Accountability

Political Financing Bill prompts expansion of parliamentary group’s focus

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Political Financing Bill prompts expansion of parliamentary group’s focus

KUALA LUMPUR: With the much-anticipated Political Financing Bill currently under review, the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia (APPGM) on political financing has decided to expand its scope to include more critical areas related to political competition. APPGM chairman Wong Chen (PH-Subang) announced that new areas would include the possible re-enactment of the Parliamentary Services Act, amendments … Read more

California’s failed AI safety bill is a warning to Britain – POLITICO

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California’s failed AI safety bill is a warning to Britain – POLITICO

Meta executive and former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg recently said Britain had “wasted a huge amount of time.” | Nhac Nguyen/AFP via Getty Images But California’s experience had other lessons for Britain, too. In vetoing the bill, Newsom took aim at its narrow focus on frontier systems, arguing that it ignored the context … Read more

‘Crossed all limits of shamelessness’: Swati Maliwal slams Arvind Kejriwal, accuses him of protecting Bibhav kumar

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‘Crossed all limits of shamelessness’: Swati Maliwal slams Arvind Kejriwal, accuses him of protecting Bibhav kumar

Swati Maliwal, lambasted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly protecting his close aide, Bibhav Kumar, who is accused of assaulting her. Maliwal’s remarks come in the wake of ongoing controversies surrounding Kumar, who has recently been released on bail. “You have crossed all limits of shamelessness. Sir, the goon who attacked me in … Read more

UK braces for damning report into 2017 Grenfell Tower blaze – POLITICO

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UK braces for damning report into 2017 Grenfell Tower blaze – POLITICO

It’s been split into two phases: Phase 1 focused specifically on how the night of the fire unfolded. That phase reported back in 2019 and warned about the “apparently slow rate of progress” in removing combustible cladding, as well as making a host of recommendations for improving building safety and better coordinating emergency responses. Phase … Read more

A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences – POLITICO

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A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences – POLITICO

Avoiding incompatible and contradictory policy initiatives as well as creating an environment that will lead to a healthier, more resilient Europe should be central to any EU life sciences strategy. The start of a new mandate is a good moment for reflection. Last month, EFPIA published a Competitiveness Strategy for European Life Sciences, which included … Read more

Crimes against women unpardonable sins, says PM Modi

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Crimes against women unpardonable sins, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called crimes against women ‘unpardonable sins’, adding that those who assist in these crimes should also be held accountable. “Today, I want to tell every political party in the country and state governments that crimes against women are an unforgivable sin. Whoever is guilty should not be spared and … Read more

Residents weigh what it will take to bring the town back together

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Residents weigh what it will take to bring the town back together

For Canton to move past the turmoil that has shaken the community since the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe in January 2022, many residents say an audit of the police department is an essential beginning. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Read original article here Denial … Read more

How to stay sane and clean in the Brussels machine – POLITICO

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How to stay sane and clean in the Brussels machine – POLITICO

After Qatargate, everyone in Brussels hopefully knows that (allegedly) receiving bags of cash from foreign agents is a big no-no. But in a city driven by political deal-making against a backdrop of flashy lobby soirées, there is plenty of scope to lose sight of your principles. Here are lessons from three veterans. Jan Huitema: Keep … Read more

Days from power, Keir Starmer remains a mystery to Britain – POLITICO

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Days from power, Keir Starmer remains a mystery to Britain – POLITICO

Many voters are in the dark about aspects of Starmer’s background, despite his concerted efforts during the past five weeks of the election campaign to open up about his family, his values and his motivations in a bid to appear more relatable. At the same time, people appear deeply split over what Starmer can offer … Read more

Top Ukraine reconstruction official quits, citing ‘systemic obstacles’ – POLITICO

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Top Ukraine reconstruction official quits, citing ‘systemic obstacles’ – POLITICO

Prime Minister Shmyhal blocked Nayyem’s participation at the Berlin conference because Nayyem was scheduled to present a report in Kyiv on his agency’s progress on reconstruction on June 12, according to an official with knowledge of the matter, granted anonymity to discuss nonpublic matters. Rebuilding Ukraine The total cost of rebuilding Ukraine over the next … Read more