EU Council appoints new special representatives for key regions

Kyle Clifford has been jailed for life after murdering his ex-partner Louise, her sister Hannah, and their mother Carol. BBC racing commentator John Hunt condemned Clifford as "callous, cowardly, and vindictive", citing his extreme levels of misogyny. Clifford committed the brutal murders out of jealousy and spite, raping and killing Louise before also murdering her family members. Full Article

AEMET stated that the drought in Spain since 2021 may soon end due to recent abundant rainfall, with yearly precipitation levels no longer indicating drought. However, long-term measurements show rainfall remains below normal, but with significant rain in March, there is hope for improvement. Climate change is linked to extreme weather events like the historic floods in Valencia, highlighting the urgent need for climate action. Full Article

UN rights chief Volker Türk emphasized the failure of the international community to uphold the equality of all people, especially those with disabilities, highlighting discrimination faced by women and girls. High Commissioner for Human Rights also warned about the rise of cyberbullying in online communities. Disability rights advocate Nikki Lilly stressed the importance of social media as a lifeline for individuals with visible differences, calling for inclusive technology development and faster content filtering processes to...

Keir Starmer strongly criticized the current welfare benefits system as unsustainable, indefensible, and unfair at a private meeting of Labour MPs, as the Government prepares to announce significant benefit cuts. His remarks represent one of the most forceful condemnations of the system by a Labour prime minister and indicate the largest reform since the creation of universal credit in 2010. Starmer warned of a projected £70 billion bill for long-term sickness and disability benefits by...

Scouts Sint-Rochus in Halle will receive new construction facilities from the city authorities due to the worn-down state of their current premises and the need for size expansion to accommodate the growing youth population. With over 220 members, the scouts have struggled to raise funds independently for almost seven years, prompting the city to step in and provide modern, sustainable, and accessible new facilities, including space for Akabe, the scouting department for children with disabilities....

Labour plans to make £5 billion in welfare cuts by targeting the disability benefit, PIP, claimed by 3.6 million people. The reforms will involve making it harder to qualify for PIP and freezing payments next year, with a report suggesting major reforms by making the benefit conditional for those aged 16 to 30 to engage in work or education. Jean-Andre Prager, a former special adviser to the prime minister, recommends these changes to save money....