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U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) holds a copy of the Continuing Appropriations Extension Act as he speaks next to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) during a press conference on the third day of the partial federal government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol on October 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jonathan Ernst | ReutersThe ongoing U.S. government shutdown is on track to become the longest lapse in federal funds in the country’s history.The shutdown reached its milestone Wednesday, marking its 36th day and on track to surpass the previous record set in early 2019.The latest attempt to break…
A Romanian worker pulled from the rubble of a partially destroyed medieval tower in Italy’s capital Rome has died in hospital, officials said.Oktay Stroich remained conscious during the long rescue operation, but was taken to the Umberto I Hospital late Monday in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead several hours later.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listItalian news agency ANSA quoted the Umberto I Hospital as saying, “Resuscitation attempts were made for about an hour to save Oktay Stroich.””Nevertheless, spontaneous cardiac activity could not be restored” and he was pronounced dead at 12:20 am (23:20 GMT) on Tuesday.Italian…
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his sadness at his former club, saying Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will not be able to create miracles at Old Trafford. Amorim marked his first year at the club by leading United to three successive wins for the first time since taking over at Old Trafford before Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest. It has been a turbulent year for the Portuguese manager, as Manchester United finished 14th in the Premier League last season, their worst result, and lost in the Europa League final, ending the season without a trophy and missing out on Europe.United…
A job seeker holds a brochure at the New York State Department of Labor Job Fair held at the Downtown Central Library on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in Buffalo, New York, USA. Lauren Petracca Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAs October draws to a close and the government shutdown drags on, job opportunities have hit the lowest level in more than 4-1/2 years, according to data from job site Indeed.The company’s jobs index fell to 101.9 as of Oct. 24, the latest point for which data is available. This is the lowest level since early February 2021 for an index that uses…
starbucks announced on Monday that it will form a joint venture with Boyu Capital to operate the company’s locations in China.Under the terms of the $4 billion deal, alternative asset management firm Boyu will own up to a 60% interest in the joint venture. Starbucks will retain a 40% stake and maintain the ability to license its brand and intellectual property to the joint venture.The announcement comes after the coffee giant spent months considering options, including strategic partnerships. Starbucks values its China operations at more than $13 billion, the company said. The valuation includes the value of both the sale…
While the recent wave of white-collar layoffs may have spooked employees and job seekers, Robert Seamans, a professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, says his current MBA students aren’t worried.”I don’t really get the sense that they’re afraid of the job market or think there’s going to be dramatic change,” Seamans told a gathering of technology executives at the CNBC Technology Executive Council Summit in New York City last week. “These students are already participating in the job market before they return to school and are used to the ups and downs of being in the workforce.”Seamans…
Foreign Minister Yusuf Tugar has said Nigeria’s constitution protects against religious persecution, following claims by US President Donald Trump.Nigeria’s government has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims of persecution of Christians in the West African country, insisting religious freedom is fully protected in the country’s constitution.Responding to questions from reporters at a press conference in Berlin on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tugaa held up a document that read “Nigeria’s constitutional commitment to religious freedom and the rule of law” on the cover.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”All the answers are there. This is what will guide us,”…
Starbucks has announced it will sell a majority stake in its China operations to a Hong Kong-based private equity firm for $4 billion after years of losing market share to domestic competitors.Starbucks announced the sale on Monday, which will see Boyu Capital acquire a 60% stake in its China retail business through a joint venture.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listBoyu Capital has offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore, and co-founders include Alvin Jiang, the grandson of former Chinese president Jiang Zemin, according to Reuters.The US coffee giant will retain a 40% interest in its China operations, while retaining…
Jerusalem — Less than a week ago, Maj. Gen. Iffat Tomer-Yershalmi was the Israeli military’s top lawyer, tasked with enforcing the rule of law within the country’s armed forces. She is currently being arrested as part of a criminal investigation into a leaked video showing alleged abuse, including sexual abuse, of Palestinian detainees at a notorious Israeli military prison. The rapid fall from grace of Tomer Yerushalmi, a longtime target of the Israeli right, quickly emerged as a national scandal, overshadowed by the video at the center of the case. The incident dates back to July 2024, when Israel Defense…
Victor Gokeres is unlikely to feature again for Arsenal until after the international break, with the club hoping he can return for the north London derby alongside Gabriel Martinelli. Both players will miss Tuesday’s Champions League game against Slavia Prague and Saturday’s away game against Sunderland, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Gokeres picked up a slight muscle problem against Burnley at the weekend, while Martinelli has been sidelined since returning with a muscle problem in the 1-0 win against Crystal Palace.Arsenal hope the pair will be back in time for the game against Tottenham Hotspur at the…