Unions representing French oil workers on Thursday called for strikes against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms, threatening a repeat of the refinery and depot closures that caused chaos for motorists last year.
Brownies’ name changed to ‘Embers’ in Canada to stop ‘girls experiencing racism’
Brownies in Canada will be known as “Embers” from now on after the old name was deemed too racially divisive.
Fourteen Malian soldiers killed in two armed group attacks: Army
The reinforcements in response to the latest attacks led to the killing of 31 rebels, the army said in a statement.
Twitter still a tenant at CapitaGreen, says building’s developer after reports that staff were asked to leave
Twitter’s Asia-Pacific headquarters are at CapitaGreen building in Singapore.
Biden faces fresh scrutiny over handling of government secrets | First Thing
Another set of materials discovered at a separate location, as White House addresses first discovery at Biden’s institute. Plus, why are DVD menus trending on social media?Good morning.Joe Biden was facing fresh scrutiny over his handling of government…
Moment Libyan deportee launches crazed knife attack on commuter in Paris Eurostar station as 6 hurt before stabber shot
HORRIFYING footage shows the moment a Libyan knifeman launched a frenzied attack on a commuter in Paris Gare du Nord station.
The suspect who was officially deported from France last year was arrested at the Eurostar station after going on a rampage…
Chinese social media becomes consumed by a debate on “zero Covid” ending, challenging government censors’ efforts to control the narrative without overstepping (New York Times)
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Chinese social media becomes consumed by a debate on “zero Covid” ending, challenging government censors’ efforts to control the narrative without overstepping — The Communist Party’s efforts to limit dis…
Striking New York City nurses reach deal with hospitals
Two New York City hospitals have reached a tentative contract agreement with thousands of striking nurses, ending a walkout that disrupted patient care.
‘Catastrophe’: Cardinal Pell’s secret memo blasts Francis
Pope Francis will deliver a final send-off for Cardinal George Pell during a funeral Mass on Saturday.