Mastercard Profit Exceeds Expectations, Company to Lay Off 4% of Global Workforce
Mastercard posted stronger than expected fourth quarter earnings as consumer spending stayed solid, especially in travel and daily essentials. Along with the upbeat results, the payments giant announced it will…
Archbishop of York Faces No Action in Priest Abuse Case
Victims of Church of England abuse have reacted with shock after it was announced that the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, will face no disciplinary action over his handling of…
US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall as Labor Market Stays Steady
US weekly jobless claims dipped last week, showing layoffs remain low and the labor market is still holding firm. However, economists say hiring remains weak, which continues to make many…
15-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Murdering 12-Year-Old Leo Ross in Birmingham
Tragic Stabbing Shocks Local Community A 15-year-old boy has admitted to killing 12-year-old Leo Ross while he walked home from school in Birmingham last year. The teenager, who cannot be…
Ministers Reject WASPI Compensation Calls, Sparking Outrage Among Affected Women
Women affected by the changes to the state pension age have reacted with anger after the government once again rejected calls for compensation. The move comes after ministers reviewed the…
China to Relax Visa Rules for British Visitors, UK Confirms
China will let British citizens travel for up to 30 days without a visa, Downing Street has announced. The news came after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met President Xi…
Great Ormond Street Surgeon Linked to Harm in Nearly 100 Children
A recent investigation at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has found that surgeon Yaser Jabbar caused harm to nearly 100 children. Jabbar, who worked at the hospital from 2017 to…
Ukraine-Russia-US Talks in Abu Dhabi: High Stakes, Low Expectations
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have met in Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. While the format of discussions has…
First Brands Founder Patrick James and Brother Face Fraud Indictment in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged First Brands Group founder Patrick James and his brother Edward James with fraud, accusing them of misleading lenders out of billions of dollars before…
Canada’s Conservative Leader Poilievre Faces Leadership Test and Public Perception Challenge
Poilievre’s Leadership on the Line Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is facing an important test this week at the party’s convention in Calgary. Delegates will vote on whether he should…
