Ministers urged to press ahead with ban on zero-hours contracts

Campaigners reject claims that tougher rules will deter hiring – and lock young people out of jobsMinisters should press ahead with a ban on zero-hours contracts, campaigners say, despite claims by business leaders that it would deter hiring and lock out more young people from the labour market.Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and the union umbrella organisation the TUC were among eight signatories to a letter to the department of business and trade, calling on the government to “ignore the noise” from businesses, which want zero-hours contracts to remain. Continue reading...

Ministers urged to press ahead with UK ban on zero-hours contracts

Campaigners reject claims that tougher rules will deter hiring – and lock young people out of jobsMinisters should press ahead with a ban on zero-hours contracts, campaigners say, despite claims by business leaders that it would deter hiring and lock more young people out of the labour market.The Child Poverty Action Group and the union umbrella organisation the TUC were among eight signatories to a letter to the department of business and trade calling on the government to “ignore the noise” from businesses, which want zero-hours contracts to remain. Continue reading...

Reform UK’s Makerfield byelection candidate appeared to doubt seriousness of Covid on X

Robert Kenyon has been linked to vaccine scepticism and advised a person with the virus to ‘stop having boosters’The Reform UK candidate in this month’s Makerfield byelection appeared to doubt the seriousness of Covid and the efficacy of vaccines for the virus, in another tranche of messages unearthed from now-deleted social media posts.Previously seen messages from Robert Kenyon showed him interacting with far-right figures, and expressing strong support for Donald Trump. Continue reading...

Reform UK’s Makerfield candidate appeared to doubt seriousness of Covid on X

Exclusive: Robert Kenyon has been linked to vaccine scepticism and advised a person with the virus to ‘stop having boosters’The Reform UK candidate in this month’s Makerfield byelection appeared to express doubt over the seriousness of Covid and the efficacy of vaccines for the virus in another tranche of messages unearthed from now-deleted social media posts.Previously seen messages from Robert Kenyon showed him interacting with far-right figures and expressing strong support for Donald Trump. Separately, the broadcaster Carol Vorderman has asked Kenyon to apologise for “disgusting comments”

З 1 вересня учні 1–11 класів мають бути забезпечені теплими обідами, - Свириденко

Кабінет Міністрів уже розподілив 1 млрд грн на модернізацію 73 харчоблоків у школах по всій Україні.

З 1 вересня учні 1–11 класів мають бути забезпечені безкоштовними обідами, - Свириденко

Кабінет Міністрів уже розподілив 1 млрд грн на модернізацію 73 харчоблоків у школах по всій Україні для забезпечення дітей безкоштовними обідами.

Стрімко росте кількість "Шахедів", які росяни запускають по нам, - заступник командувача ПC

Робота зі збиття ворожих дронів стає дедалі важчою.

Кількість "Шахедів", які запускає Росія, стрімко зростає, - заступник командувача ПС ЗСУ

Робота зі збиття ворожих дронів стає дедалі важчою.

Salem witch trials help explain why Faithfuls fail to spot real Traitors, says David Olusoga

Historical events like Spanish Inquisition show the ‘velocity’ at which rumours move to conviction, says Celebrity Traitors contestantHistory might explain why Faithfuls find it so difficult to root out Traitors in the hit BBC show, suggests one member of the Celebrity Traitors cohort, who were record-breakingly bad at the game.The roundtable – where contestants discuss who should be cast out – was somewhat “frightening” because of the “velocity in which something goes from a suspicion to belief, to faith, to condemnation”, said the broadcaster and historian David Olusoga. Continue reading...

Scontri al derby di Torino: tutti scarcerati gli otto ultrà fermati durante i tafferugli

Sono accusati di resistenza a pubblico ufficiale, lancio pericoloso di oggetti e rissa

Au Sénégal, le divorce fracassant d’Ousmane Sonko et Bassirou Diomaye Faye ouvre une crise au sommet de l’Etat

Le limogeage du premier ministre par le président sénégalais, le 22 mai, acte la fin d’un tandem politique vieux de douze ans et devenu, après des années de combat dans l’opposition, le plus puissant du pays.

Au Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, déchu de son poste de premier ministre, veut incarner une ligne révolutionnaire

Dans « Continuer Fanon », court ouvrage publié quelques jours avant son éviction de la primature, l’ex-premier ministre sénégalais plaide pour une rupture souverainiste radicale.

Au Sénégal, le divorce fracassant entre Ousmane Sonko et Bassirou Diomaye Faye ouvre une crise au sommet de l’Etat

Le limogeage du premier ministre par le président sénégalais, le 22 mai, acte la fin d’un tandem politique vieux de douze ans et devenu, après des années de combat dans l’opposition, le plus puissant du pays

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

‘Implosion’ at Washington state packaging plant injures multiple people

Officials say a hazardous materials incident injured several people but there is no immediately threat to the publicSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAuthorities in Washington state are responding to an “implosion” at a packaging plant early on Tuesday morning that left multiple people with chemical burns.The Longview fire department said in a statement there was a hazardous materials incident at Nippon Dynawave Packaging that occurred when a vat of “chemical treatment” imploded. According to the state, the plant has a kraft pulp and paper mill and liquid packaging facility, and

‘Implosion’ at Washington state packaging plant kills unknown number of people

Tank containing white liquor, a chemical solution used in the paper industry, ruptured, according to fire departmentSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAuthorities in Washington state are responding to an “implosion” at a packaging plant early on Tuesday morning that killed an unknown number of people and left multiple others with chemical burns.The Longview fire department said in a statement there was a hazardous materials incident at Nippon Dynawave Packaging that occurred when a tank containing white liquor, a chemical solution used in the paper industry, ruptured. According t

Росавиация раскрыла правила особого режима полетов в Московской воздушной зоне

Ограничения не будут распространяться на регулярные и чартерные пассажирские рейсы

Another day in Florida: RFK Jr posts video of him wrestling two snakes

US health secretary gets nip from one of two serpents he grabbed at home of fellow Trump official Dr OzHealth secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr on Tuesday added to his lengthening catalog of bizarre wild animal encounters by posting to social media a video of himself in Florida wrestling with two snakes.Kennedy, who has previously admitted dumping the carcass of a bear cub in New York’s Central Park, and is also alleged to have cut the penis of a road-kill raccoon, is seen grabbing the pair of serpents with his bare hands. Continue reading...

Україна може отримати "асоційоване членство" в ЄС без права голосу, – The Guardian

Відповідні положення можуть включити безпосередньо до угоди про вступ країни до Євросоюзу. Зеленський відреагував на персективи.

Євросоюз шукає спосіб уникнути блокування рішень після вступу нових членів, – The Guardian

Відповідні положення можуть включити безпосередньо до угоди про вступ країни до Євросоюзу.

Former Arsenal midfielder Partey named in Ghana squad ahead of World Cup

Ghana's Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in UK.

India sees 15% jump in education loans, touches decade-high ₹8.58 lakh crore in FY26

The surge is driven by higher education costs, rupee depreciation, and rising overseas study demand

Turkish police fire teargas to break up protest after opposition leader ousted

Water cannon also used at rally addressed by Özgür Özel who has been dismissed from office despite being electedRiot police in Turkey have fired teargas and water cannon to break up a rally called by ousted opposition leader Özgür Özel, days after a court dismissed him from office.The protest in Izmir on Tuesday came two days after riot police battered their way into the main opposition CHP’s headquarters in the capital, Ankara, firing teargas and beating party members before throwing them out, Özel told AFP on Sunday. Continue reading...

To repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry

The top U.S. diplomat visited the world’s largest democracy in a bid to reverse soured relations over Trump’s tariff agenda and embrace of Pakistan.

В Липецке частично обрушился частный жилой дом, под завалами могут быть люди

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Said to Observe Threatening Actions From Iran Ahead of Strikes

Iran has threatened to retaliate after American military forces attacked sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Said to Observe Escalating Threats From Iran Before Latest Strikes

Two U.S. officials said Iran launched drones near American ships, sent speedboats to mine the Strait of Hormuz, and stepped up activity at some of its missile sites.

BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold over governance and conduct issues

The decision marks another leadership shake-up at the energy major, with Ian Tyler appointed interim chair as BP continues its strategic transition.

НАТО нарощуватиме сили для захисту Латвії і Естонії від можливої війни з РФ, - Reuters

Зокрема, німецько-нідерландський корпус, що базується у Мюнцері, буде посилюватися за допомогою інших партнерів.

Le Mexique capture un neveu du narcotrafiquant « El Chapo » recherché par les Etats-Unis

Le ministre de la sécurité mexicain, Omar Garcia Harfuch, a aussi annoncé la saisie de cocaïne et d’armes dans l’Etat du Chiapas, ces opérations illustrant, selon lui, « la coordination permanente de l’Etat mexicain pour arrêter des cibles prioritaires ».

Seven heat-related deaths in France as May records set in several countries

Extreme early-summer event across western Europe also brings highest temperatures for month in UK and IrelandSeven people have died in France in an extreme early summer heat event that is affecting a swathe of western Europe, with record high temperatures for May recorded in several countries.In France, which logged its hottest ever May day on Monday and again on Tuesday, the weather agency Météo France said the heatwave could last through the week and predicted temperatures could reach 39C in some areas. Continue reading...

Armenia signs strategic partnership deal with US as election approaches

PM Nikol Pashinyan, who deepened ties with US, faces challenge from pro-Russia parties in upcoming parliamentary polls.

Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 26 мая

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка по итогам основной сессии во вторник, 26 мая, уменьшился на 0,69% до 2580,3 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС потерял 0,86% и составил 1134,19 пункта.

Manchester University to offer work placements to all undergraduates

Russell Group university promises students, from chemical engineering to classics, ‘meaningful real-world experience’A leading UK university is promising work placements to all undergraduates regardless of their degree, to better equip them for the challenges of the job market.In what appears to be a first for a large Russell Group institution, the University of Manchester is planning to offer “meaningful real-world experience” to all students, in subjects from classics to chemical engineering. Continue reading...

En Arménie, la visite éclair de Marco Rubio en soutien aux efforts d’Erevan pour s’extraire de l’orbite russe

La visite du secrétaire d’Etat américain, qui a signé plusieurs accords bilatéraux avec l’ancienne république soviétique du Caucase, conforte les efforts du premier ministre, Nikol Pachinian, pour rapprocher son pays des Etats-Unis et de l’Union européenne.

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment

Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.

Aequs posts ₹54 crore loss in Q4FY26 despite strong aerospace growth

Трамп заявил об отсутствии проблем со здоровьем после медосмотра

5 рослин, які гинуть на вулиці влітку: список від садівників

Пряме сонце і суха земля здатні знищити їх за лічені години.

"Росія працює на піку": у ЗСУ пояснили, чому Кремль залякує дипломатів у Києві

Москва намагається компенсувати нестачу зброї, фінансів та виробничих ресурсів інформаційним тиском.

Why new IRDAI norms are making an insurance CEO’s job tougher

The rules also mandate public disclosure of key business indicators, raising concerns over competitiveness and operational complexity.

Путин поручил проработать предложения бизнеса по защите от террористических атак

World Cup broadcast hopes boosted in India as Zee Entertainment in talks

Broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in India have been at a deadlock only weeks ahead of June 11 kickoff.

India’s World Cup broadcast hopes boosted by Zee Entertainment talks

Broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in India have been at a deadlock only weeks ahead of June 11 kickoff.

Los países bálticos reclaman ayuda a la UE por la crisis de los drones y la guerra híbrida de Putin

Von der Leyen insta a acelerar los sistemas europeos antiaéreos y a reforzar las alertas tempranas a la vez que promete más fondos para defensa

Lebanon latest: Netanyahu vows escalation against Hezbollah

Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon amidst increasing Israeli attacks.

Senegal entra en el delirio político: el mismo partido que gobierna ejerce la oposición

El exprimer ministro Sonko, destituido el viernes pasado, es nombrado presidente del Parlamento para controlar la acción del Ejecutivo

Iran remains in peace talks despite first US strikes since ceasefire

Tehran condemns ‘definitive violation’ but announces no specific reprisals as negotiations near decisive stageMiddle East crisis – live updatesA proposed peace agreement between Iran and the US seemed to still be in prospect on Tuesday despite US bombings of Iranian targets – the first military action by Washington since the 8 April ceasefire.The Iranian foreign ministry denounced the US attack – aimed at missile launchers and efforts to lay fresh mines in the strait of Hormuz – as “an act of bad faith” and “a definitive violation of the ceasefire”, adding that it would not leave aggression un

Karnataka Congress leadership change buzz intensifies after Delhi meetings

While discussions about a possible transition continue within political circles, the Congress party has denied any immediate change, calling the meetings routine

Le Comité national pour l’administration de Gaza, une coquille vide en butte à la stratégie d’obstruction israélienne

Créée il y a quatre mois dans le cadre du plan de paix de Donald Trump, l’entité est censée gérer l’enclave côtière à la place du Hamas. Mais l’Etat hébreu empêche ses membres d’y pénétrer, les condamnant à tourner en rond dans leurs bureaux du Caire.

« Luis Vassy dirige Sciences Po selon une verticale du pouvoir étrangère au principe de collégialité qui régit l’université »

Le politiste et ancien directeur du Centre d’études et de recherches internationales de Sciences Po Jean-François Bayart dénonce, dans une tribune au « Monde », le projet du directeur de l’Institut d’études politiques de Paris de réorienter la recherche en matière de relations internationales en s’appuyant notamment sur l’industrie de l’armement.

Пожовтів ніготь і "само пройде"? Помилка, через яку грибок лікують роками

Більшість людей просто чекає, і ніхто майже не замислюється про грибок і не починає діяти.

Україна визначила перші 500 цілей у Білорусі: Мадяр озвучив жорстке попередження Лукашенку

ЗСУ зафіксували ці об'єкти на білоруській території на випадок прямої агресії.

Генсек ООН висловив "глибоке занепокоєння" через погрози Росії щодо ударів по Києву

В ООН заговорили про ризик "ще більше відсунути перспективи миру".

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks

Age limits and changes to allegedly addictive design features could be in place by the end of the yearLabour is expected to announce a social media crackdown within weeks as the prime minister, Keir Starmer, on Tuesday said he would act “very, very quickly” despite splits between campaigners and child safety experts on what the new rules should be.New limits on social media access for children could be presented before the Makerfield byelection next month after an avalanche of responses to a public consultation have been analysed with the help of an AI system called Consult and an expert panel