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Anna MalnuttAnna Malnutt says paid bereavement leave would have made a huge difference to herParents who suffer a miscarriage – that is, the loss of a pregnancy within the first 23 weeks – should be legally entitled to paid bereavement leave, according to a report by MPs.Currently, only those who lose a child or baby after 24 weeks are entitled to two weeks of paid leave. But a group of MPs are calling for the next employment rights bill to extend the measure to all miscarriages.A Department of Corporate Affairs spokesperson said losing a baby was “incredibly difficult and we…
My IndiaIndian Foreign Minister Vikram Misri meets Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in DubaiIndia’s latest diplomatic overtures to Afghanistan’s Taliban government signal a marked shift in how it views the geopolitical reality in the region.This comes more than three years after India suffered a major strategic and diplomatic blow when Kabul fell to the Taliban.Two decades of investment in Afghan democracy – through military training, scholarships and flagship projects like the construction of its new parliament – were quickly undone. The collapse also paved the way for greater influence from regional rivals, particularly Pakistan and China, eroding India’s…
Kiev’s General Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday that smuggling of valuables was intercepted on a regular Warsaw-Kyiv bus in Ustylu, on the Ukrainian side of the border with Poland.They were from Poland. Valuables including diamonds were found in Ukrainian luggageAs the Ukrainian service said in a statement: “Hidden watches, pendants, bracelets and watch parts of various famous brands worth more than 10 million hrivres (approximately 980,000 zlotys) were discovered among the driver’s personal belongings. and confiscated.”“During further search operations at the residence and shops of the suspects, law enforcement authorities also seized 46 Swiss watches of various brands with an…
Getty ImagesMeta, owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is preparing to cut around 5% of its global workforce, as the company seeks to weed out “low-performing employees” more quickly.In a memo to staff, boss Mark Zuckerberg said he had made the decision to accelerate regular cuts based on the company’s performance in anticipation of an “intense year”.He said the company would “fill” the positions later in 2025.The company, which employs about 72,000 people worldwide, did not specify how the reductions would be distributed around the world.In the United States, affected workers will know by February 10, according to Mr. Zuckerberg’s…
In a conversation with journalists, Kaža Karas, who attended the celebrations of the Polish presidential inauguration in Brussels on Tuesday, said that the Polish presidency is of great importance, especially in these “difficult times”. said.Poland becomes president. Kaja Callas talks about “difficult times”The EU foreign affairs chief stressed that there is still war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East is uncertain, with wars continuing in many Member States, including: Elections are approaching in Germany. Kalas said that the Polish presidency faces many challenges, but he is confident that they will be able to meet them, adding that…
South Korean authorities have attempted to arrest suspended President Chun Seok-cheol for the second time. Crowds of protesters and supporters filled the streets around Jun’s official residence in Seoul for several hours, waiting for developments.Investigators who arrived at the former president’s official residence presented a court arrest warrant issued on January 7th. Jun’s lawyer held lengthy discussions with police. Afterwards, officials from the Office for Combating Corruption (CIO) tried to force their way onto the premises, leading to a scuffle. Emergency services reported at least one person had minor injuries.Seoul, South Korea. Clashes between Jun’s supporters and opponentsAfter several hours…
The last few days in California is not only about the fight against fire, but also about the political fight. The American right, including Donald Trump and his supporters, are lashing out at state officials and the city of Los Angeles, claiming that the magnitude of the disaster is also the result of their incompetence and dire priorities.On January 7th, Cheryl Koo was returning home in Altadena, California when she noticed a fire near a transmission tower in Eaton Canyon. After 34 minutes, the fire engulfed most of the area. Cheryl and Jeffrey Koo aren’t the only witnesses to what…
Difficult weather conditions caused the delay of dozens of trains in Poland. Passengers affected by the disruption reported on Kontakt24. We have contacted the intercity spokesperson of PKB about this.Ms. Alexandra called Kontakt24 and reported about the canceled Polregio train on the route Złotnik Kujawskie – Mogilno. – We left Bydgosh at 18.12, and at the moment the board shows that the delay is 162 minutes. It is cold in the train, no one informs us about anything, said the passenger. – We are always standing, the weather is cold. We also heard about the ice, he added.Regarding the difficulties…
“Polityka” 2024 passports were distributed. The 32nd edition of the Politika weekly cultural awards honored: Kamila Tarabura, Wojciech Grudzinski, Yul Liskawa, Monika Drozinska, social movement NAFO (North Atlantic Fella Organization), Gabriela Legun and Kuba Wiecek. The winner of the special award “Creator of Culture” was the outstanding director Marek Koterski. “Politika” passports 2024 are behind us. TVN24 reporter Marta Kuligovska and deputy editor-in-chief of “Polityka” Bartek Chaczynski were the presenters of the 32nd “Polityka” passport awarding ceremony. The awards were established by the late head of the Department of Culture, Zdzislaw Pietrasik. For 32 years, it has been awarded annually…
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, between Monday and Tuesday the Ukrainian military carried out the “largest attack” on Russian military facilities. Targets are located 200 to 1,100 kilometers from the front.Russia: Massive attacks by Ukraine in several regions. strategic goalsUkrainian drones once again attacked the famous base in Engels, Saratov region, where petroleum products are stored. Earlier, a five-day fire that broke out after the previous attack was extinguished there. Ukrainian drones also targeted a chemical factory in the town of Seltso, near Bryansk. It is a strategic military industrial facility of Russia. It…