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Both the number of workers participating in union elections and the success of elections dropped offThe number of union elections overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) dropped 30% in 2025 after the Trump administration left the federal labor watchdog powerless, according to an analysis released on Wednesday.The number of workers participating in union elections dropped by 59,000, a 42% decline compared with the year prior, according to the […]

Keir Starmer defends his actions as Kemi Badenoch asks why Matthew Doyle was given ‘a job for life’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s former communications chief Matthew Doyle “did not give a full account of his actions” before being nominated for a peerage, the prime minister has told the Commons after it emerged Doyle had campaigned for a friend charged with possessing indecent images of children.Doyle, a longstanding Starmer […]

Dutch brewer lowers forecasts for 2026 profit growth as cost of living and consumer health concerns reduce salesBusiness live – latest updatesHeineken is to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years – close to 7% of its workforce – as the Dutch brewer struggles with falling demand for beer.The company, which makes Heineken, Amstel and Tiger, said the cuts would come from brewing and white-collar roles […]

Russian attacks show no sign of slowing as fourth anniversary of full-scale invasion approachesAs part of the increased focus on Arctic and High North, UK defence secretary John Healey is expected to confirm today that the number of British troops deployed to Norway will double over three years from 1,000 to 2,000 personnel.“Demands on defence are rising, and Russia poses the greatest threat to Arctic and High North security that […]

A significant part of Iranian society is infuriated and grieving the killings of thousands during recent protests. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article