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Elon Musk pumps $446m into US midterms, as campaign spending set to ‘shatter’ records
The 2026 US midterms campaign is projected to cost nearly $12 billion, making it the most expensive on record. Billionaire Elon Musk has contributed nearly half a billion dollars, primarily supporting Republican candidates.
Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace
Britain and France are leading a military exercise this month involving nearly 3,000 troops from 12 European nations to test deployment capabilities to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement.
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to rapturous reception in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela almost a year after leaving to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, receiving a rapturous reception from supporters.
Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack
Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects in connection with a church attack that killed eight people and wounded dozens in Karak earlier this week.
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OpenAI is giving ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats
OpenAI is removing text chat limits for free and Go tier users starting next week, while upgrading the default model and introducing new reasoning features across subscription levels.
Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
More than 1,900 small businesses including car washes and vape shops remain licensed to sponsor foreign workers despite visa rules being tightened in July 2025.
Raleigh bike brand faces chop after owner begins insolvency proceedings
Accell Group, which owns the historic Raleigh bicycle brand founded in 1887, has initiated insolvency proceedings after failing to secure a buyer for the struggling company.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is pursuing formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the firm maintains there is no staff demand for unionization.
Diageo to nearly double Guinness production and cut jobs in turnaround plan
Diageo’s new CEO announces plans to nearly double Guinness production while cutting a significant portion of its 30,000-person workforce as part of a major turnaround strategy.
How AI is changing jobs in the Philippines’ outsourcing industry
The Philippines’ massive outsourcing industry, which employs 1.9 million people, faces disruption as multinational companies increasingly adopt AI technology, potentially displacing workers in a sector that has historically driven economic growth.
Pakistan’s ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group
Pakistan’s ruling Muslim League-N party won 24 of 34 seats in first two phases of Kashmir assembly elections despite boycott calls from a banned protest group demanding abolition of refugee seats.
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine struck two Russian oil refineries deep inside Russian territory using drones and vessels, targeting fuel revenues Moscow uses to finance its war operations.
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base
Trump’s Board of Peace has awarded its first construction contract in Gaza for a military outpost to house Moroccan troops, marking the first concrete project from the reconstruction board established in January.
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Saudi Arabia appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as commander of a newly established multinational maritime defence coalition to protect shipping lanes through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
The US has requested the Philippines extradite church leader Apollo Quiboloy to face trial for child sex trafficking and fraud charges. Quiboloy was arrested in 2024 and remains detained while Philippine courts continue proceedings.
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Argentina says it will not retaliate after Brazil downgraded diplomatic ties over President Milei’s recent criticism of Brazilian President Lula da Silva.