Delaware Supreme Court rules vote-by-mail, same-day registration laws are unconstitutional

Post Content Delaware’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that recently passed laws allowing universal vote by mail and same-day registration are unconstitutional, marking a win for state Republicans who had rallied against the legislation. The court found that the two moves conflict with the registration and absentee voter categories outlined in the First State’s constitution. […]

Mother says police beat daughter to death in Iranian protests

Read More The mother of a 16-year-old Iranian girl, Nika Shakarami, who died during protests that continue to sweep the country, has rejected official claims that her death was caused by falling from a building and insisted she was beaten to death by regime forces. Nasreen Shakarami said authorities refused to notify the family about […]

Liz Truss facing rural rebellion over anti-nature ‘growth’ push

Read More Liz Truss is facing a rural revolt against her plans to prioritise a “dash for economic growth” over nature protection and the environment. Senior party figures, including ministers under Boris Johnson‘s premiership and former Tory leader William Hague, have joined the National Trust, the RSPB, the Angling Trust and Wildlife Trusts in criticising […]

Putin dealt bitter blow as blast cripples key bridge to Crimea

Read More An explosion has crippled the heavily guarded bridge connecting Crimea to the Russian mainland, a hated symbol of Russian occupation and key logistics link for Russian troops in southern Ukraine, in the latest heavy blow to Vladimir Putin after weeks of military humiliation. The Kerch bridge was a personal prestige project for the […]

Russia appoints former Chechen war, Syria commander to lead flagging Ukraine campaign

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has appointed a new commander to the armed forces in Ukraine as Moscow looks to turn around its dwindling fortunes. General of the Army Sergei Surovikin will take over as Commander of the Joint Group of Russian Forces in Ukraine effective immediately, drawing on experience from the second Chechen war […]