Donald Trump was booed and heckled during a raucous speech to the Libertarian National Convention as he appealed for them to vote for him. The Libertarian party, which prioritises small government and individual freedoms, typically gains 3% or less of the national vote but its members could yet prove crucial in swing states this November

The Israeli military sounded sirens in Tel Aviv for the first time in months, while debris from intercepted rockets was filmed in the city of Herzliya. Hamas’s armed wing, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam, said it launched a 'big missile' attack on Tel Aviv in response to what it called 'Zionist massacres against civilians' in a statement on its Telegram channel on Sunday. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage

A new community hub providing a range of groups and activities has launched in Britwell. National charity Oasis launched the Britwell Community Hub on Friday, May 17 at the Britwell Centre. The event brought together Oasis founder Reverend Steve Chalke and Oasis Hub Britwell leader Julie Siddiqi, alongside an array of guest speakers from the world of medicine, education and social services. “Oasis Hub Britwell will be a place of holistic, joined-up care that nourishes children, inspires young people, supports parents, and empowers the elderly. “At its heart Oasis Community Hub is dedicated both to the inclusion and flourishing of everyone in Britwell.”

"Britain today faces a future that is more dangerous and more divided. There's no doubt that our democratic values are under threat. That is why we will introduce a bold new model of national service for 18-year-olds," Sunak said in a statement.The Conservative Party said the proposal would be funded by cracking down on tax avoidance and evasion, and by diverting money from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund , which existed to reduce regional economic inequality.Labour politicians derided the announcement. "The national service we need from our young people is to vote for change on 4th July," said Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester.Interior minister James Cleverly told broadcasters there would be no criminal sanctions for skipping mandatory service but that people will be compelled to do it, without providing further details.Asked by the BBC if forcing adults to volunteer was at odds with the Conservative Party's liberal tradition, Cleverly said: "We force people to do things all the time. "He cited compulsory education or training for teenagers until the age of 18 as an example.

Schengen Entry/Exit Scheme due October 6th this yearThis article in the Guardian refers mainly to Eurostar and the like, but it applies at all entry points into Schengen.Now fingerprints and photos are nothing new for visitors to the US, along with needing an ESTA, but it is new for Schengen and the first time you enter after the scheme starts will be a bit slower (a lot slower at UK ports I suspect), but after that you can use the e-entry points, for three years anyway.ETIAS will be introduced at some point next year. You will need both.Of course we have heard all this before and it has been delayed, but now they seem to have a fixed date for it.

The UK shadow chancello,r Rachel Reeves, said the UK would not return to austerity measures under a Labour government. Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Reeves said Labour plans for an immediate injection of cash into frontline public services before a spending review

RISHI Sunak has announced that a future Conservative government would bring back mandatory national service, as he attempted to reignite his election campaign after an error-strewn start reports The Guardian. Under the plan, which appeared to be his latest attempt to reduce Tory losses by winning over voters drifting to Reform UK, the prime minister late Saturday said that every 18-year-old would have to spend time in a competitive, full-time military commission or spend one weekend a month volunteering in “civil resilience”. Click below for the full story. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/25/sunak-promises-to-bring-back-national-service-for-18-year-olds

Ukraine president urges Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to ‘show your leadership’ and send message to Moscow. The Ukraine president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has released a desperate video plea calling on world leaders to attend a “peace summit” next month in Switzerland, after a deadly Russian attack on a DIY hypermarket in Kharkiv on Saturday killed 12 people and injured dozens more. “Please, show your leadership in advancing the peace – the real peace and not just a pause between the strikes,” said Zelenskiy in English. The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, said about 120 people had been in the hardware store on Saturday afternoon. Zelenskiy on Sunday said it was further proof that Russia is not interested in peace.

(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelBritain's ruling Conservative Party has said it will bring back national service if it wins power again in the UK general election on July 4.Eighteen-year-olds would either choose to join the military full-time for 12 months or spend one weekend every month volunteering in their community over a year, under the plans announced late Saturday.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the scheme would "create a shared sense of purpose among our young people and a renewed sense of pride in our country". "This new, mandatory national service will provide life-changing opportunities for our young people, offering them the chance to learn real world skills, do new things and contribute to their community and our country," he said in a statement.Despite Sunak saying it would be mandatory, his interior minister James Cleverly told Sky News on Sunday that there would be no criminal sanctions for any young person who refuses to take part.The Conservatives, in power since 2010, estimate the scheme will cost around £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) a year, with the first teenagers taking part in September 2025.Young people who choose to sign up for a placement in the forces would "learn and take part in logistics, cyber security, procurement or civil response operations", the Tories said.Volunteering could include helping local fire, police and NHS services as well as charities tackling loneliness and supporting elderly, isolated people, the party added.Political commentators viewed the announcement as a headline-grabbing attempt to draw clear dividing lines between the Conservatives and the main opposition Labour Party , which enjoys double-digit leads in opinion polls.Labour, led by Keir Starmer, branded the announcement an unserious, "desperate" unfunded pledge from a party "bankrupt of ideas".Britain had national service between 1947 and 1960, with men between the ages of 17 and 21 serving in the armed forces for 18 months.Several European countries, including Norway and Sweden, have some form of temporary conscription

LISTEN TO PODCAST NOW http://media.blubrry.com/saturday_magazine/joy.org.au/saturdaymagazine/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2024/05/Samantha-Floreani-Head-of-Policy-Digital-Rights-Watch.mp3It would be much better for young people to be supported to navigate social media safely than ban them from it entirely, writes, Samantha Floreani, Head of Policy Digital Rights Watch. “Research conducted by the Young and Resilient Research Centre – which prioritises meaningfully engaging with children – notes that while negative experiences on social media do occur, many young people see the online world as a safe haven. Proposals to ban access to social media ignore the experiences of young people and steamroll over this complexity. This holds true to other research which suggests digital policy reform regularly omits the perspectives of children and young people. Online harms and social media are understandably emotive topics but our current debate is too focused on adult fears rather than children’s lived experience.

EU officials who helped write the AI Act and EU Commission Vice President Josep Fontelles also made trips to Sacramento and Silicon Valley in recent weeks. This week, EU leaders ended a years-long process with the passage of the AI Act, which regulates use of artificial intelligence in 27 nations. There are some notable differences between the EU law and what California lawmakers are considering. The AI Act addresses how law enforcement agencies can use AI, while Bauer-Kahan’s bill does not, and Wicks’ watermarking bill could end up stronger than AI Act requirements. Coordination between California and EU officials attempts to combine regulatory initiatives in two uniquely influential markets.

Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. The SNP are set to go grovelling to the Scottish Greens in a desperate bid to save Michael Matheson from his punishment. Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross said: “It’s wildly out of touch for John Swinney to claim in “no other walk of life” would Michael Matheson be sanctioned. “In truth, in any other walk of life Michael Matheson would be sacked for making a false claim for £11,000 and lying about it.

A reservoir could be constructed as part of a wide-ranging application to increase operations at a poultry processing factory in Eye. Cranswick Country Foods wants to expand its plant at Eye Airfield by 31,000 square metres, while building a reservoir, pumping station and associated piping on land north of Brome and Oakley. Cranswick Country Foods on Eye Airfield. Cranswick Country Foods operates from a purpose-built site on Eye Airfield. “The environmental impact of this application will be immense and will have a significant impact on, and potentially damage, the River Waveney,” it said.

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RISHI Sunak has announced that a future Conservative government would bring back mandatory national service, as he attempted to reignite his election campaign after an error-strewn start reports The Guardian. Under the plan, which appeared to be his latest attempt to reduce Tory losses by winning over voters drifting to Reform UK, the prime minister late Saturday said that every 18-year-old would have to spend time in a competitive, full-time military commission or spend one weekend a month volunteering in “civil resilience”. Click below for the full story. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/25/sunak-promises-to-bring-back-national-service-for-18-year-olds