UK firms mull biggest layoffs in a decade as business confidence slumps

Impending tax rises from autumn budget fuel collapse in sentiment and rising redundancy intentions, surveys show

UK employers are preparing for the biggest redundancy round in a decade amid collapsing …

Source: The Guardian

Could satire lead to Swift reputational damage?

A new study suggests satire and memes may shaping negative public perception more than direct criticism of those in the public eye.

Source: Deutsche Welle

South Africa : openly gay imam shot dead

An imam and religious scholar who inspired many with his reconciliation of faith and sexuality is gunned down in South Africa. Police are still searching for Muhsin Hendricks' killer.

Source: France 24

Syrian leader al-Sharaa tours former Assad strongholds on surprise visit

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Latakia and Tartus on Sunday, his office said, making his first official trip to the coastal provinces formerly known as strongholds of ousted ruler …

Source: France 24

Europeans plan for troops to back Ukraine ceasefire — and want U.S. support

The prospect of troops in Ukraine gained traction as Europeans seek a role in talks between the Trump team and Moscow that could shape the continent’s security.

Source: Washington Post

Which Chinese EV should you buy?

We take a look at the cars set to shake up the motoring market

Source: Financial Times

European leaders hold emergency talks, fearing that Trump has abandoned age-old allies

European leaders sought to form a united front Monday at emergency talks in Paris, called after a U.S. diplomatic blitz on Ukraine which has thrown a once-solid alliance into turmoil …

Source: France 24

Under Trump, CIA plots bigger role in drug cartel fight

The CIA is developing plans to fulfill President Donald Trump’s campaign pledges to get tough on Mexico’s drug cartels, but critics warn of a backlash.

Source: Washington Post

Train hoppers ride the rails across America — and you can tag along

Civil War-era hobos hopped trains to find work. Content creators hop trains with their GoPros. Hitching rides on the railroad is an American tradition.

Source: NPR

France trial opens for suspected IS group militants accused of kidnapping journalists in Syria

A landmark trial opened Monday at a Paris court in which five suspected Islamic State group terrorists stand accused of kidnapping four French journalists covering the war in Syria in …

Source: France 24

France hosts emergency summit on Ukraine: US treats EU as 'junior partner'

The US is treating the EU like a "junior partner" in attempting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, FRANCE 24’s Armen Georgian said in an analysis. Citing …

Source: France 24

Xi meets top Chinese business leaders

Tech tycoons join event as Beijing looks to reinvigorate economy

Source: Financial Times