Russia expelled two British diplomats in Moscow over spying allegations, accusing them of providing false personal data and engaging in intelligence activities. The diplomats were ordered to leave within two weeks, with Moscow stating it will not tolerate undeclared British intelligence officers on Russian territory. This move follows a series of expulsions between the two countries amid escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine since 2022.
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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump’s orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
An appeals court lifted a block on executive orders by President Trump seeking to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, allowing them to be enforced as a lawsuit unfolds. The court found that the orders could eventually raise concerns about First Amendment rights but ruled that the nationwide injunction was too broad. The orders, which target DEI programs, had been challenged for being unconstitutional and discouraging support for diversity initiatives. Full Article
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