‘Danger to our democracy’: fears over Trump allies’ summit with far-right sheriffs pred 10 urami in 33 minutami Mike Flynn, Mike Lindell and others to attend event on election fraud by Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers AssociationA group of far-right sheriffs is set to meet Donald Trump allies in Las Vegas on Wednesday for talks with dozens of Republican state officials and candidates focused partly on potential election fraud by non-citizens, which experts say is wildly overblown.The far-right Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, which the former Arizona sheriff Richard Mack founded in 2011 and which boasts hundreds of members nationwide, is hosting the day-long event, which it bills as a “training session”. The group is known for attacks on Covid mask mandates and gun control measures. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Uncommitted’ movement pressuring Biden over Gaza brings in half a million dollars pred 10 urami in 33 minutami Campaign that began in Michigan aims to push president towards a ceasefire in Gaza even as critics say Trump could benefitThe uncommitted national campaign has brought in nearly half a million dollars to finance the movement that is aiming to push Joe Biden towards a ceasefire in Gaza.The shoestring movement started in Michigan’s presidential primary, where more than 100,000 voters cast ballots for uncommitted, a signal to the Biden campaign that he is out of step with his likely voters on the war in Gaza. Since then, other states – such as Minnesota, Washington and Wisconsin – picked up the idea, organizing rapidly to turn out people who wanted to send Biden a message. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sunak hopes of pre-election interest rate cuts frustrated by inflation slow puncture pred 10 urami in 34 minutami Shift in rate reduction predictions to autumn hits prime minister’s strategy of winning back mortgage payersUK inflation falls by less than forecast to 3.2%, cooling rate cut hopesBusiness live – latest updatesWhen the Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, told an event in Washington on Tuesday that the UK economy was “disinflating”, it raised the hopes of mortgage payers and indebted businesses that a cut in the cost of borrowing could be on the way soon.But less than 24 hours later, the latest UK inflation data and worsening interest rate forecasts have curtailed those aspirations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Police looking into ‘a number of assertions’ about Angela Rayner pred 10 urami in 39 minutami GMP says investigation does not imply ‘hard and fast evidence’, as Labour says it is confident Rayner complied with rulesUK politics – latest updatesLabour has said it remains “completely confident” that Angela Rayner has complied with all rules, after the chief constable of Greater Manchester police said she was facing investigation “over a number of assertions knocking about”.The deputy Labour leader has faced allegations of breaching electoral law and avoiding capital gains tax, and questions over her former council tax arrangements. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Meloni ‘turning Italian broadcaster into megaphone for far right’ pred 11 urami in 12 minutami Investigation urged into alleged bid to turn Rai into propaganda channel for ruling parties before electionsThe European commission has been urged to investigate alleged attempts by Italy’s far-right government to turn the public broadcaster, Rai, into a “megaphone” for the ruling parties ahead of the European elections.The appeal from the European Green party came after the Italian parliament’s supervisory committee for Rai approved a measure allowing the broadcaster’s news channel to televise political rallies in full and without any journalistic mediation in the run-up to the vote in early June. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Poverty is bigger issue for EU voters than migration, survey shows pred 11 urami in 27 minutami Health, jobs, defence, security and climate crisis all seen as more important than immigration with June elections approachingIrregular migration is not the top priority for European voters despite the prominence of the issue in the media and political campaigning by rightwing parties over the last year, a survey commissioned by the European parliament shows.The Eurobarometer poll, which tracks public opinions every quarter, puts poverty and the cost of living crisis and social exclusion as the number one issue for voters who go to the polls in early June to elect a new European parliament. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Increasing number of villages torched across Sudan shows conflict is intensifying - report pred 11 urami in 33 minutami Satellite data indicates growing number of airstrikes on settlements, in a war that has already killed thousandsThe number of villages in Sudan that have been destroyed or severely damaged by fire has risen sharply in recent weeks, suggesting the country’s conflict is intensifying as it enters its second year.Satellite data revealed the number of Sudanese settlements set on fire in March increased to 30, the highest monthly total recorded since fighting broke out between the country’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last April. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
More than 500 horses found dead at alleged illegal knackery near Wagga Wagga pred 12 urami in 1 minuto An investigation is under way after reports alleging horses had been butchered at a private property near the NSW regional citySign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the communityMore than 500 horses have been found dead near Wagga Wagga in what is alleged to be a possible illegal knackery operation.The animals were discovered after Wagga Wagga city council and New South Wales police received reports alleging that horses had been butchered at a private property near the regional city and their remains left in a dry creek bed.Sign up to receive Guardian Australia’s fortnightly Rural Network email newsletterSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the community Continue reading...(The Guardian)
United Airlines blames Boeing problems for $200m hit to earnings pred 12 urami in 13 minutami Carrier says three-week grounding of 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines blowout cost it profitUnited Airlines has blamed a $200m (£161m) hit to its earnings in the first three months of the year on the mid-flight blowout that forced it to ground many of its Boeing planes.The US carrier said the three-week grounding of 737 Max 9 jets after a cabin panel blew out on a flight operated by rival Alaska Airlines at the start of January contributed to a $124m loss in the three months to the end of March. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Queensland state LNP backs Labor’s emission cuts of 75% by 2035 drawing ire from federal colleagues pred 13 urami in 8 minutami ‘We must do all we can to become more sustainable’, says shadow environment ministerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s Liberal National party has backed one of the most ambitious emission reduction targets in Australia – much to the disappointment of some of their federal counterparts.While the federal opposition is still yet to unveil mid-term climate targets as part of its net zero by 2050 promise, the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has decisively ruled out joining his state counterparts in their ambitious pledge.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...(The Guardian)