April 15, 2025 • By Anne McElvoy, Sam Coates

The UK government passed emergency legislation to control the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe, preventing its Chinese owners from shutting it down. This move raises questions about the UK's future as a manufacturing country. Additionally, a new report from MPs disputes claims of "two-tier policing" during last summer's riots, calling such claims "disgraceful".

April 15, 2025 • By Emer Coleman

The article discusses the growing influence of tech moguls, such as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, on US government policymaking. The author notes that these individuals, who have significant economic power, are shaping policies that benefit their companies, such as the reduction of tech tariffs from China. This has resulted in substantial cost savings for companies like Apple, which manufactures most of its iPhones in China. The article also explores the idea of a "technocracy," where engineers and scientists, rather than politicians, make decisions about resource allocation and societal organization. This concept is echoed in books like "The Sovereign Individual," which predicts the decline of nation-states and the rise of a new form of democracy. The author warns that the increasing power of tech moguls, who share a worldview that prioritizes technology over traditional politics, poses a threat to democracy and could lead to a dystopian future where individuals are controlled by technocrats.

April 15, 2025 • By MARTIN CARVALHO, ARFA YUNOS, SHYAFIQ DZULKIFLI

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said paid tribute to the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, saying he paved the way for young Malaysian women in politics. As Minister in charge of Law and Institutional Reform, Azalina fondly remembers Abdullah's support for Puteri Umno, empowering young Malay women as leaders. She described him as a calm leader with a cosmopolitan view, who taught her to balance her Malay nationalism with being a Malaysian. Azalina, a former Puteri Umno chief, began her cabinet under Abdullah's administration in 2004 as one of the youngest Youth and Sports Ministers. She remembered him as a calm and nice man who didn't react to attacks or gossip.

April 15, 2025 • By Faye Brown

UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has stated that nationalizing British Steel is the "likely option" due to the company's current situation. The government recently passed emergency legislation to take over the Scunthorpe plant after talks with its Chinese owners, Jingye, broke down. Reynolds emphasized the need for a private sector partner to help with the company's transformation, citing the significant capital required. However, he also expressed concerns about Chinese involvement in the steel sector, describing it as "sensitive." The government has secured raw materials to keep the plant running, but the long-term future of British Steel remains uncertain. A majority of the public (61%) supports the government's decision to nationalize the company, according to a YouGov poll.

April 15, 2025 • By Faye Brown

UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has stated that nationalizing British Steel is the "likely option" due to the company's current situation. The government recently passed emergency legislation to take over the Scunthorpe plant after talks with Chinese owners Jingye broke down. Reynolds emphasized the need for a private sector partner to help with the company's transformation, citing the significant capital required. However, he also expressed concerns about Chinese involvement in the steel sector, describing it as "sensitive." The government has secured raw materials to keep the plant running, but the long-term future of British Steel remains uncertain. Opposition politicians have accused China of sabotage and called for preventing Chinese investment in strategic industries. A YouGov poll shows that 61% of the public supports the government's decision to nationalize British Steel.

April 15, 2025 • By Marie Inés Harté

Sarah Gensburger's book, "Qui pose les questions mémorielles?" (Who asks the questions about memory?), challenges the idea that the French state is overwhelmed by the fragmentation and proliferation of memory-related demands. Instead, she argues that the state is the primary creator of society's memorial frameworks, using them to reassert its legitimacy. Gensburger's research focuses on the Department of Remembrance, Heritage and Archives (DMPA) and its role in shaping memory policies. She found that the emergence of a public policy of remembrance was driven by a bureaucratic logic, with actors seeking to defend their administration and resist the forces of time. The study reveals that the state's involvement in memory policies has a ripple effect, with other sectors of the state and local authorities seizing on this new area to implement projects. This has led to a "memorial market" within central and local public administration, where social groups become involved and help shape the politics of remembrance. Gensburger's analysis shows that associations are created in line with local authorities' remembrance policy initiatives, and that community involvement stems from state incentives. The book highlights the impact of public action on memory, making it a resource that can be mobilized by local actors, both public and social. Gensburger argues that memory policies shape the relationship between the state, the nation, and society, where an opposition between general interest and special interests is at play. The establishment of memory as a category of public action has helped to reinforce the state's legitimacy in a context of denationalization of its authority. Overall, Gensburger's work challenges the idea of a passive state overwhelmed by demands for remembrance, instead showing that states play a major role in the production of memorial frameworks, which are used to reaffirm their authority. The book provides a nuanced understanding of how memory circulates between public institutions, both central and local, and the social sphere, and how it is used as a tool for governance and social cohesion.

April 15, 2025 • By Jin Hui

Rhonda Garad – Greens 1. Where do you live, and how long have you lived there? I live in Dandenong and have raised my four children here. Its my home and I wouldnt want to live anywhere else. 2. …

April 15, 2025 • By Elizabeth Redden

The article emphasizes the crucial role of deans in academic transformation and success in higher education institutions. Deans, who oversee colleges or schools, are responsible for setting vision, creating strategy, and driving results. However, they often operate under pressure, serving both the provost and president, as well as their faculty and staff. To better support deans, the article suggests several strategies: 1. Provide resources, professional development, and clear direction from the provost. 2. Offer a safe space for deans to meet and discuss challenges openly. 3. Establish a deans' council to foster shared direction, alignment, and commitment. 4. Share information and provide context to mitigate rumors and speculation. 5. Make meetings with deans generative and solution-focused. 6. Offer executive coaching to support deans in their roles. 7. Ask deans how to be helpful, as they are best positioned to know what they need. By supporting deans, institutions can leverage their expertise and leadership to drive academic transformation, improve decision-making, and enhance communication. Ultimately, a successful dean can make a significant impact on the institution's success and reputation.

April 15, 2025 • By Brett Worthington

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's son Harry has joined him on the campaign trail, breaking a long-standing rule of keeping family members out of politics. Harry spoke at a press conference, discussing the struggles of buying a home as a young person, and Dutton later confirmed that his family would help their children with a deposit. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese guaranteed that Tanya Plibersek would be a "senior cabinet minister" in a re-elected Labor government, after previously refusing to confirm her future role. The move is seen as an attempt to clean up a perceived slight against Plibersek, who has had a tense relationship with Albanese. The election campaign continues, with Labor's national primary vote recovering since the budget, and the Coalition facing challenges in key battleground states.

April 15, 2025 • By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press, FATMA KHALED Associated Press

Sudan's civil war has entered its third year, with atrocities and famine mounting. The conflict began on April 15, 2023, between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group. The war has resulted in nearly 13 million people fleeing their homes, 4 million of whom have sought refuge in neighboring countries. At least 20,000 people have been killed, and both sides have been accused of atrocities. The RSF has been notorious for attacking villages, carrying out mass killings, and raping women. The military recently recaptured the capital, Khartoum, from the RSF, but the war has moved into a new phase, with the possibility of a de facto partition of the country. The RSF still controls large areas of western and southern Sudan, including the Darfur and Kordofan regions. Hundreds of thousands of people are trapped by the fighting, facing hunger and starvation. The World Food Program has confirmed famine in 10 locations, and it could spread to 17 other areas, putting millions in danger of starvation. At least 25 million people, more than half of the country's population, face acute hunger, including 638,000 who face catastrophic hunger. The economy has been decimated, with a 40% drop in GDP, and full-time employment has been halved. Aid groups have faced funding cuts, with only 6.3% of the required $4.2 billion received as of March. The United Nations has warned that the situation is dire, with multiple outbreaks of cholera, malaria, and dengue in the past two years. The latest cholera outbreak in March killed about 100 people and sickened over 2,700 others. Experts say that neither side appears able to defeat the other, and the conflict could continue indefinitely. The international community has been urged to press for a ceasefire, with aid workers warning that every moment counts, and more lives hang in the balance.

April 15, 2025 • By BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Earlier this month, as thousands of runners lined up at the starting line of the Jerusalem Marathon, one group stood out – quiet, moving, and deeply inspiring. Around 70 blind and visually impaired r…

April 15, 2025 • By Jane Norman and Jacob Greber

WA Nationals candidate Mia Davies has criticized the Coalition's opposition to Labor's mining tax credits, saying "good policy deserves support." Davies, who is running for the seat of Bullwinkel, believes the credits will incentivize investment in mining projects and help Western Australia's resource sector. Her comments reveal ongoing internal Coalition tension over the policy, which was introduced by the Albanese government to encourage domestic processing of critical minerals. Despite opposition from shadow treasury spokesperson Angus Taylor, Davies thinks the policy should be supported, and her stance has been welcomed by the Association Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC).

April 15, 2025 • By The Star Online

The town of Kepala Batas in northern Penang is remembering former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who passed away at 85. Locals recall him as a quiet, soft-spoken leader who transformed the town from a "cowboy town" to a thriving township with improved infrastructure. He served as their parliamentary representative for seven terms from 1978 to 2008. Residents credit him with bringing lasting change, and mosques in the area held recitations in his honor. Those who knew him describe him as a noble, pious, and respectful man who never let his office create barriers between him and the people. His legacy remains visible in Kepala Batas, which stands as a living tribute to his impact.

April 15, 2025 • By Willow Tohi

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April 15, 2025

A recent book, "Get In" by Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund, reveals the role of Irishman Morgan McSweeney in Keir Starmer's rise to power in the UK Labour Party. McSweeney, head of Labour Together, allegedly handpicked Starmer to take on Jeremy Corbyn and the party's left wing in 2020. The book explores McSweeney's influence and Starmer's leadership, as well as the Labour government's struggles to convey its message.

April 15, 2025 • By Steve Early

The article discusses the relationship between labor unions and presidential candidates in the US. Every four years, major parties serve up candidates whose commitment to labor is more rhetorical than real. The article highlights the examples of Donald Trump and Democratic contenders, who have disappointed labor unions despite their pro-labor platforms. The article focuses on the experiences of Labor for Bernie (L4B) and Teamsters Against Trump (TAT), two grassroots initiatives that aimed to challenge top-down decision-making in labor unions. In 2016, L4B supported Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign, with over 1,000 local union elected officers and rank-and-file members urging their national unions and the AFL-CIO to back Sanders. Despite initial skepticism, Sanders won the backing of several national unions and over 100 local unions. However, the AFL-CIO ultimately endorsed Hillary Clinton. In 2020, L4B was re-launched, but faced more difficult terrain due to a crowded primary field. Sanders received less official labor backing than in 2016, but still won 9.5 million votes and placed first in 8 primary elections. The article also discusses the experience of TAT in 2024, which formed in response to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' decision not to endorse a presidential candidate. Despite initial support for Joe Biden, the union's membership ultimately backed Donald Trump. The article concludes that labor unions face challenges in challenging top-down decision-making and promoting independent political initiatives. The hold of the Democratic Party on organized labor is strong, and labor activists face obstacles in promoting alternative candidates and policies. However, the experiences of L4B and TAT demonstrate the potential for grassroots initiatives to shape rank-and-file opinion and promote labor-backed independent candidacies.

April 15, 2025 • By Ed Rampell

On April 12, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez led a "Fight The Oligarchy" rally in Los Angeles, which drew a crowd of 36,000 people. The event featured speeches from various union leaders, politicians, and musicians, all of whom emphasized the need to resist the influence of billionaires and corporations on American politics. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez criticized the Democratic Party for abandoning the working class and called for a more populist, economic approach to politics. The rally also included performances by musicians such as Joan Baez, Neil Young, and Jeff Rosenstock. The event was part of a national tour aimed at mobilizing people to fight against the oligarchy and promote a more just and equitable society. The rally's message was one of solidarity and resistance, with speakers emphasizing the need for collective action to challenge the power of the wealthy elite. The event was seen as a call to action, encouraging people to get involved in politics and demand change. The rally's success raises questions about the future of the Democratic Party and whether it will shift towards a more progressive, populist approach. It also highlights the potential for independent political movements to emerge and challenge the existing power structures. The "Fight The Oligarchy" tour is set to continue in other cities, and its impact will be closely watched by politicians and activists alike.

April 15, 2025 • By NELSON BENJAMIN

Datuk Patrick Lim, a close friend of former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, paid tribute to him, describing him as a humble gentleman and statesman. Lim, who knew Abdullah for almost 30 years, respected him as a father figure and admired his dedication to serving the people, particularly the marginalized. Abdullah is credited with several iconic projects, including the Monsoon Cup and the Islamic Heritage Park. Lim felt honored to be associated with Abdullah and appreciated his moderate approach to Islam, which respected people of other faiths.