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Bei der SPÖ Lichtenwörth im Raum Wiener Neustadt herrscht große Unruhe. Am Montag traten vier Gemeinderäte zurück, am Dienstag folgte ein fünfter. Nur einer der sechs SPÖ-Posten in Lichtenwörth ist jetzt besetzt. 03.05.2022 12.38 Online ab heute, 12.38 Uhr In den vergangenen Jahren gab es bei der SPÖ Lichtenwörth immer wieder Meinungsverschiedenheiten und personelle Veränderungen. Die offizielle Seite war am Dienstag jedoch überrascht, als die Vorsitzende der örtlichen SPÖ-Partei, Helga Marquart, und vier weitere Gemeinderäte zurücktraten....

Here’s what we know. Rajapaksa was expected to step down on Wednesday, paving the way for new leadership. Instead, he and his wife boarded a military plane in the early hours of Wednesday and fled the commercial capital of Colombo in the Maldives. The plane had refused to land in the Maldives until former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed — now the speaker of the Maldivian parliament — intervened, according to a senior security official....

Following the dramatic ouster of Sri Lanka’s strongman president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the campaign to take over executive power has begun at a time when the country is facing some of its worst economic and political turmoil since independence. Rajapaksa’s fall, which followed months of sustained protests and historic scenes in which mobs occupied the presidential palace and his offices, was greeted with jubilation by many in Sri Lanka. However, for many in the protest movement that has emerged, Rajapaksa’s removal from power was only the first step in revolutionizing Sri Lankan politics....

US stock futures rose more than 1%, while European stock indexes were in the green in a big week for the region. The European Central Bank is set to raise interest rates for the first time in more than a decade on Thursday, the same day the bloc hopes to resume gas supplies from Russia. Italy, meanwhile, is once again in the grips of a political crisis. read more Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters....

Kurz nach Sonnenuntergang in Mitteldeutschland (je nach Standort zwischen 21:15 und 21:30 Uhr) können Interessierte am Mittwoch, 13. Juli, den Supervollmond miterleben. kurz nach 10 Uhr im Südosten aufsteigend. Dies ist anderthalb Stunden nach dem genauen Zeitpunkt des Vollmonds, dem Punkt, an dem sich Sonne und Mond gegenüberstehen. Sie erreicht ihren Höhepunkt um 1:30 Uhr. Wer noch wach ist, kann ihn an seinem höchsten Punkt bewundern, bevor er gegen fünf Uhr im Südwesten wieder untergeht....

A Boost Mobile store near Los Angeles was robbed by an armed parolee in broad daylight over the weekend in an incident caught on security video. The Culver City Police Department said officers were alerted to the robbery on July 10 at 2:18 p.m. Lawrence Bell, 37, allegedly entered the store and pointed a semi-automatic handgun at two employees. Video of the robbery shows employees chatting with a customer when a suspect wearing a hood and mask walks in....

Energy expert Jonathan Lesser warned that the Texas power crisis highlights broader problems with green energy, in an interview Tuesday with Fox News Digital. Lesser — an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute who has more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry — argued that due to the intermittent quality of renewables and the lack of reliable utility-scale battery storage infrastructure, the forced green transition will lead to more power outages....

After pocketing the mega £401 saving, you’ll be the proud owner of a Google TV-based set with support for Dolby Atmos audio and Dolby Vision HDR. Stock may not last long at this price, so grab a cheap X80J while you can. Naturally this Sony TV deal is exclusive to Prime members, but anyone can join free with this 30-day Prime trial (opens in new tab). Sony KD-50X80J TV deal The X80J isn’t a TV we’ve tested but we can tell you that it features a 4K HDR panel, the excellent Google TV platform and Sony’s very capable X1 processor, which has performed admirably on other Sony sets....

In 2016, during massive anti-Uber protests by taxi drivers in Paris, Kalanick discussed holding a rally of Uber riders and drivers in the city, according to the Washington Post. Kalanick is said to have privately suggested that any violent reaction to the potential event would be “worth it” and “guarantee success” for the company, according to the leaked documents. The leaked documents reportedly show how Uber appeared to exploit the attacks on its drivers more generally, citing them “to secure meetings with politicians and push for regulatory changes,” the Post reported....

Time magazine has compiled a list of the 50 best destinations to visit in 2022 as countries around the world open their borders to international travel. To compile its list, the US news publication solicited nominations from its international network of correspondents, with an emphasis on those who offer “new and exciting experiences”. The list includes a wide variety of locations including everything from the colorful underwater kingdom of the Great Barrier Reef to the out-of-this-world wonder of the International Space Station, the unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities of the Galapagos Islands to the canals of Copenhagen and more unique points around the world....

The chairman of the foreign affairs select committee, who secured enough support to get through the knockout round on Thursday, said he was determined to compete in the televised debates starting on Friday. “I’m still in this fight,” he said. “What members of parliament and members of the Conservative Party need to know is that whoever they choose as leader in this process is someone who can stand up for those ideas and values ​​in the next election in 2024....

Ottawa will retain 25% of Murray’s salary as part of the trade. Murray has two years remaining on his contract at a $6.25 million cap hit, leaving Toronto on the hook for $4.7 million of Murray’s cap space over the next two years. For now, Murray, 28, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins, projects to be the Maple Leafs’ starting netminder as incumbent Jack Campbell is set to hit the open market this week....

„Schöner siebter, achter, neunter. Echte Vollamateure“, verfluchte sich der 25-jährige Deutsche im Ziel, um vor Kameras und Audiorekordern etwas nachsichtiger zu sein: „Ich war nicht bei 100 Prozent. Das sind am Ende die fünf Prozent, die mir fehlen, um hier um den Sieg zu kämpfen. Ich habe mein Bestes gegeben, was kann ich tun.“ Der Gewinn der Team-Tageswertung war wohl ein kleiner Trost. Die Tour de France Bergtourentrikot: Die besten Geschichten – Mit Voigt, Voeckler, Wüst & Co....

Former President Donald Trump’s testimony in the New York attorney general’s political investigation into his business practices will not take place as planned due to the death of his ex-wife Ivana, the attorney general’s office said Friday. Trump’s daughter Ivanka and son Donald Jr. will not be questioned under oath as planned either, the office said in a statement. The attorney general’s office said it received a request from the Trumps’ lawyer to postpone the depositions in light of the deaths of Ivanka’s mother and Donald Jr....

International Trade Minister Mary Ng said the agreement, reached during talks that ended on Friday, reflected a shared commitment to combating climate change and developing renewable energy. “This agreement will bring stability and predictability to the renewable energy sector and strengthen North America’s competitiveness,” Ng said in a statement. “It is a clear recognition of Canada’s position as a leader in the fight against climate change.” Ng met with US Trade Representative Kathryn Tye and Mexican Economy Minister Tatiana Cloutier Carrillo in Vancouver at the Free Trade Commission meeting....

The Silicon Valley company filed the lawsuit in Delaware court on Tuesday, days after Musk announced last week that he planned to end the deal, alleging that Twitter breached the merger agreement by not sharing sufficient information about fake accounts. In the strongly worded complaint, Twitter’s lawyers said Musk’s claims were “pretextual and devoid of any merit.” They argued that Tesla’s CEO was trying to back out of the deal rather than “bear the cost” of the tech stock slump....

Toronto medics were at the scene, on Sheppard Avenue E., assessing patients after the shooting. Shootings: (UPDATE) Fairview Mall Plaza – officers find 2 men suffering from gunshot wounds – injuries appear serious – @TorontoMedics o/s – patient evaluation – ongoing investigation – any info call police 416-808-2222# GO139975^al — Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 9, 2022 Story continues below ad The incident is under investigation and anyone with information has been asked to contact police....

Ueli Maurer war beim Hemden-Shoppen, als er positiv auf das Coronavirus getestet wurde Ein Foto zeigt Ueli Maurer beim Einkaufen bei Ebnat-Kappel SG. Am selben Tag hat der Bundesrat seine Reise zum G20-Gipfel in Bali abgesagt. Er war positiv auf das Coronavirus getestet worden. Gepostet: 12:40 Uhr | Aktualisiert: 12:52 Uhr Der Stolz steht Michael Kauf ins Gesicht geschrieben. Kein Geringerer als Bundesrat Ueli Maurer (71) ehrte am späten Montagnachmittag den Inhaber eines Bekleidungsgeschäfts in Ebnat-Kappel SG....