Rep. David Scott, Longtime Georgia Lawmaker, Dies at 80
David Scott, a longtime lawmaker from Georgia, has died at the age of 80.He was known for his advocacy on issues affecting Black communities throughout his political career.Scott gained attention for his determination to remain active in politics despite facing health challenges.His death marks the end of a significant chapter in Georgia's political landscape.Scott's work had a lasting impact on policies related to social justice and community development.The circumstances surrounding his passing have not been detailed publicly.It remains to be seen how his absence will influence ongoing political efforts in the region. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 21:06 LONDON
Calls for clarity on UK schools' proposed smartphone ban
Headteachers and campaigners in the United Kingdom have called for clearer guidance on the government's proposed legal ban on smartphones in schools.The government is seeking to amend existing legislation to impose a legal duty on schools to consider guidance that recommends schools be "mobile phone-free environments by default." MPs are currently debating this issue in the House of Commons.The proposed amendment is part of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which also includes measures such as a register of children not in school and a unique identifying number for children.The bill is currently in parliamentary "ping-pong," moving between the Commons... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 16:32 LONDON
US Department of Homeland Security Faces Payroll Funding Shortfall in May
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is projected to run out of funds to pay its employees by May, raising concerns about potential disruptions in critical national security and transportation operations.This funding shortfall comes amid ongoing political divisions among US lawmakers, who have yet to reach an agreement to restore the department's budget.The department has been effectively shut down for two months due to the lack of a funding deal.The inability to pay staff threatens to renew chaos at airports, where security and operational functions depend heavily on DHS personnel.Officials have warned that the payroll crisis could exacerbate existing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 01:00 LONDON
Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation
Florida Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from her seat on April 21, 2026, minutes before a House ethics panel was set to vote on whether to recommend her expulsion.Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds.She announced her resignation just before the ethics panel's vote.She was indicted in November 2025 for allegedly funneling more than $5 million of federal disaster relief funds from her company into her 2021 congressional campaign.She pleaded not guilty to the charges.The House Ethics Committee found that Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules and was preparing to issue a recommended punishment.Her resignation preempted the formal expulsion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 20:05 LONDON
UK PM Starmer faces pressure over Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment despite failed security checks
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure after it was revealed that Peter Mandelson was appointed as the United Kingdom's ambassador to the United States despite failing to obtain top security clearances.The controversy has sparked a political crisis with calls for Starmer to explain the appointment and address concerns in Parliament.Mandelson, a former prominent politician with links to Jeffrey Epstein, was appointed ambassador in late 2024.However, it has now emerged that he did not pass the necessary security vetting required for such a sensitive diplomatic role.The revelation has led to widespread criticism and intensified calls for Starmer's resignation.The Prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 12:02 LONDON
US Congress Temporarily Extends Controversial Surveillance Law Under FISA
The United States Congress has passed a short-term extension of a controversial surveillance provision under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).This extension allows federal intelligence agencies to continue collecting data under Section 702 until April 30, 2026.The extension was approved unanimously by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on April 17, following the failure of a longer-term reauthorization effort.The short-term measure provides a 10-day continuation of the law, which was set to expire on April 20.Section 702 permits the National Security Agency (NSA) and other intelligence agencies to collect data from foreigners outside the US, including their communications... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 21:01 LONDON
South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to five years for gun offence
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction on gun charges.The ruling was delivered on April 16, 2026, by Magistrate Twanet Olivier in KuGompo City, formerly known as East London.Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was convicted last year for unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a weapon in a public place.The charges stem from an incident in 2018 when he fired a rifle in the air during the EFF's fifth anniversary celebrations.The court imposed a five-year sentence for unlawful possession of a firearm and a concurrent two-year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 12:01 LONDON
