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#politics
The Telegraph: SNP minister makes ‘profound apology’ to party members for meeting with Israeli diplomat
Scottish minister Angus Robertson apologized to SNP members after facing backlash for meeting with an Israeli diplomat amidst ongoing military actions in Gaza. The encounter sparked accusations of normalizing relations and led to a Scottish Government ban on such meetings.
Pro-Palestinian protests demanded Robertson's resignation, emphasizing the need for immediate ceasefire and recognition of Palestinian sovereignty. The SNP faced criticism from within, prompting measures to quell dissent.
GB News: Populist right poised to win key German election just days after Starmer urged Scholz to fend off threat
The populist Alternative for Germany (AFD) party is projected to secure significant electoral wins in Thuringia and Saxony, with exit polls suggesting 33.5% and 31.5% of the votes, respectively. This result marks a substantial lead over the center-right CDU and a notable decline for the left-wing Linke party.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD is also facing a decline, falling into single digits in both regions. The AFD's rising support reflects a broader trend since their emergence in 2014, posing a challenge to traditional political parties in Germany.
Forbes: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Open To Supreme Court Ethics Code—As Controversies Swirl
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is considering supporting a binding ethics code for the Supreme Court, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding gifts received by justices to ensure impartiality. Her comments follow President Biden’s proposed reforms for the court.
The Supreme Court is under scrutiny for ethical guidelines, particularly concerning Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, who have faced controversies over undisclosed gifts. Public approval of the court remains low, with ongoing debates about implementing enforceable ethical standards.
Breitbart: Mark Cuban Pushes Social Media Poll to Attack Trump, it Backfires
Mark Cuban conducted a poll asking his followers which public figure's character children should emulate, offering Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as choices. Unexpectedly, Trump won by a significant margin, frustrating Cuban, a Harris supporter.
The poll drew ridicule from various users who pointed out the unfavorable outcome for Cuban.
#society
Fox News: Grieving man refuses to give his deceased wife's clothes to a 'selfish' sister
A man recounted his experience after losing his wife to cancer on social media, highlighting family tensions over his wife’s clothing. His sister's insensitive comments during the wake and subsequent visit led to a heated exchange, where he expressed strong disapproval of her intentions.
Support from online users emphasized his right to grieve and prioritize his wife's charitable wishes over family demands. Many advised him to seek support elsewhere and donate the clothes in his wife's name.
#military
Fox News: Trump supporters, Gold Star families flood Harris' X account after Arlington attack: admin 'killed my son'
The Trump campaign and several Gold Star families criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for accusing Trump of disrespecting Arlington National Cemetery during a ceremony honoring service members killed in the Afghanistan withdrawal. Families, in video responses shared by Trump, called out Harris for her perceived lack of empathy and political motivations.
Harris's absence from memorial events was noted, and she faced backlash for her comments against Trump, with family members suggesting she prioritized politics over honoring their deceased loved ones. They argued that Trump was invited to the event to provide support and leadership.
#culture
Breitbart: Musician Nick Cave Says He'd Perform in Israel, Slams Roger Waters
Musician Nick Cave stated he would perform in Israel and criticized Roger Waters' anti-Israel position, arguing that cultural boycotts fail to effect change. Cave expressed a personal connection to Israel, emphasizing his love for its history despite political issues.
He also condemned antisemitism, calling Waters' views an embarrassment to the boycott movement, suggesting such efforts only strengthen the Israeli government's hardline stance.
#other
Le Monde: Climate: Kazakhstan's Caspian Sea is retreating
In Aktaou, Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea's shoreline is receding, having dropped by two meters since 2000, affecting local ecology. Experts attribute the decline to various factors, including climate change, while officials downplay the seriousness of the issue.
Environmentalists warn of decreasing river inflows, particularly the Volga, which supplies 80% of the Caspian's freshwater. The changing water levels may pose significant ecological threats despite previous fluctuations in sea levels.