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Published on May 5, 2025

The purest democracy? Visiting one of Switzerland’s historic open-air assemblies

Show of hands: in Glarus, votes are decided by raised-arm majorities. Keystone / Gian Ehrenzeller Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial …

Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 3, 2025

The Irish Independent’s view: The need to defend independent journalism has never been more critical

According to the Global Conflict Index, in the past five years, levels of conflict have almost doubled. In 2020, it recorded 104,371 conflict events; last year, it logged nearly 200,000. The suffering endured by the people represented in those figures …

Source: Irish Independent - Pending
Published on May 1, 2025

Irish hip hop trio Kneecap under investigation by British counterterrorism police over videos

Open this photo in gallery:Members of Kneecap pose on the red carpet at the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards in Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 14.Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters The Belfast hip hop group Kneecap have won legions of fans for their …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Opinion Ireland’s prime minister gave condolences for Hitler’s death — here’s why that’s a contemporary problem By Simon ...

Prime minister of Ireland Éamon de Valera, in an undated photo. Photo by AFP via Getty Images By Simon Lewis May 1, 2025 The story of Irish Jews begins with journeys across the sea — from Kovno (modern-day Kaunas, Lithuania) to Cork City, where Ireland’s …

Source: Forward - Pending
Published on May 1, 2025

Counter-terror police launch formal probe into Irish rap trio Kneecap after 'kill your local MP' call

Counter terror officers have launched a formal investigation into Irish rap group Kneecap after a video circulated of a bandmember urging fans to 'kill your local MP'. Metropolitan Police was assessing the controversial footage as well as another …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

Kneecap band: Festival organisers and not politicians are cancelling Kneecap gigs, says Irish speaker from Dublin, Rev ...

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A letter from 40 bands supporting Belfast band Kneecap fails to grasp that it is festival organisers - and not politicians - who are cancelling their concerts, it …

Source: The News Letter - Right-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

Irish music legends rally behind Kneecap in defense of freedom of expression

Kneecap has won the support of some of the biggest names in Irish music amidst the continued controversy following the Irish language hip hop trio's "F--k Israel" display at Coachella on Friday, April 18. Beoga, Christy Moore, Damien Dempsey, …

Source: IrishCentral - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

Huge music names back Irish rappers Kneecap amid calls for TRNSMT to axe Glasgow show

LEGENDARY Scottish rockers Primal Scream are among huge names in music backing Irish rappers Kneecap amid calls for the group to be axed from TRNSMT line-up. The Belfast-based trio have come under fire after footage emerged appearing to show them calling …

Source: The Scottish Sun - Right-wing
Published on May 1, 2025

‘Kneecap is not the story’

The band has been targeted following its brave decision to use their performances at high-profile US music festival Coachella to send an unequivocal message to oppose the ethnic slaughter of over 50,000 Palestinians by Israel. At the end of their second …

Source: Irish Republican News - Left-wing
Published on May 5, 2025

Education Minister Paul Givan rejects call to scrap 'flawed' school funding programme

The Education Minister has been accused of a "disappointing response" after he rejected a Council call to scrap a "flawed" £20m programme for schools. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's (NMDDC) active and healthy communities …

Source: Belfast Live - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Letters: ‘Let’s not make it harder to learn,’ Walz wrote. A private school principal responds.

‘Let’s not make it harder to learn’ Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed elimination of nonpublic pupil aid to fund transportation, textbooks, nurses and counselors is rife with irony (“Private schools face cuts under Gov. Walz’s proposed budget” (April 17). The …

Source: Pioneer Press - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Neil Mackay: Trump and Farage prove there is such a thing as Scottish values

The citizenry ask: Is this what we stand for? Should we not hold these principles dear? Why don’t we leave these traditions behind? Indeed, currently all across Britain, the VE Day celebrations are a clear example of a country considering its values, …

Source: The Herald (Scotland) - Center-left
Published on May 5, 2025

A Canadian King in Parliament

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Editorial PHILIPPE LAGASSEArticle content Recommended Videos Article content Special to National Post King Charles III will be giving the Speech from the Throne to open Canada’s 45th Parliament. Prime Minister Mark Carney …

Source: Pembroke Observer and News - Pending
Published on May 5, 2025

A New York Imagination Library program is in limbo as state budget wraps up

A statewide Imagination Library program providing free books to young children might not make it into the state budget. The program, an initiative of Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation, was originally included in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal, but …

Source: WXXI - New York - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 5, 2025

Leni Riefenstahl: New film tackles the complicated history of the Nazi filmmaker

Leni Riefenstahl, director of the notorious Nazi propaganda films, Triumph of the Will and Olympia, and one of the most controversial women of the twentieth century, died in 2003. She was 101. In the mid 1960s, Horst Kettner became her assistant, and later …

Source: Irish Examiner - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Leo Varadkar meets Mike Pence after he receives award for January 6th actions

James Cox Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar met former US vice president Mike Pence after he received an award for his refusal to go along with Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election. Mr Pence received the John F Kennedy …

Source: The Roscommon Herald - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

If You Had to Drop a Pin in the Map of Your Life, Would You Know Where to Put It?

The beginning of a new season is unbearably tantalizing, the unknown of it sometimes makes me inwardly shudder. It can be equally frightening and exhilarating. But as I get a little older, I watch the years rattle past like a freight train and another new …

Source: The Good Men Project - California - Left-wing
Published on May 5, 2025

Wairarapa favours council partnership for new water entity

LDR report by Emily Ireland The consultation period has now closed for each partner council of the proposed Wairarapa-Tararua water services model, and public support has swung in favour of the partnership. Of those who submitted about Local Water Done …

Source: Wellington Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 5, 2025

Workers Party International Secretary Gerry Grainger commented following The May...

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now “On International Workers’ Day, the Workers Party celebrates the resilience, determination and strength of the working class- the true architects of progress and …

Source: NorthernIrelandWorld - Pending

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Mary E. Webster’s Modern Federalist Papers Reveal How The Federalist Papers Shaped the U.S. Constitution

Mary E. Webster modernizes The Federalist Papers, offering readers a clear understanding of the documents that shaped American democracy. NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Constitution stands as the foundation of American …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on May 2, 2025 - 01:06 GMT

Turkey at a Crossroads: Protests, Crackdowns, and the Future of Democracy

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest wave of public protests in Turkey in over a decade, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s political trajectory. As the opposition rallies support and President Erdoğan …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 5, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of May 5, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, May 6, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development and the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on May 5, 2025 - 17:48 GMT

Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'CNN News Central'

Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on “CNN News Central.” AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Kate Bolduan, CNN: Let's focus in right now on …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:19 GMT

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy Dear Fellow South African, We have just observed Workers’ Day, which is commemorated across the world in honour of the struggles of workers for fair labour standards and conditions of …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Handover and reburial of remains of Anti-Apartheid Activists

Good morning. We gather here today for the handover and reburial of the exhumed remains of two courageous and brave patriots, Benjamin Moloise and Abraham Mngomezulu. These two patriots are part of the great army of liberation that took up arms and fought …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

AMRT Satellite Technology Uncovers Significant Mineral Assets at Historic Oregon Mine

Abandoned Mine Expected to Roar Back to Life with Massive Results thanks to AMRT Satellite Scan Technology MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a leading satellite-based mineral exploration company, today …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

Edge Zero Launches Grid Visibility Solution to Support Labor Party’s Home Battery Initiative

New program equips distribution system operators with real-time data tools to ensure network readiness for Australia’s largest-ever home battery rollout MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edge Zero, a leader in low- …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Environment ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 19:14 GMT

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends Virginia for Leading the Nation in Reducing Fentanyl Overdoses

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin for tackling the fentanyl crisis head-on through …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Call for Submissions for 2026 Festival

The largest international Black film festival in the U.S. returns to Los Angeles February 9–16, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF), the largest and most …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 17:06 GMT

VetComm Honors Military Appreciation Month by Empowering Veterans to Access Their VA Disability Benefits

Veteran-founded organization provides guidance and advocacy to help veterans navigate the VA benefits process during Military Appreciation Month and beyond. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation observes …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 15:39 GMT

AMMWEC to Host Capitol Hill Event: "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing Asia's Potential"

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) will be hosting an upcoming Capitol Hill event titled "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

First 5 California Welcomes Anthony Pane as New Chief Counsel

First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief Counsel. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Veteran M&A Attorney Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson to Lead Corporate Business Transactions Practice Group

Spiro Harrison & Nelson Continues Strategic Growth with Addition of Industry Leader RED BANK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing its headcount to 25 attorneys, Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 23:55 GMT

NCLA Opposes Transfer of Expanded Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs

Washington, DC, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an Amended Complaint today adding several Plaintiffs to the Simplified v. Trump, et al. lawsuit against President Trump’s attempt to rely on the International Emergency …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 21:59 GMT

Realigning US-Saudi relations for the AI era

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its transformation into a global technology powerhouse, the United States has a pivotal opportunity to redefine its partnership with the kingdom. Moving beyond the traditional oil-for-security framework, a new partnership …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 5, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

AIDA Country Report on Spain – Update on 2024

|Published on: 5th May 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Spain provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and content of …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

Ambassador Gerard McGurk assumes duties as new Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo

PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 05 May 2025 – Ambassador Gerard McGurk, a career member of the British Diplomatic Service, has been appointed as the new Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and has officially assumed his duties today. Ambassador McGurk’s previous …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:34 GMT

After Clergy Arrested for Praying, Moral Monday Returns to U.S. Supreme Court to Confront Deadly Federal Budget

Faith leaders and impacted people to hold prayerful protest calling out a budget that will kill Medicaid, starve children, and abandon the poor WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11:00 …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

DOE Legacy Management Expertise Tapped for Rifle Disposal Cell Pore Water Extraction Project

RIFLE, COLORADO, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) recently faced an operational challenge at the Rifle Disposal Site in Colorado, it took subject matter experts across a wide array …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

TMC CEO Testifies Before Congress: Deep-Sea Minerals Key to U.S. Industrial Future

CEO and Chairman Gerard Barron testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on “Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production” Mr. Barron highlighted the abundant, unattached polymetallic nodule resource as a …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry, Politics ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:23 GMT

G7 should act as stabilizer and reformer to reshape international order, urges T7 report

Waterloo, Canada, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report to the Group of 7 (G7) suggests the nations’ leaders should set directions to help address root causes of instability while also innovating in new areas at the global level. The Think7 …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

AAFA Calls on Congress to Restore Lifesaving National Asthma Control Program

Washington, DC, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 6, 2025 – World Asthma Day – the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) will visit the U.S. Capitol to call on Congress to protect the 28 million people in the U.S. with asthma and restore …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:56 GMT

Enhancing Military Transparency: International Seminar on the Vienna Document 2011 was held in Almaty as part of ...

From 22 to 24 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, in co-operation with the Centre for Arms Control and Inspection Support and the Kazakhstan Peace Operations Centre (KAZCENT) of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and with …

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