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Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Alan Milburn’s youth employment review recommends a new pre-apprenticeship scheme to address declining youth apprenticeship starts and rising unemployment among young people in England.
Can the new federal voucher program help public schools? Democrats are torn
Democrats face pressure to decide whether to embrace a Republican federal voucher program by year-end that could direct billions to private schools while also funding public school services like tutoring.
Jeff Garlin Considered Suicide After Tumultuous ‘Goldbergs’ Exit
Jeff Garlin discussed his mental health crisis following his departure from ABC’s The Goldbergs, revealing he considered suicide before seeking treatment and receiving support from colleagues.
Music streaming: Why we’re listening to so many old songs
Streaming data shows that about 60% of music played in 2026 was released five or more years ago, with listeners gravitating toward established classics over new releases despite over 100,000 songs submitted daily.
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Manitoba premier says Canada ‘should fight’ as US trade deadline looms
Manitoba’s premier urges Canada to reject concessions as negotiators work toward a US trade deal before Friday’s deadline, while other provincial leaders remain divided on the agreement’s terms.
Trump wants to be friends with Kim – but South Korea could pay the price
South Korea’s joint military exercises with the US were halted midway after President Trump ordered a substantial reduction, citing the drills as costly and hostile to North Korea, alarming regional allies.
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Russia faces severe petrol shortages this week as Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries create long queues across Moscow, marking the second wave of a fuel crisis affecting the energy superpower.
Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
German authorities discovered a hidden weapons cache in a forest near Berlin and are investigating potential links to Russian intelligence operations, according to media reports and government officials.
Jannik Sinner to miss US Open tennis major due to knee injury
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open due to a right knee injury sustained after winning Wimbledon, marking his first Grand Slam absence since 2019.
Ukraine sanctions popular Russian cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’
Ukraine has sanctioned the Russian animated series ‘Masha and the Bear,’ accusing producers of spreading pro-Russian narratives and threatening national security, with legal grounds to block the content domestically.
Israeli army, settlers kill 2 Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents
Israeli forces and settlers killed two Palestinians in separate West Bank incidents on Friday, amid escalating attacks and illegal settlement expansion driving displacement.
Why Iran is threatening Europe’s ‘strategically important’ southeast
Iran has threatened southeastern Europe, particularly Bulgaria, after it approved a military base for US operations. Analysts debate whether Iran will follow through or use threats strategically.
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Russian drones struck a shopping mall in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in a two-wave attack, killing at least 15 people and injuring 130 others, according to local officials.
Two injured in stabbing attack at Edmonton Sikh temple
Two people were injured in a stabbing attack at an Edmonton Sikh temple early Friday morning, with police arresting a suspect. The incident follows recent threatening calls to Calgary gurdwaras.
Turkiye accuses Israel’s Netanyahu of ‘genocide’, seeks Interpol warrant
Turkiye has sought an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu through Interpol, accusing him of genocide related to an Israeli interception of a Gaza aid flotilla in May.
US court slashes Alex Jones fines for Sandy Hook school shooting case
A Texas appeals court reduced a $50 million fine against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to $1.5 million over false Sandy Hook shooting claims, though he still faces over $1 billion in total liability.