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British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
British American Tobacco (BAT) is to cut nearly a fifth of its global workforce as part of a major cost-cutting drive.
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire a governor of the US central bank, in a ruling seen as affirming the Federal Reserve's independence.
West African women parliamentarians push for stronger action against gender-based violence
Women parliamentarians and gender advocates from across West Africa have been urged to support a renewed push for stronger regional action to combat violence against women and girls, with a focus on strengthening laws, improving implementation and fostering cross-border collaboration. The call was made at the West Afri...
Police formally investigate woman after Brit stabbed to death in French village
A woman has been placed under formal investigation over the death last year in France of a British-South African mother-of-four.
Iran to bury slain Supreme Leader in culmination of mass funeral
Iran buries its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday at the country's holiest shrine, with his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei still hidden from public view after being disfigured in the strike that killed his father.
California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as crews race to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County.
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
Walmart has warned that higher petrol prices are causing US consumers to cut spending elsewhere as the war with Iran continues to squeeze household budgets.
Bank boss sorry after describing workers as ‘lower value human capital’
The boss of Standard Chartered has apologised after describing employees whose jobs are vulnerable to being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) as "lower value human capital".
Man killed in shark attack off Australia’s north-east coast
A man has died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of the north-eastern Australian state of Queensland, police have confirmed.
Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund while on Cape Coast Castle tour
The Archbishop of Canterbury has renewed her commitment to a controversial £100m fund over the Church of England's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Washington hotel shooting raises questions about Trump security
"I can't imagine that there's any profession that is more dangerous," Donald Trump said of his job, just hours after he was at the centre of yet another major security incident.
ECOWAS condemns terrorist attacks in Mali, calls for regional unity
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong condemnation following the terrorist attacks that took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, across multiple localities in the Republic of Mali.