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The Guardian

Pentagon lays off 5,400 civilian workers, with tens of thousands more firings due

Pete Hegseth supports cuts of up to 8% of civilian workforce as Trump bids to institute massive government cutsThe Pentagon announced plans Friday to fire 5-8% of its civilian workforce, staring next week with layoffs of 5,400 probationary workers, a Department of Defense official said in a statement.The initial civilian layoffs will be followed by a Department of Defense hiring freeze to analyze the military’s personnel needs in compliance with Donald Trump’s political goals, Darin Selnick, the acting under-secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, said in the statement. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/21/pentagon-layoffs-civilian-workers Author : Lois Beckett and
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The Independent

The Apprentice director Ali Abbasi dropped by management after allegedly groping A-list star

The Apprentice director Ali Abbasi dropped by management after allegedly groping A-list star
Ali Abbasi has parted ways with CAA and Entertainment360 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/ali-abbasi-the-apprentice-groping-caa-entertainment360-b2702647.html Author : Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2025-02-21 23:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Sky News

Low-paid jobs at risk from Labour’s tax increases on businesses

Low-paid jobs at risk from Labour’s tax increases on businesses
Cliff Nicholls runs two trampoline parks and indoor play centres: one in Tamworth in the West Midlands, the other in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He's already feeling the pressure from the government's latest budget measures and has been forced to abandon further investment plans. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/low-paid-jobs-at-risk-from-labours-tax-increases-on-businesses-13304558 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-22 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Star

Donald Trump slammed by BBC star as dogs make ‘better decisions’ than ‘Putin’s Poodle’

Chris Peckham has said that his poodles would "have both Trump and Putin for breakfast" as the question arises of who is more intelligent — Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump or a dog Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/donald-trump-slammed-bbc-star-34727851 Author : [email protected] (James Caven) Publish date : 2025-02-21 22:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Mail

US is making same terrifying mistake that’s destroyed every previous advanced civilization, historian warns

US is making same terrifying mistake that’s destroyed every previous advanced civilization, historian warns
Historian Niall Ferguson claims that the United States could be headed to the same ruin of every previous advanced civilization if it doesn't fix one of its biggest problems. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14423055/us-mistake-destroyed-advanced-civilizations-warning.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-22 02:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Guardian

Extreme fire danger across most of South Australia and Victoria as cyclones threaten to form near Queensland and WA

Weather bureau forecasts temperatures as high as 39C in Adelaide, 36C in Melbourne, 30C in Canberra and 29C in HobartGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExtreme fire danger and total fire bans have been declared for much of South Australia and Victoria, including Melbourne, as hot and dry winds bring sweltering temperatures to the region on Saturday, and cyclones threaten to form off the Queensland and Western Australian coasts.Forecast temperatures were between six and 12C above average in many places for Saturday, with expected maximums of 39C in Adelaide, 36C in Melbourne, 30C in Canberra and
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The Independent

Israel vows Hamas will ‘pay the price’ after 24 hours of chaos rocks fragile ceasefire deal

Israel vows Hamas will ‘pay the price’ after 24 hours of chaos rocks fragile ceasefire deal
Hamas denies deliberately handing over wrong body and blames Israeli bombings for deaths of hostages Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/hamas-israel-ceasefire-bibas-hostage-release-b2702503.html Author : Bel Trew Publish date : 2025-02-22 01:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Mirror

Yvette Cooper anounces tough new child exploitation and cuckooing laws TODAY

Yvette Cooper anounces tough new child exploitation and cuckooing laws TODAY
The Government has announced two new criminal offences, with 10 year sentences for those who exploit children to commit crimes and up to five years for taking over someone's home Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/yvette-cooper-anounces-tough-new-34725806 Author : [email protected] (Dave Burke) Publish date : 2025-02-22 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Sky News

New Menendez trial rejected – but resentencing bid could see brothers walk free

New Menendez trial rejected – but resentencing bid could see brothers walk free
A new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez, after 35 years in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents, has been turned down by the Los Angeles County District Attorney. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/new-menendez-trial-rejected-but-resentencing-bid-could-see-brothers-walk-free-13314390 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-22 00:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Star

Brits braced for freezing temperatures as ’10cm-per-hour blizzard’ approaches UK

Weather modelling maps revealed by Exacta have shown heavy snow could be returning across Britain in just over a week’s time, with spring tantalisingly within reach Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/brits-braced-freezing-temperatures-10cm-34728531 Author : [email protected] (Rebecca Whalley) Publish date : 2025-02-21 22:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Mail

Erling Haaland splashes out on £350k F1 safety car – as Man City star is spotted in his second new set of wheels just days after signing new deal worth nearly £1M per week

Erling Haaland splashes out on £350k F1 safety car – as Man City star is spotted in his second new set of wheels just days after signing new deal worth nearly £1M per week
Erling Haaland was spotted in a lime green special edition F1 safety car on his way home from Manchester Airport, following Man City's 3-1 defeat by Real Madrid earlier this week. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14420759/Erling-Haaland-F1-safety-car-Man-City-1m-week.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-22 00:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Guardian

Stormzy denies he ‘compromised beliefs’ with McDonald’s partnership

Rapper is a vocal supporter of Palestine but has received criticism over restaurant’s links to Israeli militaryStormzy has denied that he “compromised beliefs for commercial gain”, after his advertising partnership with McDonald’s was criticised over the company’s ties to Israel.In a new campaign, the rapper appears in filmed adverts and on billboards promoting the “Stormzy meal” featuring a selection of his favourite menu items. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/feb/21/stormzy-denies-he-compromised-beliefs-with-mcdonalds-partnership Author : Ben Beaumont-Thomas Publish date : 2025-02-21 23:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Independent

Richard Quinn creates a winter wonderland at London Fashion Week

Richard Quinn creates a winter wonderland at London Fashion Week
Keely Hodgkinson, Anais Gallagher and Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer were among the A-listers sitting front row Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/richard-quinn-keely-hodgkinson-london-british-hollywood-b2702633.html Author : Lara Owen Publish date : 2025-02-21 22:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Sky News

Dozens turn out in support of Luigi Mangione over killing of healthcare boss

Dozens turn out in support of Luigi Mangione over killing of healthcare boss
Dozens of supporters were outside court as the man accused of fatally shooting the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare made his first appearance. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/dozens-turn-out-in-support-of-luigi-mangione-over-killing-of-us-healthcare-boss-brian-thompson-13314379 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-21 23:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Star

New bats’ coronavirus found in China uses the same human receptor as Covid-19

Chinese team has found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission a month after the UK revealed it is set to launch a national pandemic “wargames" in a bid to prepare for any future end-of-the-world virus Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/new-bats-coronavirus-found-china-34728359 Author : [email protected] (Rebecca Whalley) Publish date : 2025-02-21 22:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Daily Mail

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs makes ‘terrible confession’ about making the film series and reveals why it ‘wasn’t fun’ on set

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs makes ‘terrible confession’ about making the film series and reveals why it ‘wasn’t fun’ on set
The actor, 61, starred as Lucius Malfoy in the blockbuster adaptations of J.K. Rowling's magical book series and still gets emotional about the franchise now. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14422591/Harry-Potter-star-Jason-Isaacs-makes-terrible-confession-making-film-series-reveals-wasnt-fun-set.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-21 23:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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BBC News

‘England to monster Scotland? Where’s the evidence?’

All the Calcutta Cup talk is of England ending Scotland's dominance, but it would be foolish to write off the visitors, writes Tom English. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cr725g19d03o Author : Publish date : 2025-02-21 22:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Guardian

US envoy to Ukraine hails Zelenskyy as ‘embattled and courageous leader’

Keith Kellogg takes different tone from Trump, who contrasted ‘very good talks’ with Putin with cooler relationship with Ukraine’s leaderThe US envoy to Ukraine, Gen Keith Kellogg, has praised Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “the embattled and courageous leader of a nation at war”, striking a dramatically different tone from Donald Trump, who has called Ukraine’s president a “dictator”.Kellogg left Kyiv on Friday after a three-day visit. Posting on social media, he said he had engaged in “extensive and positive discussions” with Zelenskyy and his “talented national security team”. “A long and intense day with the senior leadership of Ukraine,” he said.
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The Independent

Leicester fans chant ‘we are doing down’ as Brentford add to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s misery

Leicester fans chant ‘we are doing down’ as Brentford add to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s misery
Leicester 0-4 Brentford: It meant a 10th Premier League defeat for Van Nistelrooy in his short spell in charge Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/leicester-ruud-van-nistelrooy-fabio-carvalho-brentford-king-power-stadium-b2702634.html Author : Sunny Badwal Publish date : 2025-02-21 23:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Mirror

Undercover at UK’s crazy Turkey surgery expo – from butt lifts to genital aesthetics

Undercover at UK’s crazy Turkey surgery expo – from butt lifts to genital aesthetics
The Mirror went undercover at London's International Health Tourism Expo - one reporter was offered new teeth after a two-second consultation, and a hospital rep claimed a three-year-old with autism could benefit from controversial treatments Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/undercover-uks-crazy-turkey-surgery-34728585 Author : [email protected] (Amy Sharpe, Matthew Young) Publish date : 2025-02-21 23:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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