Auckland mayor wanted consultants on Waitematā Harbour crossing to be blacklisted
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510645/auckland-mayor-wanted-consultants-on-waitemata-harbour-crossing-to-be-blacklisted
What the light rail millions got Auckland: As the dust settles on the doomed light rail plan for Auckland, newly released documents spell out exactly what the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/05/what-the-light-rail-millions-got-auckland/
Auckland Regional Fuel Tax to end in June, PM announces: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax will be scrapped in months ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508653/auckland-regional-fuel-tax-to-end-in-june-pm-announces
Transport Minister says Clean Car Discount costs outweigh benefits: Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the Clean Car Discount was never self-financing ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507363/transport-minister-says-clean-car-discount-costs-outweigh-benefits
Local government financial crisis: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says he's firming up new ways to fund water services for cash-strapped councils – ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/02/minister-advised-to-act-urgently-on-local-councils-significant-financial-stress/
Former transport minister Michael Wood lashes out at National for scrapping Auckland light rail
nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-transport-minister-michael-wood-lashes-out-at-national-for-scrapping-auckland-light-rail/C4L3NANXYBCUDCWJLFHMJ4AWC4/
Auckland's second harbour crossing should prioritise public transport, councillor says
rnz.co.nz/news/national/504211/auckland-s-second-harbour-crossing-should-prioritise-public-transport-councillor-says
Pain at the pump: Transport Minister Simeon Brown can’t say when Auckland’s regional fuel tax will be scrapped
nzherald.co.nz/nz/pain-at-the-pump-transport-minister-simeon-brown-cant-say-when-aucklands-regional-fuel-tax-will-be-scrapped/WKSKMJ6Q4ZE6RKFWDBTHRJBGHA/
National's plans to pick apart Road to Zero : The National party’s transport spokesperson Simeon Brown said speed limit reductions and other changes brought ...
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Parking fines review stalled due to cost of living crisis: A plan to make penalties more of a deterrent has been quietly parked, going against advice from ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/05-07-2023/parking-fines-review-stalled-due-to-cost-of-living-crisis
'They should be in English': National to ditch te reo Māori traffic signs: National does not support bilingual traffic signs in te reo and English ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/490741/they-should-be-in-english-national-to-ditch-te-reo-maori-traffic-signs
Government plans to cut Aucklanders’ driving in the city by a third to fight high transport emissions rate
nzherald.co.nz/nz/government-plans-to-cut-aucklanders-driving-in-the-city-by-a-third-to-fight-high-transport-emissions-rate/5DDEXNV5RFBKRMUI2WYRAHXQCU/
How Faeser wants to combat disinformation: Federal Interior Minister Faeser has decided to do more to combat disinformation. An early detection unit is to be set ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/faeser-desinformation-100.html
Chaotic conditions in the ministry: Court of Auditors massively criticizes the procurement of masks by Jens Spahn
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/corona-maskenaffaere-rechnungshof-kritisiert-jens-spahns-maskenbeschaffung-a-e9b16a1a-69fd-44a5-86e2-05527ea8132c
Lauterbach now has to explain €45 million problem due to vaccination campaign: An expensive vaccination campaign by the Ministry of Health under Karl Lauterbach ...
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What about Auckland? Council pushes back on new Govt transport plan : Councillors in Auckland are hoping a submission supporting some and opposing other aspects ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/28/what-about-auckland-council-on-new-govt-transport-plan/
On-site at the Bynderwyns, Transport Minister Simeon Brown revealed the Government wants to get the new road under construction as quickly as possible. #HeraldPremium
LIVE: View over Israel-Gaza border as seen from Israel
View over Israel-Gaza border as seen from Israel.
At least 32,490 Palestinians have been killed and ... Show more
Donja R. Love's intense and intimate play 'Fireflies' has its Virginia premiere in Charlottesville Friday
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We have Wayne Brown’s texts to the boss of AT. They’re exactly what you’d expect: 'WTF is this?' wrote Wayne Brown on September 14 last year ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-03-2024/we-have-wayne-browns-texts-to-the-boss-of-at-theyre-exactly-what-youd-expect
Brynderwyn Hills motorway to reopen for Easter weekend: The gateway to the north will reopen this weekend - but visitors will have to get in quick.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512686/brynderwyn-hills-motorway-to-reopen-for-easter-weekend
Corona campaign for SPD-affiliated agency: Lauterbach's ministry receives reprimand
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/corona-impfkampagne-fuer-spd-nahe-agentur-lauterbachs-ministerium-geruegt-li.2200177
Transport Minister Simeon Brown is reversing what he called “nanny state” regulations to slow motorists down.
Auckland Transport to be stripped of planning powers: The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512444/auckland-transport-to-be-stripped-of-planning-powers
German wind power sector welcomes government offshore terminal funding: The German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation said the government's decision to help fund ...
reuters.com/business/energy/german-wind-power-sector-welcomes-government-offshore-terminal-funding-2024-03-23/
Modi’s India plans its own democracy index, after global rankings downgrade: The index is being finalised ahead of elections, with New Delhi worried about global ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/21/modis-india-plans-its-own-democracy-index-after-global-rankings-downgrade
DCI takes over probe into attack on Nation journalist: Muiruri was attacked and robbed at gunpoint at the junction of Nairobi-Nyeri-Embu roads.
nation.africa/kenya/news/dci-takes-over-probe-into-attack-on-nation-journalist-4563394
South Africa Bus Crash Kills 45, but 8-Year-old Survives: The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/world/africa/south-africa-bus-crash.html
Quick Glance: South Africa Bus Tragedy: 45 Dead, 8-Year-Old Sole Survivor
- A bus plunged 165 feet into a ravine, resulting in 45 fatalities, with only an 8-year-old girl surviving.
- The girl received medical attention after the crash on the way to an Easter pilgrimage in South Africa.
- The incident occurred on a scenic, mountainous road near Moria, a pilgrimage site.
- South Africa had over 12,400 road fatalities in 2022, highlighting road safety concerns.
I Could Not Stay Silent: Annelle Sheline Resigns from State Dept. over U.S. Gaza Policy
democracynow.org/2024/3/28/annelle_sheline
Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
- A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
- Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
- These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
EU Blacklists Russian Penal Colonies in Response to Navalny’s Death: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18597-eu-blacklists-russian-penal-colonies-in-response-to-navalny-s-death
Three officers from the Maryland Transportation Authority were celebrated at the Baltimore Orioles' opening day on Thursday for their bravery responding to the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Schumer says Senate trial for Mayorkas will take place next month: The impeachment articles will be sent over to the Senate on April 10.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/johnson-mayorkas-impeachment-articles-head-senate/story
Another State Dept. Official Makes Public Exit to Protest U.S. Support for Israeli Genocide
democracynow.org/2024/3/28/headlines/another_state_dept_official_makes_public_exit_to_protest_us_support_for_israeli_genocide
The end of airmail: Swiss Post no longer flies letters through Germany: The postal service no longer has to be as fast, but it does have to be more ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Post-fliegt-keine-Briefe-mehr-durch-Deutschland-article24836831.html
Quick Glance: End of German Airmail: Post Adopts Greener Transport Methods
- The Deutsche Post has ceased the domestic transport of letters by airplane to reduce costs and improve its carbon footprint.
- The night airmail network, established in 1961, was discontinued due to decreasing demand for letters and changes in communication habits.
- Although the end of transport flights may increase the delivery time of letters, the Post continues to use airmail for international correspondence.
- The transition to more environmentally friendly transport methods demonstrates the Deutsche Post's commitment to acting sustainably and adapting to current trends.
Three killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv calls for more weapons: Russia attacks areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in retaliation for fatal ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/three-killed-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine-as-kyiv-calls-for-more-weapons
Quick Glance: Fatal Russian Assaults on Ukraine and Appeal for Arms
- Russia targets areas in eastern and southern Ukraine in response to deadly bombings in the Russian border regions.
- At least three individuals lost their lives in the Russian assaults in northeastern and southern Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to request additional Patriot air defense systems.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's allies to hasten the delivery of warplanes and Patriot air defense systems in light of the increased missile attacks.
Man sentenced to 11 months in prison for voicemail threats to Nancy Pelosi, Alejandro Mayorkas: DOJ
abcnews.go.com/Politics/man-sentenced-voicemail-threats-pelosi-mayorkas/story
'What the hell is the point of the UN?' Watch journalist Matt Lee's response when the US State Department spokesman says he doesn't expect the Gaza ceasefire ... Show more
#ArvindKejriwalArrested | The US State Department had said on Monday that it is closely following reports on Kejriwal’s arrest and encouraged a “fair ... Show more
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ invokes the 5th in disbarment hearing
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/election-denier-trump-wanted-take-doj-pleads-5th-disbarment-hearing-rcna145341
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
Strensall Barracks saved! York army base will NOT be sold off by MoD: Strensall Barracks saved! York army base will NOT be sold off by MoD
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Blinken and Macron to discuss Ukraine support and Gaza war in Paris talks: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss support for Ukraine during talks in ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240328-blinken-and-macron-to-discuss-ukraine-support-and-gaza-war-in-paris-talks
Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
axios.com/2024/03/27/hunter-biden-dismiss-tax-charges
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
State Department official resigns; most Americans oppose Israel’s Gaza war, new poll finds
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-official-resigns-israel-gaza-war-poll-americans-opposed-rcna145418
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve: China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago ...
apnews.com/article/australia-wine-china-tariffs-penalties-ac155e732d4b882dce4f1663a01ae4c4
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has accused UN special rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese of having "a history of antisemitic ... Show more
U.S. State Dept.: We Have Not Found Israel to Be Violating International Law in Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/us_state_dept_we_have_not_found_israel_to_be_violating_international_law_in_gaza
Speaker Anita Among has protested the move by Ministry of Finance to slash Parliament’s budget by 50%, with MPs describing the decision as humiliating and ... Show more
Peggy is a stout and muscular Staffordshire bull terrier and Molly is a magpie. In the four years since their unlikely bond was posted online ... Show more
Quick Glance: Premier Supports Influencers in Illegally Raising Molly the Magpie
- Gold Coast social media influencers Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen surrendered the magpie Molly due to lack of permits.
- Premier Steven Miles aims to collaborate with authorities to ensure proper care for Molly.
- Molly the magpie was taken from the wild without permission, but the Premier believes a solution can be found in the best interest of the animal.
- An online petition with nearly 60,000 signatures calls for the reunion of Molly with Peggy and her family.
Moscow attack: Russia blames West and Kyiv for jihadist massacre: Ukraine accuses the Kremlin of lies, after it alleges Kyiv and the West were involved in the ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68663043
Investigative journalist: RKI files on corona without scandal: Journalist Markus Grill cannot recognize any political influence on the RKI during the pandemic in ...
deutschlandfunkkultur.de/corona-protokolle-im-detail-viel-wissenschaft-wenig-politik-dlf-kultur-d25e4c27-100.html
The cosmic ineptitude of House Republicans’ Biden impeachment inquiry: The Republican majority on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are proving ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4554133-the-cosmic-ineptitude-of-house-republicans-biden-impeachment-inquiry/
Pentagon presents alternative to Israel’s plan to assault Rafah: At the Pentagon Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin presented an alternative vision to ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/pentagon-presents-alternative-to-israels-plan-to-assault-rafah
China Lifts Punishing Tariffs on Australian Wine: Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about Covid-19.
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/business/china-australia-wine-tariffs.html
Biden finalizes rule to prevent methane emissions and wasted gas from public lands drilling
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4560449-biden-finalizes-rule-prevent-methane-emissions-wasted-gas-public-lands-drilling/
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Michigan's Palisades plant on track to become nation's 1st reopened nuclear facility
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/27/palisades-nuclear-plant-nuclear-power-energy/73115767007/
Congestion charges proposed in new transport strategy: Moving Together plan also suggests removing parking spaces at public sector buildings and reducing car ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41362501.html
Trump calls his globe-trotting ex-diplomat ‘my envoy.’ Neither is in office.: Richard Grenell has been acting as a kind of shadow secretary of state ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/28/richard-grenell-trump-envoy-serbia-guatemala/
Biden team official flags plausible genocide in Gaza, resigns in protest: Annelle Sheline, State Department official working on human rights issues in Middle ...
trtworld.com/us-and-canada/biden-team-official-flags-plausible-genocide-in-gaza-resigns-in-protest-17543708
Some schools advise students to wear PE attire amid Singapore's blistering heat
asiaone.com/singapore/some-schools-advise-students-wear-pe-attire-amid-singapores-blistering-heat
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun: Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/26/1240827697/for-patients-with-disabilities-this-doctor-prioritizes-independence-and-fun
US, Mexico to partner on semiconductor supply chain development: The United States will partner with Mexico to explore semiconductor supply chain opportunities ...
reuters.com/technology/us-mexico-partner-semiconductor-supply-chain-development-2024-03-28/
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Pakistan has called on the “backers of Israel to urge Israel to bring an end to the massacre of the Palestinian people, lift the inhumane siege and allow ... Show more
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 762: As the war enters its 762nd day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-762
Poland dismisses Eurocorps commander amid couterintelligence probe: Poland has dismissed a top general from his position as commander of a European military body ...
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-dismisses-eurocorps-commander-amid-couterintelligence-probe-2024-03-27/
Russian Group Spread Disinformation About Kate Middleton, Experts Say: A Kremlin-linked group known for online campaigns to sow falsehoods and distrust among ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/world/europe/princess-kate-middleton-russia-conspiracy.html
MPs rebuke PSST Ramadhan Ggoobi for his media utterances that Parliament does not have the right to appropriate the budget ... Show more
LIVE: State Department briefing with Matthew Miller#Live #MatthewMiller #StateDept #Diplomacy #Politics #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: www.reuters.com/
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Eight construction workers who were fixing potholes on the bridge plummeted into the frigid water as the bridge collapsed early Tuesday, officials said ... Show more
Diddy's lawyers say feds used 'military-level force' in home raids: A day after Homeland Security Investigations officials descended on Sean Combs' Miami and Los ...
npr.org/2024/03/26/1241103298/diddys-lawyers-say-feds-used-military-level-force-in-home-raids
Quick Glance: Firearms Discovered at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' L.A. and Miami Properties, Sources Say
- During searches of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami, federal agents found firearms, as confirmed by three informed sources on Tuesday. Homeland Security Investigations executed search warrants from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday and confiscated the music mogul's phones in Miami before his planned trip to the Bahamas. According to a source familiar with the matter, Combs is under a federal criminal investigation due to multiple lawsuits filed against him in recent months.
- Reportedly, Combs has been involved in numerous civil lawsuits since November, following a lawsuit from his former romantic partner Cassie, who accused him of physical and sexual abuse over several years. Combs has denied each of the sexual assault allegations, calling them 'sickening.' In February, a former employee who worked for Combs from September 2022 to November 2023 filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, drugging, and threats.
- The cases are ongoing, and Combs has maintained his denial of the allegations. A man arrested on drug charges at a Miami airport on Monday is said to be an associate of Combs. Brendan Paul, 25, was arrested at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on suspicion of possessing suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy. Court records indicated that Paul was released on bond on Tuesday.
There are no funds to meet your demands, Amoth on doctors' strike: As the doctors’ strike enters its second week, unions have vowed to continue with the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001492229/there-are-no-funds-to-meet-your-demands-amoth-on-doctors-strike
🔴 LIVE DAY 174 #Israel #Palestine - Anti-Israel protests in Jordan grow
- At least 8 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
- US official resigns over Israel's war ... Show more
Israel-Palestine live: Palestinians waving white flag killed and buried by bulldozer
middleeasteye.net/live/gaza-israel-hamas-palestine-war-conflict
Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms that play a vital role in the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters ... Show more
New transport strategy not anti-motorist, says Ryan: Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the new strategy 'Moving Together' is about making ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0328/1440434-ireland-transport/
Taiwan's foreign ministry said it believes US support will remain unchanged no matter who wins the presidential election, but it will stay on guard for ... Show more
Some New England universities and colleges break $90,000 barrier for total cost in upcoming school year
cnn.com/2024/03/27/business/college-tuition-new-england-ninety-thousand/
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The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday wondered why the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was probing former prime minister Imran Khan and foreign minister ... Show more
Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency as the number of dengue fever cases continues to rise.
So far this year ... Show more
The U.S. Military’s Investments Into Artificial Intelligence Are Skyrocketing: Driven by the Department of Defense, the US government's investments into ...
time.com/6961317/ai-artificial-intelligence-us-military-spending/
Colombia expels Argentine diplomats after Milei calls Petro 'terrorist': Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean ...
reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-expels-argentine-diplomats-after-milei-calls-petro-terrorist-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Following Controversial Remarks by Milei About Petro
- In response to Argentine President Javier Milei labeling Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'terrorist,' 'murderer,' and 'communist' in an interview with CNN, Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation.
- According to Colombia's foreign ministry, the Argentine president's comments have undermined Colombia's trust and offended the dignity of President Petro, who was democratically elected.
- Following Milei's provocative comments, Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina earlier this year. Petro, who is Colombia's first leftist president, has a background as a former member of the long-demobilized M-19 guerrilla movement.
- In addition to his criticism of Petro, the Libertarian Milei also targeted other regional leaders in excerpts of the interview, including Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Japan recalls ‘red rice’ health products over suspected link to four deaths: Japanese authorities have ordered three “red rice” dietary supplements to be pulled ...
cnn.com/2024/03/28/asia/japan-red-rice-recall-hnk-intl/
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France evacuates more than 170 French nationals from Haiti: France has evacuated more than 170 nationals and around 70 people of other nationalities from ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240327-france-evacuates-more-than-170-french-nationals-from-haiti
In Beijing, Dutch PM raises cyberespionage with China's Xi: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he had discussed an incident of cyberespionage the Netherlands ...
reuters.com/world/beijing-dutch-pm-raises-cyberespionage-with-chinas-xi-2024-03-27/
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