension here isn’t just about policy. It’s about how the city handles Gaza-related…

The Texas Tribune

Corpus Christi delays action on plan to cut water use by 25% if emergency is declared

A Level 1 emergency, which could arrive in September, would limit households to 5,250 gallons a month under proposed restrictions. About 30% of residential customers use more.

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