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Israel deprives Palestinians of proper education by withholding revenues

Palestinian education is being destroyed by Israel's policy of withholding Palestinian Authority customs revenues.

Australia politics live: Malcolm Turnbull says some call Angus Taylor ‘the best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met’; One Nation to contest Farrer byelection

Ley to quit politics after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: Angus Taylor addresses media for first time as Liberal leader; One Nation to contest Farrer byelection

Angus Taylor has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party after defeating Sussan Ley in a leadership ballot. Ley announced her resignation from politics following the vote. The party is now looking for a new deputy leader, with Jane Hume and Dan Tehan as potential candidates. Taylor expressed hope for the party's future under his leadership, emphasizing the need to clarify their positions on migration, housing, and education.

Australia politics live: Sussan Ley announces she is quitting parliament with ‘clear air’ dig at Liberal colleagues after loss to Angus Taylor

Ley to step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: Angus Taylor becomes new Liberal leader as Sussan Ley deposed after nine months; Jane Hume wins deputy role

Taylor wins leadership vote 34 to 17. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: Liberals pick Angus Taylor as new leader, deposing Sussan Ley after just nine months

Taylor wins leadership 34 to 17. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: Liberals arrive at Parliament House for Sussan Ley’s leadership showdown with Angus Taylor

Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: Liberals vote to spill leadership as Angus Taylor challenges Sussan Ley

Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: Sussan Ley to quit parliament after losing Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor

Ley to step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: Liberals enter party room for leadership spill vote as Angus Taylor challenges Sussan Ley

Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: Tim Wilson ‘not interested’ in deputy role as Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley prepare for Liberal leadership spill

Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...

US urges Europe to take the lead on defence in NATO

Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby says current NATO approach 'no longer fit for purpose'.

Australia politics live: Sussan Ley addresses media after losing Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor

Angus Taylor has won the Liberal party leadership ballot, defeating Sussan Ley with 34 votes to 17. Ley's leadership faced challenges, and while she has had a long political career, some party members were not supportive of her. Following the leadership change, potential candidates for deputy leadership include Jane Hume and Dan Tehan, with Tim Wilson ruling himself out. The party aims to improve its competitiveness under Taylor's leadership, focusing on migration policy, housing, and education.

Father of activist Anna Kwok convicted under Hong Kong national security law

Kwok Yin-sang arrested after he tried to end pro-democracy daughter’s insurance policy and withdraw funds A Hong Kong court has found the father of a wanted activist guilty of a national security violation, after he tried to end her insurance policy and withdraw the funds, drawing international criticism for the targeting of relatives of pro-democracy campaigners. Kwok Yin-sang, 68, is the first person to be charged under a homegrown national security law, also known as Article 23, for “attempting to deal with, directly or indirectly, any funds or other financial assets or economic resources” belonging to an absconder. Continue reading...

Kim close to naming teenage daughter as future North Korean leader, South believes

South Korea’s spy agency monitoring whether girl, believed to be 13, will appear at political conference this month South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers it believes the teenage daughter of Kim Jong-un, the North Korean dictator, is close to being designated as the country’s future leader, as Kim moves to extend the family dynasty to a fourth generation. The assessment by the national intelligence service (NIS) comes as North Korea is preparing to hold its biggest political conference later this month, where Kim is expected to outline his main policy goals for the next five years and take steps to tighten his authoritarian grip. Continue reading...

Dismantling Defenses: Trump 2.0 Cyber Year in Review

The Trump administration has pursued a staggering range of policy pivots this past year that threaten to weaken the nation’s ability and willingness to address a broad spectrum of technology challenges, from cybersecurity and privacy to countering disinformation, fraud and corruption. These shifts, along with the president’s efforts to restrict free speech and freedom of the press, have come at such a rapid clip that many readers probably aren’t even aware of them all.

Push for Body Cameras for D.H.S. Underscores Trump Administration’s Shift

Die Trump-Administration hat kürzlich eine Kehrtwende in Bezug auf die Finanzierung von Body-Cam-Programmen für Einwanderungsbehörden vollzogen, nachdem zuvor Kürzungen vorgeschlagen wurden. Diese Programme haben bereits Millionen von Dollar erhalten.

Access to Sentinel Restricted and Prohibited Case Information Policy Notice 1028N (Final)

Access to Sentinel Restricted and Prohibited Case Information Policy Notice 1028N

Senior Executive Service and Senior Level Policy 1215PG (Final)

Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Processing Program Policy Guide 1341PG

International Operations Division Policy Guide 1102PG (Final)

Classification Management Policy Guide 1058PG (Final)

Classification Management Policy Guide 1058PG

Senior Executive Service and Senior Level Policy 1215PG

International Operations Division Policy Guide 1102PG

Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Processing Program Policy Guide 1341PG (Final)

Leave Policy Guide 1134PG (Final)

Leave Policy Guide 1134PG

Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Fishing Tips

This is a video of advice for squid fishing in Puget Sound. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Blog moderation policy.