V A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from laying off thousands of federal workers during the government shutdown. It comes less than a week after the administration confirmed several agencies had begun laying off about 4,000 workers. US District Judge Susan Illston granted a request by two unions to block layoffs at more than 30 agencies. During the hearing, Illston said she agreed with the unions that the administration was unlawfully using the lapse in funding, which began on 1 October, to carry out its plans to downsize the federal government. She also cited a series of public…
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The Trump administration has cancelled the visas of at least six people for public comments made about the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. In a post on X, the State Department said: “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.” It shared screenshots of six social media posts which it said were examples of foreign visa holders welcoming Kirk’s death in September, and suggested further visa cancellations would follow. Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead while speaking at a university event in Utah. The 31-year-old’s legacy has been celebrated…
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK, during a return flight headed for the US, the Pentagon said on X. The plane carrying Hegseth on his way back from Nato’s Defence Minister meeting in Belgium had a “crack in the aircraft windshield”. “The plane landed based on standard procedures and everyone onboard, including Secretary Hegseth, is safe,” the government said. Hegseth later wrote after landing: “All good. Thank God. Continue mission!” BBC Verify tracked the plane, and found that it began losing altitude off the south-west coast of Ireland. It then headed back…
You don’t really think about emergencies until they happen. One moment everything feels fine, the next you’re on the floor, wondering how long it’ll take before someone notices. For older adults, that’s a terrifying reality. As we age, the body and bones don’t offer the same support they used to, especially with underlying conditions in the mix. Seniors are prone to slips in the shower, suffering a dizzy spell in the kitchen, or even stumbling in the garden—that takes away their independence as they need someone to watch them. That’s where medical alerts come in. These tiny gadgets offer peace…
For many years, gift cards carried a simple meaning: they were tokens of convenience, bridging the gap between cash and a thoughtful gift. They slipped into birthday envelopes, rewarded loyal customers, and acted as safe options when the right gift was uncertain. But in 2025, gift cards are no longer just passive balances waiting to be redeemed. They are part of a larger financial ecosystem, treated as assets that can be exchanged, consolidated, or liquidated. Increasingly, people choose to sell gift cards rather than let them sit unused. This shift reflects broader changes in how we think about money, value,…
An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests in the Indian Ocean island. Standing outside the Presidential Palace, CAPSAT chief Col Michael Randrianirina said the military would form a government and hold elections within two years. He also suspended key democratic institutions, like the electoral commission. Gen Z protestors will be part of the changes because “the movement was created in the streets so we have to respect their demands” he added. Troops and protesters have been celebrating the apparent ousting of President Rajoelina, with thousands cheering and…
R&B award-winning singer Michael Eugene Archer, known to fans as D’Angelo, died aged 51 after a battle with cancer, his family said in a statement. His family said on Tuesday that the singer was leaving behind a “legacy of extraordinarily moving music” and asked fans to celebrate “the gift of song that he has left for the world”. The influential singer was known for pioneering neo-soul, a genre blending R&B with other types of music, including hip-hop and jazz. His three albums won him four Grammy Awards. The music video for his hit song, Untitled (How Does it Feel), gained…
Israel delayed aid into Gaza and kept the enclave’s border shut on Tuesday, while re-emergent Hamas fighters demonstrated their grip by executing men in the street, darkening the outlook for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war. Three Israeli officials said Israel had decided to restrict aid into the shattered Gaza Strip and delay plans to open the border crossing to Egypt at least through Wednesday, because Hamas had been too slow to turn over bodies of dead hostages. The militant group has said locating the bodies is difficult. Meanwhile, Hamas has swiftly reclaimed the streets of Gaza’s…
The Supreme Court declined an appeal from Alex Jones on Tuesday, brushing aside the right-wing conspiracy theorist’s effort to overturn a $1.4 billion libel judgment a lower court ordered against him over his false comments about the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre. Jones has faced mounting legal pressure after juries in Connecticut and Texas found him liable in 2022 for defamation and emotional distress over his lies about the massacre, in which 20 first graders and six educators were killed. Jones has repeatedly tried to head off the sale of his far-right platform, Infowars, to pay those damages. “The result is a…
Venezuela announced on Monday it would close its embassy in Oslo, days after opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In a statement, the Venezuelan government did not comment on Machado’s prize, saying that the closure was part of a restructuring of its foreign service. Norway’s foreign ministry confirmed that Caracas had closed its embassy in Oslo without providing a reason. The Nobel Committee in Oslo awarded her the prize on Friday in recognition of what it called “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela”, while Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro referred to…
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has told parliament he backs suspending controversial 2023 pension reforms, in the face of crucial votes of no-confidence later this week. The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron’s presidency. “This autumn I will propose to parliament that we suspend the 2023 pension reform until the [2027] presidential election,” Lecornu said to applause from left-wing parties. Lecornu was reappointed prime minister last week only four days after he resigned, and needs the support of Socialist MPs in parliament if his government is to survive.…
Google’s parent company Alphabet will invest $15bn (£11.29bn) to build an AI data hub in southern India’s Andhra Pradesh state. The facility, which will be set up in the port city of Visakhapatnam, will be part of Google’s global network of AI centres spread across 12 countries. “It’s the largest AI hub that we are going to be investing in anywhere in the world, outside of the United States,” Thomas Kurian, the CEO of Google Cloud, said at an event in the capital Delhi on Tuesday, adding that the investment will be spread over the next five years. The announcement…
Creating realistic digital content used to take time, skill, and complex software. Today, Vidwud AI makes it simple for anyone to edit videos and images with the help of artificial intelligence. The platform offers practical tools like swap head and AI clothes changer that save time and deliver natural-looking results. What Is Vidwud AI? Vidwud AI is an online editing platform that uses machine learning to simplify video and image modification. It helps creators, marketers, and everyday users produce content faster — without needing advanced design skills. Whether you want to adjust visuals for marketing, entertainment, or personal projects, Vidwud…
How well teams manage their time and responsibilities is frequently what makes or breaks a project. A lot of businesses still employ faulty systems, though, where work, timetables, and communication are all in different places. Because of this lack of connection, workers are unhappy, and things don’t get done as quickly because they have to spend more time coordinating. Companies are putting in place project management tools that combine scheduling and task management into one system to remedy this. When your calendar and tasks are linked, you can do more every day. Teams know what they need to do, when…
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