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Japanese startup Exit outsources resignations, easing employee guilt
In Japan, a unique startup named Exit has emerged, offering employees a way to resign from their jobs without facing their bosses directly. Exit, founded by Toshiyuki Niino and Yuichiro Okazaki, charges a fee of 20,000 yen (US$144) to inform a client’s employer about their decision to quit, eliminating the need for any uncomfortable confrontations. Since its inception in 2017,…
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Ex-PM Imran Khan accused of abetting murder in lawyer’s death
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been accused of involvement in the murder of a lawyer who had filed a high treason case against him. The lawyer, Abdul Razzaq Shar, was shot dead on his way to the Balochistan High Court complex in Quetta on Tuesday. Shar’s son, Siraj Ahmed, filed a criminal complaint against Khan, alleging that the…
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Pakistani military vows punishment for unrest masterminds after Khan’s arrest
The Pakistani military has pledged to take action against those responsible for the violence that occurred last month, following the brief arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges. The military’s top brass convened in Rawalpindi and expressed their determination to bring those who attacked military installations and monuments to justice. The military also refuted allegations of human…
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Wrestlers postpone protest after minister promises swift action on assault allegations
Indian wrestlers have decided to temporarily halt their planned protest following assurances from Sports Minister Anurag Thakur that the investigation into sexual assault allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief will be concluded promptly. Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Asian Games medallist Vinesh Phogat have been at the forefront of the protests, demanding action against WFI…
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Unprecedented wildfire season sparks concern across Canada
Canada is experiencing an unprecedented start to its 2023 wildfire season, with hundreds of fires raging across the country and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Over 3.8 million hectares have been scorched by the fires, which have also caused discoloured, smoke-filled skies in areas not typically affected by wildfires. This has prompted growing concern and demands for…
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Sunak visits US to discuss AI, Ukraine war, and transatlantic trade
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has embarked on a two-day visit to Washington, DC, where discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), the Ukraine conflict, and transatlantic trade are expected to take centre stage. Sunak commenced his visit by paying his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, followed by meetings with congressional leaders. He is slated…
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Russian cyber gang’s MOVEit hack threatens global corporations, including BBC
A Russian cyber-extortion gang’s hack of a widely-used file-transfer program, MOVEit, could have severe global consequences, with initial victims including the BBC, British Airways, and Nova Scotia’s government. Cybersecurity experts have warned that this could be one of the most significant breaches in recent years, with the true impact becoming clearer as more information emerges. The Cl0p ransomware syndicate announced…
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Virginia high school graduation shooting kills two, injures five
A high school graduation ceremony in Virginia turned tragic when a shooting claimed the lives of a student and his stepfather, leaving five others injured. The incident occurred outside Altria Theater in Richmond, where hundreds of people, many clad in graduation gowns, ran for safety. The police have identified the 19-year-old suspect, Omari Pollard, who is believed to have carried…
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Ex-deputy on trial for inaction during Parkland school shooting
The trial of a former sheriff’s deputy charged with failing to protect students during the 2018 Parkland, Florida school shooting has commenced. Scot Peterson, 60 years old, was the on-duty police officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when the deadliest school shooting in US history occurred. Seventeen people died, and 17 others were injured. Peterson is the first US…
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US faces worst chemotherapy drug shortage in 30 years, affecting 100,000 patients
Toni Dezomits, a 55-year-old retired law enforcement officer, faces a difficult battle with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Just before her third round of chemotherapy last month, she was informed of a nationwide shortage of the generic chemotherapy drug carboplatin, one of the three medications she was scheduled to receive. Left with no choice, the North Carolina resident is completing her…
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Canadian wildfires cause major flight delays at New York airports
New York airports, including LaGuardia and Newark International, have experienced significant flight delays due to reduced visibility caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) informed travellers of potential two-hour delays, with 619 flight delays reported by 17:50 EST (22:50 BST) at New York City airports, according to Flight Aware. The air travel disruptions have also…
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Dutch museum’s Egypt excavation ban over black musicians exhibition
The National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, Netherlands, has been banned from carrying out archaeological excavations at a significant Egyptian site due to an exhibition exploring ancient Egypt’s influence on black musicians. The Egyptian authorities accused the museum of “falsifying” history through its display featuring artists such as Beyoncé, Nas, and Miles Davis. The museum has labelled the accusations as…
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Pence slams Trump, launches 2024 campaign with constitutional focus
In a recent speech launching his 2024 presidential campaign, former US vice-president Mike Pence delivered his strongest criticism of Donald Trump yet. Pence accused the former president of betraying the US constitution and abandoning conservative values. The speech in Ankeny, Iowa, marked the official start of Pence’s White House campaign, which puts him in direct competition with his former running…
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Ukraine dam breach sparks major landmine threat, warns Red Cross
A significant dam breach in southern Ukraine could have disastrous consequences for landmine detection, warns the Red Cross. The ongoing water surge down the Dnipro river, which separates Russian and Ukrainian-controlled territories, has forced thousands to evacuate from areas in the Kherson region. Both nations accuse each other of sabotaging the Kakhovka dam, though the BBC has been unable to…
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Sunak unfazed by Covid inquiry’s demand for unredacted WhatsApp messages
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has stated that he is not concerned about being embarrassed by messages seen by the Covid inquiry, despite the government’s legal battle over their disclosure. The government has taken the unprecedented step of suing the inquiry over its demands to see unredacted WhatsApp messages sent during the pandemic. However, the prime minister has insisted on a transparent…
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Heat-health alert issued as England braces for 30C weekend temperatures
A heat-health warning has been announced for certain areas of England as temperatures are expected to soar to 30C (86F) over the weekend. The alert is active from 9am on Friday 9 June to 9am on Monday 12 June, covering London, the Midlands, and eastern and southern England. The public is urged to keep an eye on vulnerable friends and…
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Labour MP Beth Winter alleges unfair obstacles in Wales seat selection
Labour MP Beth Winter has expressed her disappointment after losing a selection battle for a new seat in Wales due to proposed boundary changes. Winter claimed she faced “unacceptable obstacles” during the contest against Labour frontbencher Gerald Jones, who was announced as the candidate for Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon. Winter stated she would be “taking advice and soundings” on…
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Sunak vows personal responsibility if UK inflation not halved by year-end
Rishi Sunak has pledged to take personal responsibility if UK inflation has not been reduced by half by the end of the year. The prime minister made this statement during an interview with Sky News political editor Beth Rigby while visiting Washington DC, where he is scheduled to meet President Biden. Sunak has been vocal about his five priorities, which…
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Tory MPs block release of Teesside redevelopment investigation documents
The UK government has halted the release of documents that would reveal the decision-making process behind the contentious investigation into the redevelopment of Teesside. Conservative MPs voted against a Labour measure in the House of Commons, with a result of 272 to 166. This decision followed the announcement by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove of a three-person panel that will…
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Teen pleads guilty to defacing Windrush mural with Nazi symbols
A 17-year-old from Port Talbot has admitted to terrorism and criminal damage charges after defacing a Windrush generation mural in South Wales with Nazi symbols. The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court, facing five terrorism charges stemming from his online activities. These charges included three counts of disseminating terrorist material and two counts…
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Police missed chance to prevent mother-of-five’s murder, family claims
The family of Sherrie Milnes, a 51-year-old mother-of-five, has claimed that police missed an opportunity to prevent her tragic death. Milnes was found dead in her Weymouth flat on April 1, 2021, after being killed by her former partner, Steven Doughty, aged 54. Doughty was discovered dead at his home on the same day, having taken his own life. Bournemouth’s…
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Family mourns teen Freya Cayley after tragic North Yorkshire sea incident
The loved ones of a 16-year-old girl, whose body was recovered from the sea at Saltburn beach in North Yorkshire, have expressed their heartbreak over the loss of their “beautiful daughter.” Freya Cayley was found in the water on Sunday, according to Cleveland Police. Emergency services, including two lifeboats and an air ambulance, rushed to the scene after receiving reports…
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Prince Harry defiant in tense court battle against Daily Mirror publisher
In a tense courtroom encounter, Prince Harry and Andrew Green KC, the barrister representing the Daily Mirror publisher, engaged in a heated exchange during the Duke of Sussex’s legal battle against the newspaper. The prince appeared weary and emotionally drained as he faced questions about his personal life and past relationships, including his time with Chelsy Davy and the late…
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UK house prices fall for first time in 11 years amid rising borrowing costs
UK house prices have experienced their first decline in over a decade, with increasing borrowing costs impacting potential buyers, according to mortgage lender Halifax. In May, the average property price saw a 1% drop compared to the same month in the previous year, with prices £7,500 lower than their peak in August. Halifax’s Director of Mortgages, Kim Kinnaird, highlighted that…
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China’s exports shrink, imports fall amid weak global demand
Chinese exports experienced a sharper decline than anticipated in May, while imports also fell, reflecting weak international demand and sluggish domestic consumption. In May, exports from the world’s second-largest economy dropped 7.5% year-on-year, the largest decrease since January, compared to 8.5% growth in April. Imports shrank by 4.5%, a slower rate than the 7.9% decline in the previous month. The…
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Sri Lanka dispels 5G threat to sacred tree after fake news frenzy
In Sri Lanka, the government’s concern for the country’s holiest tree, the 2,300-year-old Sri Maha Bodhi, resulted in a swift response to rumours that 5G mobile signals were causing harm. The tree, grown from a cutting of the Indian bodhi tree that sheltered Buddha when he achieved enlightenment, is a symbol of national sovereignty and an object of worship. The…
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Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at student protest demanding activist release
Sri Lankan authorities have deployed tear gas and water cannons against hundreds of students protesting in the capital, demanding the release of individuals arrested during anti-government demonstrations last year. The protesters argue that the continued imprisonment of numerous students and activists constitutes political persecution. In 2021, Sri Lanka experienced widespread, months-long protests triggered by the nation’s most severe economic crisis…
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PGA, DP World and LIV Golf merge, creating global golf entity
In a groundbreaking move, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Saudi-backed LIV Golf have announced plans to merge operations, creating a new global golf entity. This marks a pivotal moment in the sport’s history, ending two years of litigation between the parties. The US-based PGA Tour and Europe’s DP World Tour revealed their intention to form a new collectively…
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EU’s geopolitical ambition hindered by technocracy and bureaucracy
The European Union has been striving to establish itself as a “geopolitical” force since December 2019, with French President Emmanuel Macron being one of the most prominent advocates for this vision. A key aspect of this strategy is the European Political Community (EPC), which encompasses 27 EU member states and 17 neighbouring countries. However, the progress towards achieving this goal…
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Hedge fund founder Alan Howard donates £1m to Conservative Party
Hedge fund founder Alan Howard has pledged a £1 million donation to the Conservative Party, marking his largest single contribution to the party thus far. Howard, co-founder of Brevan Howard Asset Management, is one of the UK’s most successful hedge fund managers and is based in Switzerland. He ranked 100th on this year’s Sunday Times Rich List with a fortune…
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Labour MP accuses party of gaslighting over sexual misconduct claims handling
Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has accused her own party of “gaslighting” her after she criticised its handling of sexual misconduct allegations. Nichols, the MP for Warrington North, claims that Labour only took action against suspended MP Geraint Davies after details about his alleged “unacceptable behaviour” became public knowledge. Additionally, she accused her party of “choosing not to act” over a…
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Over £10k raised for family of student killed in suspected hit-and-run
Over £10,000 has been collected to support the family of Joshua Lloyd Roberts, a 19-year-old student who tragically passed away after a suspected hit-and-run incident in Caeathro, Gwynedd. Joshua, a second-year sports performance analysis student at Cardiff Metropolitan University, was found on Ffordd Waunfawr on June 2. The police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous…
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Man accused of murdering Met sergeant shot at close range, jury hears
Sergeant Matt Ratana was fatally shot in the chest at close range by Louis de Zoysa, 25 years old, at Croydon police station, according to the prosecution at Northampton Crown Court. De Zoysa had been arrested and searched on September 25, 2020, and was found in possession of cannabis and seven rounds of ammunition. However, officers failed to detect a…
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Clop ransomware group sets deadline for BA, Boots and BBC cyber attack victims
A cyber attack on companies such as British Airways and Boots has been attributed to the suspected Russian group Clop, which has issued a deadline for victims to negotiate before hacked data is published online. The attack targeted the MOVEit software, resulting in personal data of over 100,000 employees being compromised, including bank and contact details. Clop posted a notice…
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Heathrow security staff escalate strike action amid ongoing pay dispute
Heathrow Airport is bracing for a series of strikes by security staff, with walkouts scheduled nearly every weekend from mid-June until the end of August. The industrial action is a result of an ongoing pay dispute involving more than 2,000 members of the Unite union, which led to strikes last month and over the Easter period. This time, officers from…
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Teen dies after playground incident at West Lothian school
A 14-year-old student has died following an incident between two pupils at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian. Emergency services were called to the school on Tuesday afternoon, and the teenager was taken to the hospital but passed away shortly after. Detectives convened with education authorities on Wednesday morning to discuss the tragic event, while fellow students receive emotional…
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Harry alleges phone hacking in Mirror lawsuit, claims injustice if denied
In the High Court, Prince Harry has addressed questions about a prank voicemail left by his brother William, a visit to a strip club, and his break-up with Chelsy Davy, during his second day of giving evidence. He was also asked if he would be “disappointed” should the court not find in his favour and decide details about his private…
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