US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered the state department to return to using Times New Roman font for documents instead of Calibri, erasing a change under the Biden administration meant to make documents more accessible. Antony Blinken, Rubio’s predecessor, had changed font requirements to Calibri to make text more legible for people with disabilities, but Rubio reversed this decision in part to make text “more formal and professional”. The new changes go into effect on10 December, and apply to both external and internal documents. Lucas de Groot, the Dutch designer who created the Calibri typeface, told BBC Newshour…
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A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles and ordered the troops be returned to the state governor’s control. In June, Trump sent thousands of National Guard troops to the California city in the wake of protests over his administration ramping up immigration raids in Los Angeles. US District Judge Charles Breyer said the Trump administration had not proven that that the city’s protests against immigration justified taking federal control of the state’s National Guard. The Trump administration still has control over 300 California National Guard troops six months after they…
A federal judge in New York ruled the US Department of Justice can publicly release grand jury records from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case. US District Judge Richard Berman’s ruling reverses his previous decision to keep the material sealed. He cited a new law passed by Congress requiring the justice department to release files about Epstein. In his latest ruling, Judge Berman said the victims have the right to “have their identity and privacy protected”, adding that their “safety and privacy are paramount”. Esptein was charged with sex trafficking in July 2019. He died in a New York prison…
Canada’s ambassador to Washington Kirsten Hillman has announced she will be stepping down in the new year – a key departure as trade talks between the US and Canada remain stalled. In a post on X late on Monday, Hillman said there is never a “perfect time” to leave such a post but that she is grateful for the confidence that was placed in her “as the Canada-US relationship is being rewritten”. Hillman has served as ambassador since March 2020. Before that, she was part of a team that helped renegotiate a free trade agreement between Canada, the US and…
The daughter of María Corina Machado, the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has said her mother is determined to live in a free Venezuela and would “never give up on that purpose” as she accepted her mother’s award. The Venezuelan opposition leader was “safe” and will travel to Oslo, the Nobel Institute said, but was unable to make the awards ceremony scheduled for 12:00 GMT on Wednesday. Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepted the award on her mother’s behalf and delivered a lecture written by her at the ceremony in Oslo’s City Hall. The Nobel Institute awarded Machado…
South Korea has lodged a complaint with the Chinese and Russian defence attaches based in the country, a day after their warplanes entered its air defence zone. Seoul said it sent up fighter jets to “take tactical measures in preparation for any emergencies” after seven Russian and two Chinese military aircraft “briefly entered” the zone on Tuesday, but noted they “did not violate” South Korea’s airspace. Some countries delineate air identification defence zones, wherein they require foreign planes to identify themselves. These are not part of sovereign airspaces under international law. In March this year, Seoul also deployed fighter jets…
Two US fighter jets were tracked circling the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday as tensions continue to escalate between the two countries. The F/A-18 Super Hornets appeared on flight tracking sites near Maracaibo, Venezuela’s second-largest city, at around 13:00 (17:00 GMT), before circling the gulf for about 40 minutes. A US defence official told the Associated Press the F/A-18 jets had conducted a “routine training flight” in the area. The incident comes amid a wave of US strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea, which the White House said were trafficking drugs to the US from Venezuela. Experts have raised…
The US has asked Thailand and Cambodia to “cease hostilities immediately” as border clashes extended for a third day, killing at least 10 people and displacing hundreds of thousands. The two nations must follow de-escalatory measures outlined in a peace accord brokered by US President Donald Trump in October, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Trump has also said that he would “make a phone call” to stop the fighting, which is the most serious escalation since clashes in July killed dozens of people. Both countries have blamed each other for re-igniting the fighting, which has seen air strikes and…
As cryptocurrencies continue to shape the future of finance, Cardano (ADA) has emerged as a leading digital asset known for its innovative blockchain technology and sustainability features. For holders and traders of Cardano, understanding the “ADA to USD” conversion is crucial for investors to manage their investments and realise the value of Cardana in traditional currency terms. What is Cardano (ADA)? Cardano is a third-generation blockchain platform designed with a research-driven approach to scalability, security, and decentralisation. Its native cryptocurrency, ADA, facilitates transactions and smart contracts within the Cardano ecosystem. With a strong community and consistent technological upgrades, Cardano aims…
Enterprise systems made for general nonprofits often don’t work well in a world where research organizations are under pressure to show transparency, financial accuracy, and strategic impact. More and more institutions are trying to grow, and some are even setting goals as high as raising $40 million or more. This means that operational clarity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Unit4 has tried to fill this gap by creating an ERP for organizations whose funding situations are much more complicated than those of traditional charities. As we get closer to the end of 2025, the question is less…
Home repairs can often be unexpected and costly, leaving many homeowners in search of financial assistance to manage these sudden expenses. A house repair loan can be a viable solution to ensure that your home stays safe and comfortable. However, before you consider taking out a loan for your house repairs, it’s crucial to understand how to plan and manage your repayments effectively. This foresight not only ensures better financial health but also alleviates the stress associated with debt repayment over time. Introduction to House Repair Loans When considering a house repair loan, the first step is to evaluate the…
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday accused Rwanda of violating its commitments to a U.S.-brokered peace deal aimed at ending years of conflict in the country’s mineral-rich east, just days after attending a signing ceremony in Washington. Tshisekedi made the accusations in a speech to lawmakers. There was no immediate response from Rwanda. The U.S. State Department urged Rwanda to prevent escalation. Deadly clashes have marred efforts to begin implementing the terms of U.S. and Qatar-brokered agreements brokered in recent months between Congo, Rwanda, and the rebel group M23. Over the weekend, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advanced in an area close…
A fire at an office building in Jakarta has killed at least 22 people as authorities continue to search for casualties. The blaze at the seven-storey site in the Indonesian capital started on Tuesday afternoon, according to city police chief Susatyo Purnomo Condro, who said some workers were having lunch at the time. Police believe the fire began after a battery exploded on the first floor before the flames spread upwards. A company which makes drones is based in the building. Susatyo said most of the victims who perished were women, one of whom was pregnant, and it was likely…
The centrist candidate in Honduras’s knife-edge presidential election, Salvador Nasralla, has accused “corrupt people” of manipulating the vote count in the Central American nation. Nine days after the election, the electoral council has still not declared a winner but the latest results suggest that Nasry “Tito” Asfura, the conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump, has a narrow lead. Nasralla, who had been leading earlier on in the count before dropping into second place, declared on social media: “This is theft.” The left-wing candidate who is trailing in third place, Rixi Moncada, has called for the vote to be…
A federal judge in New York has ruled the US Department of Justice can publicly release grand jury materials from Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking investigation. US District Judge Paul Engelmayer said he was ordering the release of material because of a recent law passed by Congress, which requires the justice department to publish files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein by the end of next week. In his ruling, he said the court would put in place mechanisms to protect victims from the release of materials that would “identify them or otherwise invade their privacy”. Maxwell was convicted in 2021…