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Waimea Dam bailout plea shows why public sector fails at big infrastructure

Council and private owners of a big dam at the top of the South Island are negotiating with ministers, seeking concessions on public money they borrowed to complete the heavily-delayed project. The Waimea Community Dam, finally opened last year by the Prime Minister, is jointly owned by Tasman District Council…

Newsroom.co.nz

Which parties run the councils where elections are no longer postponed?

Labour had initially intended to cancel polls in 30 areas, a move that would have impacted 4.5 million voters

The Independent UK

Starmer abandons plans to cancel May council elections in latest U-turn

Government agrees to pay Reform UK’s legal costs in further humiliation for prime minister

The Independent UK

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Meet Florida Man 2.0: the executive working to replace retirees and Disney tourists with Fortune 500 HQs

"There's a huge gap in what people think about Florida and what actually exists in Florida," Michael Simas, CEO of Florida's Council of 100, told Fortune.

Fortune

Bikinis banned on Sydney bus over ‘cleanliness’ concerns

A sign for the northern beaches Hop, Skip and Jump bus says ‘clothing must be worn over swimwear’

The Guardian - AU

London council denies ‘airbrushing’ opposition to controversial LTN

Greenwich Council denies consultation on contentious scheme was ‘biased, undemocratic or secretive’

Evening Standard

Ealing Council launches ‘hit-squad’ to crack down on fly-tipping

The council is investing in CCTV, ‘tidy teams’ and new recycling schemes in a bid to stop antisocial behaviour

Evening Standard

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Rising Send costs will ‘bankrupt’ four in five English local authorities, leaders say

Councils call on ministers to write off special educational needs and disability deficits that are predicted to reach £14bn in 2028

The Guardian - UK

Head of Reform council’s cost-cutting programme resigns after suggesting authority has made ‘no cuts’

Councillor Matthew Fraser Moat said his words had been ‘twisted’ to ‘fit into an anti-KCC narrative’

The Independent UK

Shab-e-Barat 2026: UAE fatwa council permits Haq Al Laila celebration during mid-Shaban under Islamic law

The UAE Fatwa Council has declared the traditional Haq Al Laila celebration permissible under Islamic law, provided it aligns with core principles. This mid-Sha'ban festivity, involving children collecting sweets and community gatherings, strengthens family and social bonds. The ruling permits cultural observances and spiritual reflection, encouraging unity and joy as…

The Times of India

Republicans look to rebuke DC Council with swing at local tax code

“They are spending more time trying to overturn D.C. laws than they’re doing with a number of pressing issues,” one organizer said of Congress.

Roll Call

Mark Rutte should stop being an 'American agent' and unite NATO, Charles Michel says

Former European Council President Charles Michel tells Euronews that Rutte's "flattering approach" towards the US President will lead to "total failure."

Euronews

Party Poopers: Sydney’s Heated Rivalry Lookalike Contest Cops Pushback From Council

“God forbid I put on a fun, community event spontaneously for the people!"

Pedestrian.tv

Environment Agency tells people to stay vigilant as flood risk continues

About 63 properties have been flooded across the country.

Evening Standard

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Exclusive: EU-India deal shows 'reliable partners can work for good', Costa tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews in New Delhi, European Council President António Costa hailed the EU-India trade pact as a major economic opportunity and strategic victory in an “uncertain world.”

Evening Standard

Major incident declared as Storm Chandra brings flooding

Somerset Council said on Tuesday evening that an estimated 50 properties have been affected by flooding.

Euronews

Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness, Costa tells Euronews

Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.

The Guardian - AU

A regional NSW council voted to remove the Aboriginal flag to promote ‘unity’ – it did the opposite

Corowa mayor Cheryl Cook says the proposal is intended to unite the town as a ‘single, cohesive community under one sovereign emblem’, but traditional owners say it erases their past

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Judicial Misconduct or Impeachment Based On The Merits Of a Decision

Could a Judicial Council take away all of a judge's cases based on the merits of a decision? Could Congress delegate this power of stealth impeachment?

The Independent UK

Toby Carvery owner faces eviction after felling 500-year-old oak tree

Enfield council accused the hospitality giants of ‘a reckless act’

The Independent UK

Homicide rate declines sharply in dozens of US cities, a new report shows

A report issued by the Council on Criminal Justice is showing a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, based on data collected from 35 American cities

Euronews

MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation and free hand luggage

Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries.

Euronews

EU bets on Mercosur as geopolitics clash with eurosceptic backlash

Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it.

The Guardian - AU

A ‘ghoulish reminder’ to be knocked down or a memorial to the dead: council debates future of Bondi footbridge

Waverley to consult with NSW government, the families of victims and the Jewish community over whether bridge should be pulled down

Evening Standard

London council in furious secrecy row with Nigel Farage's Reform UK over redacted contracts with suppliers

'What have you got to hide?’ the party’s Deputy Leader Richard Tice asked one borough in the transparency dispute

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