Trump's spending cuts target probationary workers. What does the status mean?

As the Trump administration carries out mass firings of the federal workforce in a push to slash government spending, its targeting probationary workers. Here's what to know about the employee …

Source: NPR

Chill of inflation threatens Britain again after Europe’s long, hard winter

Demand for fuel has pushed gas prices up – but peace in Ukraine could flood the market and change everything

A scramble to heat homes during a cold winter across …

Source: The Guardian

Watch: Crowds gather to welcome freed Palestinians prisoners

Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday as Hamas freed three more hostages

Source: BBC

Sebastian Coe: Transgender athletes threaten women's sport

Sebastian Coe is hoping to become the next president of the International Olympics Committee. He spoke exclusively with DW about his issue with transgender athletes competing in the female category.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Kosovo ruling party set to come first in election

The party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears set to secure the most Assembly seats, according to preliminary results. Vetevendosje is not likely to win a majority, however.

Source: Deutsche Welle

AU summit: What's next for the conflicts in DRC and Sudan?

African leaders meeting in Addis Ababa hope to find fresh solutions to the conflicts plaguing the continent. Sudan and DRC are top on the agenda, while the AU commission is …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Family of British couple held in Iran on ‘security’ grounds work to secure return

Craig and Lindsay Foreman named by relatives who say they are engaging with UK government about situation

A British couple who have been detained in Iran have been named by …

Source: The Guardian

UK ministers explore further scaling back audit reform legislation

Ministers discussed ditching a measure forcing Big Four accounting firms to share audits with smaller firms

Source: Financial Times

German chancellor slams Vance's call for Europe to be inclusive of far-right parties

Olaf Scholz rebuked U.S. Vice President JD Vance for suggesting that far-right parties should not be shut out of government. Germany's other political parties have refused to work with the …

Source: NPR

Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs accuser drops sexual assault case

A woman who accused Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting her over 20 years ago has voluntarily withdrawn a civil case against the American music giants.

Source: Deutsche Welle

India anger as judge frees man accused of raping wife who then died

The controversial ruling once again shines a spotlight on the issue of marital rape in India, which refuses to criminalise it.

Source: BBC

Victoires de la Musique awards: Singer-songwriter Santa wins album of the year

The 40th edition of the Victoires de la Musique celebrated this year’s standout artists. Zaho de Sagazan claimed another win, while rapper-singer Gims took home his first trophy.

Source: France 24