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Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to elevated fuel costs, prompting plans to increase fares and expand add-on fees at budget subsidiary Jetstar.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency foreign ministers’ meeting to address what it describes as an imminent threat of Israeli takeover of al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests supporting students’ demands for school improvements and criticizing government policing tactics, though clashes erupted in multiple cities.
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
A 36-year-old British woman died on Tuesday in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from a strong current during a snorkelling trip near Bimini.
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Roger Craig reveals he has vascular dementia during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech
Roger Craig revealed during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech that he has vascular dementia, which he believes may be related to concussions suffered during his playing career.
A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office
A car bomb detonated at a toll plaza in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, a day after conservative president Abelardo de la Espriella took office, injuring two security guards.
Australia is the planet’s extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
Australia loses roughly four species annually and faces an extinction crisis, but the numbat’s recent removal from the endangered list offers a rare success story for conservation efforts.
Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
Oman reports positive progress in talks with Iran over securing the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, though Tehran warns any agreement would not immediately reopen the waterway.
US employers added 253,000 jobs in April showing jobs market remains robust
US employers added 253,000 jobs in April, reversing a recent slowdown in labor market growth as the unemployment rate declined to 3.4%.
US economy added 336,000 jobs in September surpassing expectations
US nonfarm payrolls increased by 336,000 positions in September, significantly exceeding economist forecasts and reflecting continued labor market resilience amid higher interest rates.
US economy adds 199,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly
The US added 199,000 jobs in November with the unemployment rate falling to 3.7%, suggesting economic resilience amid the Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting efforts.
Biden hails ‘America’s comeback’ as 303,000 new jobs in March beat forecast
The US labor market added 303,000 jobs in March, significantly exceeding economist forecasts and marking the 39th consecutive month of employment growth. The unemployment rate declined to 3.8%.
U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
U.S. job openings remained essentially flat at 6.87 million in March, though hiring improved with employers adding 5.55 million gross jobs, the most since February 2024.
America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
U.S. employers added only 57,000 jobs in June while consumer confidence remains below historical norms, reflecting business caution amid inflation concerns.
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Over 200 economists and AI researchers signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence could cause unprecedented economic transformation and large-scale job displacement within the next decade.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert unused school classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, addressing declining pupil enrollment.