Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi', 'tradwife' and 'delulu' to latest update
Cambridge Dictionary adds new words including 'skibidi', 'tradwife' and 'delulu', reflecting TikTok's influence on English.
Category : Politics
StanChart chief apologises for 'lower-value human capital' remarks amid AI-driven job cuts
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologises for calling some staff 'lower-value human capital' as bank cuts 7,800 roles due to AI.
Crackdown Urged on Blue Badge Misuse as One in 15 Adults Hold Permits
Councils urged to tackle blue badge fraud as one in 15 adults in England now hold permits, with misuse including use after death and counterfeits.
Mandelson resignation reignites row over House of Lords conduct
Peter Mandelson's resignation from the House of Lords sparks criticism from a fellow peer over conduct, patronage, and the need for reform.
Brianna Ghey’s mother urges MPs to back immediate ban on social media for under-16s
Esther Ghey calls on MPs to vote for an age restriction on social media, warning that delay will harm children. She cites 500 daily mental health referrals in England.
El Mencho killed: Mexican troops tracked cartel leader via romantic partner
El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed after being tracked via a romantic partner. Retaliatory violence swept western Mexico.
Disney settles with Gina Carano in Mandalorian dismissal case
Disney has settled a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by actress Gina Carano over her 2021 firing from The Mandalorian, with backing from Elon Musk.
New York mayor condemned for suggesting migrants should lose shelter rights amid flooding
Eric Adams faces outcry after saying right-to-shelter should not apply to migrants as severe flooding hits New York City.
Private investigator in Prince Harry case denies witness statement, claims signature is forgery
Gavin Burrows says his signature on a witness statement against the Daily Mail publisher is a forgery, denying any illegal activity for ANL.
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews declared missing person in Dubai
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews has been declared a missing person in Dubai after she last heard from him five days ago amid kidnapping fears.
Northern Ireland's Stormont: A Draft Deal to Revive Power-Sharing
Stormont power-sharing could be restored after DUP and Sinn Féin back a draft deal ending a three-year deadlock in Northern Ireland.
Frank Cottrell-Boyce: Children's reading is a 'right', not a duty
Outgoing children's laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce urges treating children's reading as a right, citing poverty and social media as barriers.
Two British tourists arrested over staged Benidorm kidnapping
British tourists arrested in Benidorm for staging fake kidnapping to extort £725 holiday cash, sparking major police operation.
Iran seeks Taliban list naming British spies and Afghan asylum seekers
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have asked the Taliban for a leaked list naming British spies and Afghan asylum applicants, according to reports.
Man convicted of running secret Chinese police outpost in New York
Jury convicts Lu Jianwang of acting as illegal foreign agent over Chinatown outpost; acquits on conspiracy charge.
E-bike killer who left gran to die asked for holiday
Family of Gloria Stephenson, 86, condemn e-bike killer Billy Stokoe for bail requests for holiday and football match as he is jailed.
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy's pay rises to £10.8m as market share surges
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy's pay rose to £10.8m, with food waste target removed from bonus scheme as market share surges.
Heswall gate row locked barrier angers boat restorers
The locked gate on Banks Road, Heswall, part of a £200,000 boat clearance project, is blocking restorers and the boat yard, sparking complaints.
Trump Jr suggests US may withdraw support for Ukraine war effort
Donald Trump Jr hints the US may end support for Ukraine, criticises Zelenskyy and EU sanctions, and questions the war's priority.
Ceuta: 67 dead as 50,000 migrants cross into Spanish enclave
At least 67 people are dead after 50,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta this week, with officials calling the situation 'absolutely unsustainable'.
Kars4Kids charity ad banned in California over misleading claims
California judge bans Kars4Kids ads after ruling that charity's jingle misled donors about use of funds, which went to Jewish youth programmes in Israel.
Thai election: young progressive leads polls as voters head to ballot
Thailand votes in a historic election with young progressive Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut leading polls, alongside a referendum on a new constitution.
Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show Draws Political Fire
Bad Bunny's all-Spanish Super Bowl halftime show sparks political controversy amid US immigration crackdown.
UK helped US seize sanctioned oil tanker, defence ministry confirms
Britain provided military support to US forces who seized a Russian-flagged tanker over Iran sanctions, saying the vessel was stateless.
No Agreement on Key Issues in Geneva Peace Talks, Zelenskyy Says
Zelenskyy says no agreement on key issues in Geneva peace talks, accusing Russia of dragging out negotiations as war enters fifth year.
Former NSW MP accused of sexually abusing teen, court hears victim's distress
A NSW jury hears emotional testimony from a man alleging he was sexually abused as a 13-year-old by former MP Rory Amon, who denies all charges.
Nova Scotia woods ban ruled unconstitutional in wildfire challenge
Canadian court rules Nova Scotia's wildfire woods ban unconstitutional, violating mobility rights and being too vague to interpret.
Commons Speaker rebukes Government over pre-Budget briefings
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle condemns Treasury pre-Budget briefings, citing past resignations and accusing ministers of riding roughshod over MPs.
Venezuela rejects Trump's '51st state' remarks
Delcy Rodríguez dismisses Donald Trump's suggestion that Venezuela could become the 51st US state, while defending her country's claim to Essequibo at the ICJ.
Justin Timberlake arrest footage released after privacy challenge fails
Video of Justin Timberlake's 2024 DWI arrest in the Hamptons has been released, showing him struggling with sobriety tests. He later pleaded guilty to impaired driving.
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