The UK government will ban employers from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination. This amendment to the Employment Rights Bill, expected to become law this year, voids confidentiality agreements preventing workers from reporting harassment or discrimination. The move follows campaigns by...
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a state visit to the UK on Tuesday, receiving a lavish royal welcome from King Charles III. The visit aims to publicly showcase the renewed strength of UK-French relations following years of strained ties due to Brexit. Macron will be treated to a...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faced a motion of censure in the European Parliament, spearheaded by the far-right, accusing her of opacity and misuse of power. Von der Leyen vehemently defended her actions, citing attacks from extremist parties and Russian influence. The motion, based on allegations...
King Charles is hosting French President Macron for a state visit, aiming to strengthen UK-France relations strained by Brexit. The three-day visit includes a state banquet, meetings with UK Prime Minister Starmer, and a summit focusing on migrant returns and supporting Ukraine. While past tensions linger, both countries...
Texas Senator Ted Cruz faced criticism for vacationing in Greece while his state suffered deadly floods worsened by cuts to weather forecasting. Cruz, who previously inserted language into a spending bill slashing NOAA funding for weather forecasting improvements, later visited the flood site. The National Weather Service faced...
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump-era law that would defund Planned Parenthood, halting the provision for 14 days. The law, which prohibits federal funding for providers offering abortion services, even if they also offer other healthcare, threatened the closure of nearly 200 Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide. Planned...
Jim Cramer downplayed President Trump's newly announced tariffs, suggesting they are a negotiating tactic rather than a permanent policy. While the stock market initially reacted negatively, Cramer advised against major selling, noting the tariffs' potential for negotiation and minimal impact on inflation or interest rates. He highlighted the...
President Trump issued an executive order ending subsidies for unreliable, foreign-controlled energy sources like wind and solar. The order aims to eliminate market distortions caused by these subsidies, strengthen the repeal of related tax credits from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," and reduce US dependence on foreign adversaries....
Donald Trump, frustrated with the Federal Reserve's interest rates, has pressured Chair Jerome Powell through social media and a handwritten note demanding rate cuts. While Trump's actions represent a break from tradition, economists argue the Fed's independent structure limits his influence. Though Trump seeks a replacement for Powell,...
The UN Human Rights Council voted to renew the mandate of LGBTQ rights expert Graeme Reid for three years. The vote passed 29-15-3, with support from Western nations and opposition from several African countries and Qatar. The US, a former supporter, was absent. Advocates celebrated the renewal...
