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

India Maha Kumbh stampede: Why these crowd events happen

Early reports suggested at least seven people had died, perhaps more, in a stampede at a Hindu gathering in the city of Prayagraj. Researchers in Germany have tried to explain …

Source: Deutsche Welle

In Munich, Vance accuses European politicians of censoring free speech

US Vice President JD Vance on February 14 took a swipe at European governments for what he described as their censorship of free speech and their political opponents, while largely …

Source: France 24

Pope spends quiet first night in hospital, continues drug therapy and reads papers, Vatican says

ROME — Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory tract infection, and was up eating and reading Saturday, the …

Source: NBC News

Tensions over Palestinians at heart of Trump’s Middle East gambit

Trump’s goals for the Middle East face a major test as Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds talks with leaders in Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Source: Washington Post

François Bayrou battles to contain scandal

This Saturday French Prime Minister, François Bayrou met with victims from the Notre-Dame de Bétharram school. Survivors are demanding answers after decades of physical and sexual abuse with more than …

Source: France 24

Fears grow that West Bank could become second Gaza

Since the Israeli military launched a major raid in the northern Israel-occupied West Bank, thousands of Palestinians have been displaced from their homes in refugee camps in Jenin, Tulkarem and …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Serbia's striking students and populist president to hold parallel rallies as tensions spike

Serbia’s striking students and supporters of populist President Aleksandar Vucic have planned parallel rallies on February 15 as both mark the country's Statehood Day with notably contrasting messages.

Source: France 24

Woman shot dead at Kent pub

Police recover vehicle and firearm from Dartford crossing after woman in 40s killed in Knockholt

A woman in her 40s has been shot dead at a pub in Knockholt, Kent.

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Source: The Guardian

Ex-Reform UK employees issue claims for alleged unpaid wages

Reform says claims brought by former workers — who say they were dismissed after the election — are ‘fraudulent’

Source: Financial Times

Previous victim of woman linked to death of journalist says he tried to warn public

David Butler survived being drugged and robbed in 2021 by Danette Colbert, now tied to death of Adan Manzano

A man who survived being drugged and robbed of more than …

Source: The Guardian

Lawmakers expect tough questions over Trump’s vision in Europe

The question every American lawmaker faces this year at the Munich conference: Does America still stand behind Europe and other global allies?

Source: Washington Post