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Global politics and security updates: EU aid for Ukraine, Iran war fallout, and Duterte faces ICC trial
ICC Confirms Crimes-Against-Humanity Trial for Former Philippine President Duterte
The International Criminal Court has confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, meaning he will face trial over his anti-drug campaign. The case marks a major legal step in the long-running scrutiny of the violence tied to his so-called war on drugs.
EU Approves €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine After Hungary Drops Veto
The European Union has ended a two-month standoff by approving a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto. Brussels says the first payment will be made as soon as possible.
EU poised to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and new Russia sanctions
The European Union is set to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine along with fresh sanctions on Russia after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their opposition, following the reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv wants to receive the first tranche of the loan by the end of May or early June, calling it support for Ukraine’s army.
Rilian Raises $17.5 Million for AI-Native Security Orchestration
Rilian has raised $17.5 million to expand its AI-native security orchestration business. The company says it will use the funding to hire new talent and grow operations across the U.S. and other allied countries.
NBCUniversal’s Peacock Loses $432 Million as Subscribers Reach 46 Million
Comcast reported first-quarter results showing Peacock lost $432 million even as subscribers rose to 46 million. The company also said revenue got an extra $2.2 billion boost from the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl.
Former Morrisons Manager Sacked After Confronting Shoplifter Faces Protest at Store
A protest is being planned outside a Morrisons in Aldridge after long-serving manager Sean Egan was dismissed for confronting a repeat shoplifter. Egan, who worked at the store for 29 years, says the sacking has left him in a deep depression, while supporters and a former colleague are backing him publicly. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has also said he is baffled by the decision and believes people should be able to intervene in crime when it is safe to do so. Morrisons says its staff must follow strict procedures and should not put themselves at risk.
Senate Republicans advance a $70 billion ICE and border security plan without Democratic support
Senate Republicans used budget reconciliation to move a $70 billion plan for ICE and border enforcement forward without Democratic backing, during a lengthy late-night vote-a-rama.
Taxpayers Pay Tens of Thousands to Promote Labour’s Digital ID Consultation on Podcasts
The government is spending tens of thousands of pounds advertising its Digital ID consultation on podcasts. The project is led by Darren Jones, who says the consultation, launched on 10 March, is genuine and not just for show.
Former Chester hospital boss arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice
Police have arrested a former senior leader at the Countess of Chester hospital on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. The arrest is part of an investigation into alleged gross negligence manslaughter by ex-senior leaders at the hospital, and the suspect was already among three former leaders arrested last year in that probe.
Europe Feels the Economic Fallout as the Iran War Hits the Eurozone
The eurozone’s private sector slipped back into contraction in April, its weakest reading in nearly a year and a half. Services were hit as the war in Iran fed inflation and added fresh pressure to the region’s economy.
Trump Says He Is Under No Pressure to End the War With Iran
President Donald Trump said the extension of America’s truce with Iran has no expiry date and that there is no time pressure to end the war.
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