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French Lawmakers Demand Answers Over Tech Firm’s ICE Contract French lawmakers are demanding urgent clarification after reports revealed that a major French technology company entered into a contract connected to immigration enforcement in the United States. The agreement, reportedly signed by the firm’s American subsidiary, involves providing technical services to U.S. immigration authorities responsible for identifying and deporting undocumented migrants. The disclosure has triggered political outrage in France, where lawmakers argue that such cooperation risks clashing with the country’s long-standing commitment to human rights and ethical business practices. As public pressure mounts, the controversy is rapidly evolving into a broader…

Older Women Continue to Fade From BBC Presenting Roles An internal BBC review has highlighted a persistent imbalance in on-screen representation, revealing that older women are significantly less visible in presenting roles compared to men. While younger women frequently feature in broadcast roles, their visibility diminishes sharply as they age, exposing a long-standing inequality within one of the UK’s most prominent media organisations. The review found that among presenters under 50, women actually outnumber men, reflecting progress in younger age cohorts. However, this pattern reverses dramatically for older age groups. Men over 60 dominate presenting roles, often outnumbering women by…

Southeast Braces for Another Major Winter Storm A fresh winter storm is poised to strike the southeastern United States this weekend, threatening widespread snow, gusty winds, bitter cold, and the very real possibility of blizzard‑like conditions across parts of the region. This system follows closely on the heels of a recent, impactful bout of winter weather that left many areas struggling with icy roads, power outages, and dangerous travel just days earlier. Forecasters with national weather services are closely monitoring the storm’s development and movement, warning that a combination of frigid Arctic air and ample moisture from the Atlantic Ocean…

Gaza’s Tent Camps: Life in Limbo Despite Ceasefire Fragile Peace, Persistent Hardship Palestinians displaced in Gaza after years of conflict continue to live in crowded tent camps, struggling to envision a better future even as ceasefire efforts offer a temporary pause in fighting. The truce has reduced open hostilities, but the reality on the ground remains dire for many families. Basic needs such as shelter, food, and medical care are still in short supply, leaving residents in a state of constant uncertainty and fear. For hundreds of thousands of people, tents have become a permanent home, often pitched on rubble-strewn…

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, opting for a cautious pause rather than additional cuts. This decision comes after several reductions over the past year and reflects a careful balancing act between supporting economic growth and controlling inflation. Central bank officials emphasized that current conditions do not warrant further adjustments at this time, signaling a period of policy stability. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed that the decision was grounded purely in economic data, rather than political pressures. Despite calls from the…

Israel marked a deeply symbolic moment this week as the long-standing countdown in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square was finally stopped, ending a period of nearly 843 days of public vigilance and national unease. The digital clock, which had been ticking relentlessly since the horrific events of October 7, 2023, had stood as a stark reminder of the Israeli citizens who were abducted and held in Gaza after militants attacked communities near the border. Its final halt came after news that the remains of the last unidentified hostage held in Gaza had been returned to Israel. The ceremony to stop the…

Emma Heming Willis has opened up with rare honesty about her husband Bruce Willis’s journey with dementia, revealing that the actor does not understand that he has the condition and never fully connected his symptoms to a medical diagnosis. She explained that Bruce’s experience with the illness unfolded gradually, without a clear moment of realization. Because of how frontotemporal dementia affects self-awareness, he was never able to recognize that the changes in his speech, behavior, and cognition were signs of a neurological disorder. Emma shared that this reality has shaped how the family approaches care, communication, and daily life. Rather…

Amazon has acknowledged a fresh round of global job cuts after an internal email detailing planned layoffs was mistakenly shared with employees before an official announcement was made. The message, which circulated briefly among staff within Amazon Web Services (AWS), outlined workforce reductions that were still under internal discussion. The email was quickly withdrawn, and a related calendar invitation was canceled, but not before it caused widespread concern across teams. Although the communication was unintended, it effectively confirmed that Amazon is preparing another phase of job reductions. The company has not publicly disclosed the final scope or timing of the…

Djokovic Survives Dramatic Quarter-Final at Australian Open Novak Djokovic pulled off a dramatic escape to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open after his opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, was forced to retire due to injury. The ten-time Melbourne champion looked to be in trouble as the Italian held a strong lead, but circumstances turned the match in Djokovic’s favor. Musetti, the fifth seed, had dominated the first two sets, winning 6-4 and 6-3, and had also taken an early lead in the third at 3-1. The young Italian’s movement was visibly hampered by a problem with his upper right leg, which…

Starmer Criticizes Reform Over ‘Toxic Division’ Keir Starmer has criticized the Reform UK party for promoting what he described as a “politics of toxic division” following the announcement of Matthew Goodwin as their candidate in the Greater Manchester byelection for Gorton and Denton. The Labour leader said Goodwin’s views risked inflaming social tensions in an area already grappling with economic challenges and community integration. Starmer singled out Goodwin’s controversial remarks about minority ethnic communities, which suggested that people born in the UK from non-white backgrounds may not truly be British. The Labour leader argued that such statements are damaging and…