Explained: What are Israel’s controversial judicial overhaul plans?

Israel’s government plans to pass a “reasonability clause” that would remove power of the Supreme Court to overrule government decisions deemed unreasonable. Israel’s hard-right government was planning Monday to push through parliament a key element of its controversial judicial revamp. The “reasonability clause” would remove the power of the Supreme Court to overrule government decisions…

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UK Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary charged with 3 terrorist offences

Anjem Choudary: Once Britain’s most high profile Islamist preacher, Anjem Choudary was imprisoned in Britain in 2016. British radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary has been charged with three terrorism offences after being arrested in London last week, police said on Monday. Choudary, 56, has been charged with membership of a proscribed organisation, directing a terrorist…

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Life-threatening heatwave sweeps across 14 US states, break records in the West – CDC shares tips for staying safe

Heatwave grips 14 US states, breaking records in the West. Medical experts warn of dire consequences and urge the public to take heat warnings seriously. As heat tightens its grip on the nation, 14 states spanning from Arizona to Texas to Florida are now facing life-threatening conditions. Unprecedented temperatures are ravaging the West, where all-time…

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Ghat areas receive good rainfall

Moderate rainfall was reported in Pune, Lonavla, and Mulshi areas in the last 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 1mm rainfall in Pune city. Lonavla and Lavasa recorded 28.5mm and 28mm rainfall respectively. The IMD has forecasted a gradual rise in rainfall in the coming days. Pune: Lonavla and Mulshi areas reported moderate…

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