FBI Director Kash Patel decided to fire a trainee after the agent displayed a gay Pride flag on his desk. His decision followed a series of high-profile terminations in September.

Elon Musk's call to cancel Netflix sparks a wave of boycotts as users protest 'woke' content. Here's why many are unsubscribing and what's driving the backlash.

US national parks remain 'mostly open' with reduced services during the government shutdown, but skeleton staffing has raised safety and environmental concerns while threatening local economies reliant on tourism.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered combat roles to adopt the 'highest male standard' for physical fitness, a move critics warn could sideline women and dismantle decades of progress on military integration.

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Pete Hegseth slams 'fat generals' in fiery speech, ordering daily PT, stricter standards and biannual tests to restore combat readiness in the US military.

NHS England quietly removed controversial first cousin marriage guidance after political backlash, despite knowing about doubled birth defect risks from major Bradford study.

The Simpsons Movie sequel is officially coming to cinemas on 23 July 2027, ending a 20-year wait and reigniting fan excitement for Homer and Springfield.

The UK faces growing calls to ban first-cousin marriages as health risks mount, while countries like Norway and China have already outlawed the practice.

The Natural History Museum's limited-edition Pokémon pop-up shop launches in London on 26 January 2026, with free tickets from 1 October sparking fears of scalpers after past Van Gogh chaos.

TikTok's US sale finalised on 26 Sep 2025: Oracle, Murdochs join new ownership. Algorithm retrained on US data—could it curb influencer reach?

Donald Trump called Sadiq Khan a 'terrible mayor' and claimed London faced Sharia law. Khan hit back with humour, defiance and accusations of Islamophobia.

London Fashion Week SS26 highlights emerging designers and heritage brands, while ongoing challenges around inclusivity remain in focus.

Trey Reed, 21, was found hanging at Delta State University. Police suspect no foul play, but public backlash continues growing.

Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah says she was fired over social media posts about Charlie Kirk, igniting debate about free speech, newsroom standards, and diversity in journalism.

Keith Rabois, Opendoor's chairman, declared war on remote work and DEI, vowing to cut up to 85% of the staff. His return, alongside new CEO Kaz Nejatian, followed a campaign to oust the former chief executive.

Dozens of US workers have lost jobs over Charlie Kirk posts. The fallout highlights the clash between free speech rights and employer reputation.

An NBC News–SurveyMonkey poll reveals a significant gender gap in Gen Z crypto ownership in the US, with young men being far more likely than women to hold digital assets. Context from Pew, the Fed, and BCG highlights why this divide persists.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches Labour deputy bid. Discover her age, education and key facts shaping her leadership campaign.

FP Markets celebrates 20 years as a leading global forex and CFD broker, offering 10,000+ instruments, multiple platforms, and top-tier regulation.

Major tech and finance firms—from Microsoft to JPMorgan—are rolling back internal activism, citing operational risks as employees pushing for social and political change face increasing pushback.

IMPACT-se's latest report reveals how Pakistan's school curricula shape attitudes on tolerance, minorities, and geopolitics, highlighting deviations from UNESCO standards and the lasting societal impact of education.

The UK gambling industry in 2025 is transforming, with casino resorts evolving into leisure destinations, online betting booming, and stricter regulations reshaping the digital gambling market.

Druski's viral "whiteface" NASCAR skit has sparked a debate. Is it comedy or did he cross the line? Get the full story on the controversy.

After nearly four decades at the company, Freixe's exit was triggered by an internal investigation into a relationship with a subordinate, which was a breach of corporate conduct that ended his brief tenure as CEO.

Aldi lifts minimum pay to £13.95 an hour for 28,000 UK store assistants from 1 September 2025, outpacing Lidl's rise and sitting above both the National Living Wage and the real Living Wage.

The global gaming industry is thriving, breaking barriers through cloud technology, mobile access, and cross-platform innovation to unite players worldwide.

The Gates Foundation is ending its $450 million partnership with Arabella Advisors, a powerful for-profit consultancy.

The US has warned California, Washington and New Mexico they could lose federal funding within 30 days for failing to enforce English language rules for truck drivers, after a federal review found widespread safety violations.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just got engaged. Now, fans — as well as haters — are asking if Tay will still write breakup songs.