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The Rwanda Bill, which aims to deter illegal migration by deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, has been approved by Parliament after weeks of debate and amendments. The Bill was passed despite opposition from the House of Lords, who raised concerns about Rwanda’s safety for asylum seekers and the exemption of former British military interpreters from deportation. The government claims the Bill will act as a deterrent to migrants attempting the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats. However, critics have called the policy an ‘extortionately expensive gimmick’ that will not address the root causes of migration.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of neglecting his government’s achievements and instead constantly criticizing others. Pawar, while addressing a rally in Amravati, Maharashtra, highlighted the contributions of former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Narasimha Rao, and Manmohan Singh in building a new India. He expressed concern that Modi’s actions could lead to the emergence of autocracy in India.

Police are searching for a former Yakima police officer suspected of killing two women, one outside an elementary school, and abducting his 1-year-old son. The suspect, Elias Huizar, 39, has not been found and is considered armed and dangerous.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Lower courts have found Trump’s actions may have been illegal, but he claims he cannot be held accountable for actions taken during his presidency. The case has sparked debate over whether the president’s unique role shields him from prosecution, even after leaving office.

Pennsylvania’s primaries on Tuesday will determine the candidates for a crucial U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick. With hundreds of millions of dollars expected to be spent on the race, its outcome could impact the balance of power in the Senate next year. Casey, seeking his fourth term, faces a strong challenge from McCormick, a hedge fund CEO who has already raised significant funds and consolidated support within the GOP. The Senate candidates will share a ticket with presidential candidates, with Joe Biden and Donald Trump expected to easily secure their party nominations. Democrats are attacking McCormick on issues such as abortion rights and his opposition to investing in China, while McCormick accuses Casey of supporting harmful Biden policies. The outcome of the Senate race could determine which party controls the Senate in 2024.

Former President Donald Trump faces trial in New York for allegedly falsifying business records in connection with payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The prosecution argues that the payments were part of an effort to influence the 2016 presidential election by concealing information damaging to Trump’s campaign. However, some legal experts question whether the charges directly relate to election interference, as they involve financial crimes rather than direct attempts to manipulate vote totals. The New York case may be the only legal test of Trump’s involvement in election interference during the 2020 campaign, as other cases are delayed by appeals.

A 16-year-old boy wanted for assaulting an elderly man in March has been arrested after attempting to break into a police station in Smithfield. The boy was caught on CCTV trespassing in a restricted area of the station and confronted by police. Upon searching his records, authorities discovered he was a suspect in the earlier assault. He has been charged with multiple offenses, including assault, trespassing, and failing to appear in court, and his bail has been denied.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expressed concern that India might follow a path similar to Russia if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secures victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections scheduled for 2024. Mann asserted that such an outcome could result in the elimination of opposition within India.

Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed emergency legislation that aims to provide Arizona abortion providers with the ability to treat patients in California. This move comes in response to Arizona’s impending reinstatement of a near-total abortion ban based on a law dating back to 1864.

Taiwan has experienced a series of aftershocks following a 6.3-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, the strongest to hit the island in 25 years. The quake caused significant damage, including the collapse of two historic buildings. Residents are urged to make earthquake preparations as aftershocks are expected to continue for at least six months.