Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war? | Conflict News

Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war? | Conflict News

Eritrea has cut diplomatic ties with neighboring Ethiopia, escalating a long-simmering conflict between the two states rooted in territorial disputes and mutual accusations of interference. The move comes as fighting breaks out in northern Ethiopia between Ethiopian federal troops and an opposition alliance that Addis Ababa accuses Eritrea of ​​supporting. But this time, the knock-on … Read more

Jobs report September 2026:

Jobs report September 2026:

The U.S. economy created far fewer jobs than expected in September, pointing to surprising weakness in the labor market and the broader economy. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 29,000 for the month, seasonally adjusted, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected job growth … Read more

New GTA 6 Age Rating Confirms Game Will Feature Sex Scenes

New GTA 6 Age Rating Confirms Game Will Feature Sex Scenes

GTA 6 will have sex scenes, according to a new list from international rating boards. In New Zealand and Australia, the GTA 6 store page on PlayStation has been updated to include the game’s official age rating. Something similar happened this morning with the UK and US versions of the game, but the New Zealand … Read more

Winners and losers from F1 practice day in Malaysia

Winners and losers from F1 practice day in Malaysia

From a seemingly disappointing debut to an in-form race winner, the first day back at Sepang produced many winners and losers. Here are our picks… Loser – Mercedes (7th and 8th) From absolutely dominating the entire weekend in Baku to being the fourth fastest team after Friday’s practice at Sepang, this looks on the surface … Read more

Violent protests in France over state of education lead to closure of nearly 400 schools

Violent protests in France over state of education lead to closure of nearly 400 schools

Listen to this articleDear 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. Some 400 schools in France are expected to remain closed on Friday after student protests over education-related grievances turned violent in some places. … Read more

Trump administration begins mailing out $500 ACA refund checks. Here’s what to know

Trump administration begins mailing out $500 ACA refund checks. Here's what to know

The Trump administration has begun sending $500 checks under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to enrollees who were allegedly overcharged for coverage. The Treasury Department is issuing checks to 950,000 Americans in 30 states because of marketplace “user fee” overcharges, according to the administration. about who is eligible, where checks are sent and when they … Read more