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US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
US employers added 178,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%. However, revised figures showed February losses were worse than initially reported.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
English headteachers’ unions have passed motions of no confidence in Ofsted and threaten strike ballots over inspection-related wellbeing concerns, citing a 2023 coroner’s finding linking an inspection to a headteacher’s death.
Thousands of homeowners face adjustable-rate mortgage resets — and much higher payments
Approximately 150,000 homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages face their first interest rate adjustment later this year, with many seeing monthly payments increase by hundreds or over $1,000 due to higher rates.
UK sees growing demand for help bridging gap between end of work and start of pension
UK financial firms report rising demand for fixed-term annuities, which provide guaranteed income for a set period before converting remaining funds into a lump sum, offering flexibility between retirement and pension eligibility.
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Putin’s recruiters scramble to avoid second mass mobilisation as Ukraine losses mount
Russia faces mounting manpower challenges as battlefield losses accelerate and voluntary recruitment slows, raising questions about whether Putin will order another unpopular mass mobilisation after nearly five years of war.
Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers in Belgium discovered approximately €9 million in gold bars and coins sealed within cellar walls during renovation work, prompting questions about rightful ownership.
Abbas fought the Taliban alongside US and Australian troops. Now exiled in Iran, he feels abandoned
Abbas, who fought alongside US and Australian troops against the Taliban, now lives in exile in Iran after Kabul fell five years ago, facing ongoing threats and an uncertain future.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom work to continue
President Trump seeks Supreme Court approval to continue a $400m White House ballroom project after an appeals court ordered construction to stop pending congressional authorization.
A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with his state murder trial scheduled for September and federal sentencing in December.
AP Exclusive: US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
The Pentagon is introducing a Western civilization course centered on Christianity this fall at military family schools, drawing criticism from historians who say it misrepresents history.
France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
France’s Constitutional Council has invalidated a ban on social media for under-15s, ruling the measure infringed freedom of expression despite backing from lawmakers last month.
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again
Public health experts report the U.S. is experiencing a growing summer surge of COVID-19, though cases remain at low levels and hospitalizations continue declining compared to previous years.
UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Britain has removed hardship bonuses for diplomats posted to six cities including Buenos Aires and Santiago, which were previously considered risky or challenging locations.
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Speed cameras are expanding across multiple U.S. states, drawing criticism from drivers who view them as revenue generators rather than safety measures, despite evidence supporting their effectiveness.
Israeli military plans to transfer law enforcement in occupied West Bank to police
Israel’s defence minister announced plans to transfer law enforcement authority for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank from military to police control, prompting Palestinian officials to condemn the move as a violation of international law.
With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players
With traditional Iran talks stalled, the Trump administration is expanding diplomatic outreach to European countries like Austria and Greece to help break the negotiation deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz.