Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The chief executive of the German car giant Volkswagen Group has confirmed it is looking to cut up to 100,000 jobs – twice as many as previously stated.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Controlling the narrative
THERE is a peculiar myth in politics that facts speak for themselves. They do not. Facts sit inert until someone arranges them into a story, and the moment that arrangement happens, the story, not the facts, becomes what people remember, repeat, and vote on. This is the quiet mechanism behind almost every political …
· Ma. Lourdes Tiquia
Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' scheme
Ed Sheeran has sponsored music initiatives in schools and libraries
· Bbcnews
Non-Citizen Voting Arrests Continue To Mount, State Officials Put On Notice
Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness,
· Tyler Durden
Roaming charges scrapped and faster airport checks in UK-Switzerland deal
The UK has signed a new trade deal with Switzerland that will allow British travellers faster passage through airports by using e-gates for the first time.
· Bbcnews
Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
An ICE agent has fatally shot a Colombian national during an immigration enforcement operation in the US state of Maine, a week after the agency used deadly force against another migrant in a Texas traffic stop.
· Bbcnews
Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death
Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to fill seat as interim senator for South Carolina
· Bbcnews
Aortic dissection likely caused Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death. Here's what to know
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speak with reporters following a vote on student loans on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
· Lauran Neergaard
EU Commission weighs seconding officials to work in other countries
BRUSSELS — The European Commission is considering stationing its officials in EU capitals, speeding up recruitment and getting the institution “AI-ready,” according to a sweeping set of proposals unveiled in an internal meeting Monday.
· Sebastian Starcevic, Gerardo Fortuna
Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
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Sacked McCullum apologises for England results
Brendon McCullum took charge of the England Test team in 2022
· Bbcsport
Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
Enzo Fernandez is on international duty with Argentina at the World Cup
· Bbcsport
Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air
A bull bison, reportedly weighing 2,000lb (900kg), sprinted towards an elderly man, ramming him with its head and knocking him into the air in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.
· Bbcnews
UK to lay out social media curbs for 16 and 17 year-olds
LONDON — The government is set to unveil proposals as soon as Wednesday to turn autoplay features off by default for 16 and 17 year-old social media users, two industry representatives familiar with discussions in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, granted anonymity to talk candidly, told POLITICO.
· Mizy Clifton
Corruption probe triggers Zelenskyy’s surprise Ukraine cabinet reshuffle
KYIV — A corruption investigation was behind another government reshuffle in Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday announcing changes to his administration.
· Veronika Melkozerova
UK caves to pharma demands in Swiss trade deal — despite NHS cost fears
LONDON — The U.K. has agreed to lock in controversial intellectual property protections for pharmaceutical firms as part of a new trade deal with Switzerland.
· Sophie Inge, Caroline Hug
India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?
India bowl out England to win historic Lord's Test by 270 runs
· Bbcsport
Jared Kushner joins EU Gaza donor meeting as Brussels unveils €900M package
BRUSSELS — Jared Kushner joined a major EU-backed conference on Gaza by video link Monday as Brussels launched a nearly €900 million international initiative aimed at restoring essential services and beginning the territory’s early recovery.
· Zoya Sheftalovich
EU sanctions nine people over alleged Russian cyber-spying campaign
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian military officers, hackers and private companies, denouncing what it called a years-long cyber-espionage campaign against the bloc.
· Al Jazeera
Why Americans no longer believe in America
The United States has just marked a major anniversary, 250 years since it declared independence from Great Britain and, in theory, this should be a moment of national pride with another historical milestone passed, another reason for flags, fireworks, and speeches about destiny.
· RT
Berlin to buy 50,000 attack drones for Kiev – Reuters
Germany will fund the purchase of 50,000 attack drones for the Ukrainian military, Reuters has reported, citing informed sources.
· RT
NATO state’s president reveals bloc’s lack of enthusiasm for funding Ukraine
Slovakia was not the only NATO state that refused to participate in the bloc’s latest military aid package for Ukraine, the country’s president, Peter Pellegrini, has said.
· RT
Twelve arrested over threat to Islamic event
Twelve people have been arrested over an alleged right-wing terror threat to an Islamic event at a country estate in Suffolk, police said.
· Bbcnews
UK will proscribe Iran’s IRGC over ‘threats to life’
LONDON — The U.K. government announced Monday it will proscribe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
· Noah Keate
US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz – Trump
US President Donald Trump has claimed that America is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, and will act as the “guardian angel” of the key waterway “and get paid for it.” Tehran has earlier declared the strait closed, blaming “hostile actions” by US forces.
· RT
A Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign
Brazil is in the midst of a cinematic golden age. In the past two years, the country has produced two Oscar-caliber films, “I’m Still Here” and “The Secret Agent,” both of which grapple with the country’s grim era under military dictatorship.
· Adam B Ellick
Kremlin accuses EU of canceling Russian culture after budget cuts to Venice Biennale
The Kremlin accused the European Commission of attempting to “cancel” Russian culture after the EU announced plans to cut funding for one of the continent’s most prestigious cultural platforms.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained by police
Boris Nadezhdin attempted to run against Vladimir Putin in 2024
· Bbcnews
Macron trumpets high defense spending in last speech to the troops
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron warned against nationalism and made a last plea for deeper European defense cooperation Monday in his final speech to the armed forces before leaving office next year.
· Victor Goury-Laffont
Ann Widdecombe death probed by counterterrorism police
LONDON — Counterterrorism police will lead the investigation into the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe.
· Isabel Loubser
Sam Neill: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park
Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor who has died aged 78, will forever be most associated with the film that made him an international star: Jurassic Park.
· Bbcnews
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
Olly Robbins, pictured here in 2019, was previously the UK's Brexit negotiator
· Bbcnews
India complete historic Test victory
Sneh Rana takes the wicket of Sophie Ecclestone to complete India's 270-run victory over England in the historic first women's Test at Lord's.
Ecclestone battles for hard-fought 50
Sophie Ecclestone battles for a hard-fought 50 with England fighting to save the historic Test against India at Lord's.
Likud panel set to vote on changing primary system, expanding Netanyahu’s control over party list
The Likud Constitution Committee is set to vote on Monday on changes to the party’s primary system that could grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authority to determine the highest-ranked slots on the party list ahead of the upcoming elections.
· KESHET NEEV
South Korean court sentences ousted President Yoon to 2 years over manipulated polls
South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, Pool, File)
· Kim Tong Hyung
UK proscribes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security.
· Bbcnews
England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat
Sneh Rana completes historic Test victory for India
· Bbcsport
German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
One of the defendants pictured in court in Munich on Monday
· Bbcnews
Man Utd close to completing Tielemans deal
Youri Tielemans spent four seasons at Leicester before moving to Aston Villa in 2023
· Bbcsport
Most clinical? Least creative? Best in the air? Comparing the last four
Will Kylian Mbappe make his third World Cup final for France?
· Bbcsport
Bruxelles veut limiter à 13 ans l’accès aux réseaux sociaux
BRUXELLES — L'Union européenne va fixer un âge minimum à partir duquel les jeunes internautes pourront accéder aux réseaux sociaux sans la surveillance de leurs parents, a annoncé ce lundi 13 juillet la présidente de la Commission.
· Eliza Gkritsi
Why Western Europe keeps producing weak leaders
By Nikolai Gastello, political strategist and writer
· RT
Pilot writes 'I'm bored' in sky during flight
The airline said the pilot was testing the aircraft after a new part was fitted
· Bbcnews
Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says
Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71
· Bbcnews
FACT CHECK: Lacson quote on 14-vote threshold for VP Sara impeachment is fake
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· lamarcellana0382
DAP’s election loss in Malaysia’s Johor prompts soul-searching ahead of next key poll
Following two recent electoral defeats, PH’s coalition ally faces another stern test at the Negeri Sembilan poll on August 1
· Ushar Daniele
DAP’s election loss in Johor prompts soul-searching ahead of next key poll
Following two recent electoral defeats, PH’s coalition ally faces another stern test at the Negeri Sembilan poll on August 1
· Ushar Daniele
Did the media fall short in its reporting on Graham Platner?
The twisting road to the candidate’s exit left a lot to be desired. But ultimately, reporters ferreted out the truth
· Margaret Sullivan