New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon considered new privacy laws. This followed allegations against his press secretary, Michael Forbes. Forbes allegedly recorded sex workers without their consent. He also secretly photographed women at the gym. Forbes resigned and apologised for his actions. Luxon expressed shock and questioned the legality of Forbes's behaviour.
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In April 2022, the UAE Cabinet launched an updated Golden Visa system to attract global talent, offering long-term residency to graduates from the world's top 100 universities. This initiative aligns with the UAE's Centennial 2071 vision, emphasizing science, technology, and entrepreneurship. The policy shift allows Golden Visa holders to sponsor family members, encouraging long-term settlement and professional growth.
The Islamic State (IS) claimed its first attack against Syria's new government forces since Bashar al-Assad's ousting, planting an explosive device targeting a military vehicle in Sweida province. This incident, confirmed by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, marks a shift from IS's primary focus on Kurdish-led forces.
Once best known for saluting protesters on January 6 before running from them on camera, Hawley has undergone a political transformation few would have predicted. This year, he shocked conservatives and delighted labour organisers by releasing a union-friendly proposal: A Pro-Worker Framework for the 119th US Congress. Among other things, it seeks to ban captive-audience meetings and impose civil penalties for labour violations—ideas more at home in Bernie Sanders’ toolkit than Paul Ryan’s.
Sixteen states, led by New York, are suing the Trump administration over significant funding cuts and program changes at the National Science Foundation. The lawsuit challenges the elimination of programs supporting diversity in STEM and a new rule limiting indirect research cost funding. These actions, resulting in $1.4 billion in grant cancellations, are argued to undermine U.S.
The German Cabinet has approved stricter asylum laws, aiming to streamline the deportation process by easing the designation of "safe countries of origin." This move, spearheaded by interior minister Dobrindt, seeks to bypass parliamentary approval for such designations. The cabinet also approved the abolition of a rule calling for people in pre-deportation custody to be automatically be assigned a lawyer by the state.
In Boulder, Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly launched a terror attack on a 'Run for Their Lives' event, advocating for Israeli hostage release, injuring six elderly individuals. Shouting "Free Palestine" and "End Zionist!", Soliman used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary device.
Lawrence Campbell, a Winnipeg man, is suing his former girlfriend, Krystal McKay, after she allegedly cashed in his $3.6 million lottery ticket and disappeared. Campbell claims he entrusted McKay with the ticket because he lacked ID, but she severed ties shortly after receiving the winnings. He alleges she ghosted him and obtained a protection order, while McKay denies the accusations and is preparing her legal response.
In Florida, Rhonda Paulynice has been arrested for allegedly killing her 6-year-old son in a misguided attempt to exorcise demons. The child's decomposing body was discovered nearly two weeks after his death, prompting charges of second-degree murder, failure to report a death, and altering a body. Authorities had visited the home previously for domestic disturbances, but the boy was never directly involved.
North Carolina's SAFE week of action, from June 1-7, emphasizes safe firearm storage to combat rising gun thefts and injuries. Partnering with local police, NCDPS distributes free gun locks and promotes safe practices. Governor Stein proposes $2.2 million in funding to address gun violence, especially after recent deadly shootings across the state.