Home Secretary Priti Patel has written to MPs urging them to back controversial legislation that was mauled by peers, which argues that too many criminals are “getting off” with light sentences while the bill is in limbo. The House of Lords inflicted a string of defeats on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill last … Read more
A piece of that preparedness puzzle includes optimizing vaccine distribution. COVAX, the world’s vaccine facility, finally has enough doses to allocate and distribute to countries. However, COVAX is still struggling to quickly put shots in arms, particularly in low- and middle-income countries with weaker health systems. Gates said the process should be based on each … Read more
It now heads to the house and looks poised to become law.
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A majority of US Senate Republicans introduced on Tuesday their own legislation to support Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia over a military build-up near Ukraine’s borders, after weeks of talks on a bipartisan bill hit a stalemate. Introduction of the measure, called the Never Yielding Europe’s Territory (NYET) … Read more
32 Republican senators introduced a new bill on Tuesday that would impose immediate sanctions on no fewer than 15 Russian oligarchs and members of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, regardless of whether Russia invades Ukraine. why it matters: Anti-kleptocracy activists have long called on the US to do more to target Russian oligarchs who exploit Western … Read more
“He has more courage than any boy I have met,” Stephen Jones said of his son in a speech to the Australian parliament earlier this week. “He swims against the tide.” Jones, an opposition lawmaker, delivered an impassioned appeal for LGBTQ rights that cited his fears as a parent and family tragedy. It drew praise … Read more
A dog owner has been forced to sell her belongings online including jewelery to pay for spiraling vet costs after her pet was struck down with a mystery illness. Nikki Sargent’s pet pug, Monty, has undergone multiple rounds of surgery after he was born with a congenital liver condition which has led to a number … Read more
House lawmakers hope to fix the problem during a pro forma session on Friday.
Kirin Clawson poses Wednesday in front of family pictures in her home. Around the time Kirin Clawson turned 2, she began refusing to leave the house if she wasn’t wearing a tutu. She would throw a tantrum if she was only wearing her boy clothes. When her parents, Beth and Nathaniel Clawson, saw that she … Read more
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced that it is to increase its energy price cap for the third time in a year, raising fears of a full-blown cost of living crisis. The industry watchdog – which has been under heavy pressure from energy suppliers to raise the cap – says the increase is necessary after a … Read more
