Russia bans anti-war candidate Nadezhdin from election DW 02/08/2024
Russia's Central Election Commission has rejected the presidential candidacy of opposition figure Boris Nadezhdin due to a large number of incorrect signatures from supporters.
All major opposition politicians have now been disqualified, and Putin looks certain to secure another six-year term. [ more ]
Belarus heads to polls in tightly controlled elections opposition have called a farce'
The parliamentary elections in Belarus are expected to solidify Lukashenko's rule despite opposition calls for a boycott. Most candidates support Lukashenko's policies.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, an opposition leader in exile, urges voters to boycott the elections, calling the process a 'senseless farce' with no real choice for the people. [ more ]
Alexei Navalny is the latest Putin critic to die in suspicious circumstances
The death of Alexei Navalny is part of a pattern of violence against critics and opponents of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Navalny had previously survived a poisoning attempt with a nerve agent called Novichok, and his death in prison raises suspicions of foul play. [ more ]
Widowed Wife of Alexei Navalny Vows to Seek Justice For Her Husband: They Will Be Punished'
Yulia Navalnya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, spoke out at the Munich Security Conference and vowed that those responsible for her husband's death will be punished.
International belief is that Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible for Navalny's death, and Navalnya echoed this belief in her speech.
Navalnya called on the international community to come together and fight against the Putin regime and hold them accountable for the atrocities committed in Russia. [ more ]
City Hall to rule on Wimbledon's 200million expansion plan
Mayor Sadiq Khan has recused himself from the decision-making process on a planning application to transform the former Wimbledon Park Golf Course.
The deputy mayor of planning, Jules Pipe, has called in the planning application for a full planning hearing after a disagreement between local councils.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) claims to have received overwhelming support for the project, stating that it will secure the long-term future of the Wimbledon championships. [ more ]
L.A. City Council backs 520-unit apartment complex at Sportsmen's Lodge site
The Los Angeles City Council approved the replacement of Sportsmen's Lodge with a 520-unit residential complex and mixed-use development.
The project includes 78 units for low-income tenants, commercial space, and a bike/pedestrian path, despite opposition over preservation, noise, and environmental concerns. [ more ]
Germany has its first federal police commissioner DW 03/14/2024
Creation of Germany's first federal police commissioner due to cases of negligence and racism within police forces.
Introduction of police commissioner to provide a safe space for reporting police misconduct despite opposition from some members of the Bundestag. [ more ]
Tory grandee warns Rwanda bill risks elected dictatorship'
Tory grandee Ken Clarke criticizes Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill and warns about the dangers of overturning a Supreme Court ruling.
The Safety of Rwanda bill passed its first hurdle in the House of Lords but is expected to face more opposition as peers attempt to amend it next month. [ more ]
The Los Angeles City Council has introduced a motion to suspend the advancement of the LA ART gondola project until a thorough assessment of Dodger Stadium traffic and accessibility is completed.
The project, backed by former L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, received unanimous approval in 2019 but has faced opposition from residents and the California Endowment. [ more ]
Fresh from a loss, Miami Wilds scores a win against push to kill its lease at zoo
Miami-Dade commissioners rejected a resolution to rescind the lease for the Miami Wilds waterpark, despite the mayor's efforts to kill it.
The proposed waterpark is facing opposition from conservation groups and Zoo Miami, but a commissioner called the rejected legislation redundant. [ more ]