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Merch sellers cash in on Kirk’s killing with flood of social media ads | Charlie Kirk shooting
Just hours after Charlie Kirk’s death was confirmed, hundreds of advertisements for memorial merchandise appeared on Facebook and Instagram. In a viral post with more than 8,000 shares and hundreds of thousands of likes, the brand See Jesus In You promoted an “Echo of Freedom” shirt with an American flag and Kirk’s signature, calling him […]
Starbucks to cut 900 jobs and close dozens of North American stores as sales struggle | Starbucks
Starbucks will lay off around 900 staff and pull down the shutters on some 100 cafes across North America as part of a $1bn restructuring plan to revive the world’s largest coffee chain. The business, which eliminated 1,100 corporate positions earlier this year, will also close “many” open or vacant positions as it notifies affected […]
‘Professional actor’ behind attacks that closed Danish airports, defence minister says | Denmark
Denmark’s defence minister says the country has been the victim of a professional hybrid attack after drones flew over four airports overnight in the second such incursion in a matter of days. The drone sightings began shortly before 10pm on Wednesday and ended just before 1am on Thursday. Flights were halted for several hours at […]
BP predicts higher oil and gas demand, suggesting world will not hit 2050 net zero target | BP
BP has raised its forecasts for oil and gas demand, suggesting global net zero target for 2050 will not be met, in the latest sign the transition to clean energy is decelerating. The energy company’s closely watched outlook report has estimated that oil use is on track to hit 83m barrels a day in 2050, […]
Former FBI director James Comey expected to be indicted on criminal charges, reports say – US politics live | US news
Former FBI director James Comey expected to be indicted on criminal charges, reports say Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. My name is Tom Ambrose and I will be bringing you all the latest news lines over the next few hours. James Comey, the former director of the FBI, is reportedly facing […]
Burnham claims he is ‘completely committed’ to his Greater Manchester mayoral job – UK politics live | Politics
Burnham claims he is ‘completely committed’ to his Greater Manchester mayoral job Q: What would you do if an MP offered to make a parliamentary seat available to you? Burnham said he would not answer a hypothetical question. He went back to his point about wanting to see a plan for the government, and about […]
Co-op says ‘malicious’ cyber-attack has hit profits by £80m | Co-operative Group
The Co-op has fallen into the red after it suffered an £80m hit to profits as a result of a “malicious” cyber-attack this year. The group, which owns more than 2,000 grocery stores and more than 800 funeral parlours, was forced to shut down parts of its IT systems in April after it discovered an […]
Danish authorities say ‘professional actor’ responsible for airport drone attacks – Europe live | Denmark
What we know so far about drones in Denmark? – summary Denmark faces “systemic” drone incidents brought by a “professional” actor seeking to disrupt airports and military installations, defence minister Troels Lund Poulsen said. Authorities have no evidence to confirm who is behind the incidents as they continue investigating the drone sightings. But Poulsen noted […]
New NDIS needs assessments will use technology to simplify process but advocacy groups hesitant about change | National disability insurance scheme
A new method to assess the needs of NDIS participants will be introduced mid-2026 in a federal government bid to simplify the lengthy and often expensive process. The new assessment model will mean participants have a structured interview with an in-house assessor from the National Disability Insurance Agency to determine their supports and budgeted plans. […]
Guitar ‘smashed up’ by Liam Gallagher on night Oasis split up goes to auction | Oasis
The Gallagher brothers might have reconciled to embark on a record-breaking world tour, but one artefact that recalls the more fractious times in their relationship is about to come back into the public eye. A guitar that Noel says was “smashed up” by Liam on the night Oasis broke up after a backstage brawl at […]