Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Hungary’s capital to meet with nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán despite an international arrest warrant against him for war crimes in Gaza. Orbán has denounced the warrant, threatening to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, and faced criticism from the ICC over his defiance. Netanyahu and Orbán share similar authoritarian tactics, including a rejection of liberal democracy, alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump, and disregard for human rights, sparking condemnation from human rights groups urging Hungary to uphold its ICC obligations.
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Check your bill: Herald analysis finds errors in Auckland Council rates bills
A recent analysis by the Herald revealed significant errors in Auckland Council's new rates bills, with some residential rates incorrectly calculated at up to 11.4% of property values. Notably, a multi-unit property in Ōtāhuhu was billed $444,766 instead of the correct amount of $14,578, prompting the council to advise ratepayers to report any discrepancies. Want More Context? 🔎
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