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DC council set for Aug. 1 vote on updated Commanders stadium plan after Trump threatened to block it

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Exclusive: Commission has change of heart on anti-discrimination directive

The European Commission has revived its equal treatment directive after initially removing it from its 2025 plans. However, the proposal remains stalled in the Council, where there is still no unanimity.

Euronews

Residents threaten to sue Scottish council over controversial parking plans

RESIDENTS and business owners in Portobello and Joppa are threatening to sue Edinburgh Council over controversial parking plans which they claim are…

The National (Scotland)

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Daily Telegraph headline wrongly claiming ‘Labor backs Hamas’ breached accuracy rules, Australian Press Council finds

Murdoch tabloid headline ‘To keep peace at home, Labor backs Hamas’ wrongly presented as a statement of fact, watchdog says

The Guardian - AU

New rule of law conditions proposed for next EU budget could hit Hungary

All payments under the biggest item in the seven-year budget plan could be linked to the rule of law, according to plans proposed by the European Commission. This would include cohesion and agricultural funds not yet suspended by Brussels.

Euronews

Three Factors Keeping Gold's Momentum In 2025: Report

Gold can maintain a firm upward trajectory into the second half of 2025, the World Gold Council's mid-year outlook said. With precious metal already up around 26% year-to-date, analysts outline persistent geopolitical risk, sustained central bank demand, and weakening U.S. dollar as key drivers for this thesis.

Benzinga

D.C. Finally Moves To Implement Ranked Choice Voting After 3–1 Voter Approval

Voters overwhelmingly supported Initiative 83, but Democratic lawmakers have been hesitant to adopt it.

Reason

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Labour council takes no action against councillor who grabbed Gaza protester by neck

A LABOUR-LED council has taken no action against a councillor who aggressively dragged out a protester by the neck during the party’s conference…

The National (Scotland)

Birmingham bin strike talks break down as council reaches ‘absolute limit’ in pay offer

Rubbish is piled up high on streets in Birmingham after nearly six months of a bin strike

The Independent UK

Council tax bombshell: Eight London boroughs face big bill rises or major cuts to services

EXCLUSIVE: London boroughs facing being hard hit by the controversial shake-up include Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, Islington, Camden and the City of London

Evening Standard

Council could become first to permanently adopt four-day working week

Conservative opposition councillors say an overwhelming number of residents and businesses do not support the 4-day week

The Independent UK

Is Denmark killing the tradition of EU playlists?

As Denmark takes over the rotating EU Council presidency from Poland, it’s hitting pause on one beloved tradition: the national Spotify playlist.

Euronews

Fact check: The EU hasn’t banned carry-on luggage fees (yet)

A parliamentary vote supporting an end to carry-on luggage fees has triggered a flurry of misleading headlines. Euroverify fact checks.

Euronews

Here’s how First Nations landholders can share the benefits of the NSW energy transition

The shift to clean, renewable sources of energy presents a rare opportunity for First Nations people, not only as energy users but as landholders.

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Euronews

Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal

France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal.

Euronews

EU leaders leave Israel partnership on shelf despite pressure to act

Despite a report saying there are “indications” that Israel was in breach of its human rights obligations over its ongoing war in Gaza, European leaders could only agree at their council summit on Thursday to "continue discussions" on a follow-up to the report.

The National (Scotland)

‘Significant step’: Shetland tunnel plans advance to next stage

SHETLAND councillors have agreed to take forward proposals for the construction of tunnels between islands, describing the move as “a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour councillors fail to block motion in support of Palestine Action

Scottish Labour councillors have failed in their attempt to block a motion condemning the UK Government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action

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Euronews

Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga

Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.

The National (Scotland)

'Unionists join together' as Labour councillors survive no-confidence vote

LABOUR councillors in Stirling have survived a vote of no-confidence but have been accused of being joined at the “political hip” with the…

Al Jazeera

Key players tangle at UNSC at ‘perilous turn’ of US-Israel-Iran conflict

Tensions soar at the UN as Iran and its allies condemn US military actions, while the US and Israel reject censure.

The National (Scotland)

Group of 'neo-Nazis' thrown out from council meeting about 'far-right racist' banners

A GROUP of “neo-Nazis” had to be escorted from West Dunbartonshire Council’s HQ after disrupting their last full council meeting ahead of the…

Euronews

Exclusive: After 17 years, EU anti-discrimination bill hits a dead end

Despite broad support from the member states, opposition from a few countries has blocked progress on the Equal Treatment directive, prompting the Commission to shift focus to non-legislative measures — a move criticised by NGOs and civil society groups.

Euronews

Exclusive: EU visa rule change set to target Israeli citizens

Mechanism to suspend short-stay visa-free travel into the EU has been reformed to include human rights breaches, and Israel could be one of the first countries affected.

Euronews

EU Parliament to criminalise AI-generated child abuse material

EU lawmakers from left to right voted by landslide to criminalise AI-generated child abuse images. The sweeping law also tackles grooming, livestreaming, sextortion and age of consent, aiming to close loopholes and protect children across the EU.

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