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Exclusive: Resistance to equity, diversion and inclusion drives affects hiring chances of people with convictions, says charityMore than a third of HR decision-makers in the UK said they have faced pushback against equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives over the past year, according to new research.The new YouGov poll, carried out for...
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The UK government is temporarily relaxing airport slot rules to help airlines manage potential summer travel disruption caused by global jet fuel market pressures. This move aims to prevent sudden cancellations and "ghost flights" by allowing airlines to adjust schedules in advance, ensuring greater passenger confidence and realistic planning.
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Despite US claims of total control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful naval blockade, an Iranian oil tanker carrying over 1.9 million barrels of crude has reportedly evaded US forces and reached Asia. This incident, alongside claims of numerous Iranian vessels breaching the blockade, highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing the US-imposed...
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Exclusive: Union body finds workers describing themselves as 'gambling' because wages felt like the outcome of chance rather than workThe practice of using "dynamic pricing” to set pay on gig economy platforms including Uber should be banned because it leaves workers at the mercy of shadowy algorithms with no certainty over their earnings, trade...
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From legitimate scrutiny to lurid scare stories, the Green party's rise has brought a sudden spike in attentionIt is the lot of smaller parties that grow rapidly that they tend to endure something of a trial by the media in the UK. The attention from some of the newspapers and broadcasters to the Green party before this week's elections has...
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Exclusive: Two 'intimate conversations' held with writers, directors and producers, with a third due in JuneNato is holding closed-door meetings with film and TV screenwriters, directors and producers across Europe and the US, the Guardian can reveal, prompting accusations the alliance is seeking to use the arts to generate "propaganda” for the...
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David Farley says net overseas migration of 306,000 'probably not' too much despite party policy to cap migrants at 130,000 per yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBarnaby Joyce has blamed "the pressure of a campaign” for One Nation's Farrer candidate contradicting...
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President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was reviewing a new offer from the Iranian regime to end the war, but offered little optimism that the proposal would succeed."I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can't imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they...
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A humpback whale, affectionately named 'Timmy', was successfully released into the North Sea off Denmark after a daring rescue operation. The whale, which had repeatedly beached itself near Germany's coast, was transported on a specially equipped barge. Despite initial skepticism and some minor injuries, Timmy swam off independently, heading...
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A Chinese court ruled that tech firms cannot fire employees solely to replace them with AI, emphasizing that technological advancement doesn't justify unilateral layoffs or salary cuts. This decision highlights the government's balancing act between fostering AI development and maintaining labor market stability amidst economic challenges and high...
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Computer scientist Adam Back, whose work influenced Bitcoin's design, repeatedly denies being Satoshi Nakamoto. He believes the founder's anonymity has been crucial for Bitcoin's growth, preventing single-point capture and fostering its perception as a digital commodity. Back views Bitcoin's current institutional adoption, including ETFs, as a...
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Warlpiri girl went missing on Saturday 25 April from a town camp and was found dead five days laterWarning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedNorthern Territory police have charged Jefferson Lewis with murder over the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.The Warlpiri girl went missing on Saturday 25...
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Man, 32, taken into custody after police called to Rosemeadow incident in early hours of Sunday morning Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree people have died after an incident in a Sydney home, with police saying they are believed to be the parents and brother of a...
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This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCanavan defends Coalition decision to preference One Nation ahead of independent in Farrer: 'Socialists and communists always go last'Matt Canavan said he understood why voters in Farrer, set for a byelection next Saturday, were disillusioned with the federal...
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President Trump compared the U.S. Navy to pirates, as it enforces the blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. also warned shipping companies that they could face penalties for paying tolls to Iran to safely pass through the critical waterway. Ramy Inocencio has more.
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Arena in Birmingham cleared after report of suspicious bag, with comedian pulled from stage mid-performanceA man has been charged over a bomb hoax after a live show by comedian Peter Kay in Birmingham was stopped when a "potentially suspicious bag” was found around the venue.The Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated and a 19-year-old man was...
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MacKenzie Scott, despite donating billions, champions everyday generosity. She highlights how small, consistent acts of kindness by ordinary people collectively shape communities, often overlooked amidst large-scale philanthropy. Research supports this, showing kindness boosts happiness and spreads prosocial behavior, proving individual care...
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German government calls redeployment of 5,000 troops 'anticipated' and reminder of Europe's need to invest in its own defence'We love our Americans': the German town rocked by Trump's plan to withdraw US troopsNato is seeking to "understand the details” of a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a redeployment ordered by Donald Trump...
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Four people are in hospital, with one 25-year-old man facing life-threatening injuriesA drive-by shooting in Brixton which left four people in hospital on Saturday has been called "an act of indiscriminate violence” by police.Shots were fired in the early hours on Coldharbour Lane in the south London area, leaving one 25-year-old man in hospital...
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The head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Saturday the life of jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was in the hands of the Iranian authorities after her health "deteriorated seriously," and called for her to be released to her dedicated medical team.
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Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra is no stranger to American red carpets, counting Beyoncé, the Kardashians and Rihanna as clients. Malhotra spoke with "CBS Saturday Morning" about his start as a Bollywood costume designer ahead of Monday's Met Gala.
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US President Trump ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 US troops from Germany following a public dispute with Chancellor Merz over the war in Iran. This move, seen as punitive, signals a growing rift in the transatlantic alliance and raises questions about US commitment to NATO, despite Trump's German heritage.
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GB News owner's son, who wants Channel to be mined to stop migrants, is latest to have a go at transatlantic rightwing commentaryOn a Los Angeles stage in 2011 Winston Marshall, then the banjo player for the folk rock band Mumford & Sons, could scarcely believe what was happening. Not only was he playing at the Grammys, he was playing alongside...
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Anthony Marsh appears to be in commanding position in significant boost to opposition leader Jess WilsonThe Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian byelection seen as a preview of what to expect when the rest of the state hits the polls in November.As counting continued in the Mornington peninsula seat of Nepean, the Liberal candidate,...
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