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Women risk missing out on professional opportunities because they are less likely to go to the office than men, the boss of the world’s largest construction company has said.Speaking to BBC R4’s Today programme, Nationwide chief executive Debbie Crosbie said it was important for career progression to have a “physical presence” in the workplace.Ms Crosbie ended the organisation’s “work anywhere” policy for its 13,000 non-branch staff last December, asking most full-time workers to come in twice a week instead.She suggested that while flexible working can be helpful for those with caring responsibilities, it is important for workers to see leaders…
Massive attack on Ukraine. Explosions heard in Kyiv The Russians launched a major attack on Ukraine on Tuesday morning. Rockets and other bombs fall towards Kyiv. Explosions were heard in the capital, and fragments of the dropped missile fell on civilian buildings. Social media channels monitoring Russian attacks reported that six Russian Tu-22M3 bombers were active in the air. Enemy drones also flew over Ukraine, and ballistic missiles were fired from Russian territory. The Ukrainian Air Force also recorded a MiG-31K fighter jet capable of carrying Kinzhal missiles taking off from Shabasleika Air Base. War in Ukraine. Shell fragments fall…
A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for President Chun Seok-cheol. A search warrant was also issued for his residence. The president had previously been impeached by Congress and suspended from office. These were the result of the brief imposition of martial law by the head of state, without the consent of parliament and amid numerous protests. A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for President Chun Seok-cheol on Tuesday. The arrest warrant was requested by investigative authorities investigating the imposition of short-term martial law against Jun. The court also ordered a search of his residence. According…
A plane that crashed in South Korea after landing without landing gear hit a concrete wall. Aviation experts interviewed by the BBC commented on the location of the structure near the runway. South Korea’s Jeju Air plane crashed on Sunday while landing at Muan Airport in the south of the country. As a result of the natural disaster, 179 people died. On Monday, Reuters released footage showing the car without an extended undercarriage on the runway and then crashing into a concrete wall.READ ALSO: Landing without landing gear, impact, big explosion. Boeing crash on videoOfficials investigating the cause of the…
James Appathurai, NATO’s Under-Secretary-General for Innovation, Hybrid and Cyber Threats, warned that an unconventional attack from Russia could cause significant damage. He added that “the alliance must determine what its tolerance level is and what form of aggression Moscow should respond to.”NATO’s under-secretary for innovation, hybrid and cyber threats told Sky News that Russia’s hybrid attacks, which have increased in frequency to “totally acceptable” levels five years ago, are putting NATO in a “frog” mode.- The alliance must determine what is the limit of its tolerance and what form of Moscow’s aggression should result in its response, including the use…
Japanese toilets – equipped with music players, automatic flushes and heated seats – are clearly not afraid to make a splash with their innovative design. But these fashion-forward seats have an unlikely enemy: toilet paper.Toto, a leading Japanese toilet bowl maker, said last week that users should refrain from wiping their seats with toilet paper because it risks creating micro-scratches on the surface.The company’s advice came after a series of social media posts complaining about scratches and discoloration. A Toto representative told Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun that its bidet toilet seats are made of plastic resin due to “resistance to…
The National Electoral Commission has decided on money for law and justice. Janusz Palikot remains in custody. The prosecution appealed against the court’s decision, which changed Waldemar Bonkowski’s sentence from community service to monetary benefits. Here are five things to know on Tuesday, December 31.Today is the last, 366th day of this year. See the weather forecast for New Year’s Eve1. The National Electoral Commission decides on money for PiSThe chairman of the National Electoral Commission Sylvester Marciniak announced that “the National Electoral Commission, following the decision of the Supreme Court, accepted the financial report of the PiS committee from…
YEARSAmbani’s wedding extravaganza first grabbed global attention when pop star Rihanna made her appearance.From funny viral videos to celebrating Indian sporting glory to moments that made us shake our heads in wonder, the year 2024 had all this and more to offer on Indian social media.Here are some of the most memorable moments that we have selected for you.Ambani’s months-long marriageIndian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his family captivated the world for several months with lavish celebrations for his son Anant’s wedding.The extravaganza first gained attention in March, when some of the world’s most influential people began arriving in India to…
A fund established by the US government to help compensate victims of the late fraudster Bernard Madoff has begun making its final round of payments, according to a statement from the Department of Justice (DoJ).Payouts made by the Madoff Victim Fund (MVF) total $131.4 million (£104.6 million) and are expected to bring the total amount paid to 40,930 claimants to $4.3 billion.Madoff, a Wall Street financier disgraced after admitting to one of the biggest frauds in U.S. financial history, died in prison in 2021.He was serving a 150-year prison sentence after pleading guilty in 2009 to running a so-called Ponzi…
A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for his attempt to impose martial law on Dec. 3.The arrest warrant comes after Yoon, who is under multiple investigations for insurrection and treason, ignored three summons to appear for questioning over the past two weeks.On Sunday evening, investigators requested an arrest warrant for Yoon on charges of insurrection and abuse of power – a move his lawyer called “illegal.”South Korea has been in political crisis since the short-lived declaration of martial law, with Yoon and his successor both impeached by parliament. Yoon is…