Staff members at Leonardo, a major global defense contractor and the operator of the UK’s only helicopter factory located in Somerset, are preparing to strike. Approximately 3,000 members of the Unite union are set to participate in industrial action across five of the company’s sites in November. Earlier in October, Leonardo proposed a pay increase […]
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Guineans have expressed concern following the announcement that presidential candidates must pay a deposit of 875 million Guinean francs (approximately $100,000 or £75,000) to participate in the upcoming elections scheduled for December. These elections come after a period of military rule, which began when Colonel Mamady Doumbouya took power in a coup in 2021. The
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US President Donald Trump announced the immediate suspension of all trade negotiations with Canada in response to an advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan stating that tariffs “hurt every American.” This advertisement, produced by Ontario, includes excerpts from a radio address Reagan delivered in 1987 addressing foreign trade. Trump labeled the ad as “FAKE,” while
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The European Commission has raised concerns regarding Meta’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, stating that they impose “confusing” barriers for users attempting to report illegal content and contest moderation decisions. The findings suggest that these platforms may utilize “dark patterns,” or deceptive design elements, which could obstruct the prompt removal of harmful materials such as child
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A recent investigation has explored the viral phenomenon of “Aerofoot” videos that present seemingly fantastical content involving foot-flying capabilities. These videos, which have gained significant traction on social media platforms, depict individuals utilizing their feet as wings to achieve flight. However, the analysis indicates that these depictions are largely fabricated, often relying on digital effects
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The European Commission has issued preliminary findings indicating that Instagram and Facebook, operated by Meta, have violated EU laws by not offering users straightforward methods to report illegal content, including child sexual abuse material and terrorism-related content. The Commission noted that Meta introduced unnecessary complexities in the reporting processes, utilizing design tactics that may confuse
Administrators for Sheffield Wednesday are currently engaging with potential buyers and are actively inviting formal offers from credible investors. According to David Wigfield, a managing partner at Begbies Traynor, the joint administrators have assumed control of the club to protect creditors’ interests and ensure the club’s continued operation while seeking new ownership. Sheffield Wednesday has
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On October 19, 2025, a robbery occurred at the Louvre Museum in Paris, resulting in the theft of eight items from the Gallery of Apollo, which houses a collection of historic jewelry. An attendant present during the incident reported hearing a loud, metallic noise that initially led her and two colleagues to suspect it was
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Cynthia Giles, a senior advisor at the EPA, and Cary Coglianese, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, emphasize the necessity of ensuring that carbon savings claimed by projects accurately reflect actual emissions reductions in a recent editorial published in Science. They highlight a significant issue in which auditors, often selected and compensated by
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Derry comedian Max Roddy, who has been sober since August 2023, is raising funds for Northlands, a treatment center recently affected by funding cuts. Northlands, celebrating its 50th anniversary, had its annual core funding withdrawn by the Department of Health, which also failed to submit a business case for a previously allocated million pounds from
