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A US federal agency for protecting workers’ civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disclosed the investigation in a motion filed in a Missouri federal court demanding that Nike fully comply — effectively compelling them to cooperate — with a subpoena for information. Trump’s war on DEI The EEOC’s allegations are the latest example of the White House’s using the civil rights agency to target corporate diversity initiatives, as the Trump administration and Lucas have made scrutiny of DEI-related discrimination a…
“I am sorry,” Starmer said. “Sorry for what was done to you, sorry that so many people with power failed you, sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him and sorry that even now you’re forced to watch this story unfold in public once again.” The PM said his government will “not allow the powerful to treat justice as optional,” and will do everything in its power to “ensure accountability is delivered.” He spoke against a backdrop of anger from some Labour MPs who are infuriated the PM appointed Mandelson and want Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, who…
Published on 05/02/2026 – 14:43 GMT+1•Updated 14:58 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said fears of a wider regional escalation linked to Iran have shaped his talks during a Gulf tour, as he visited Qatar on Thursday. Speaking in Doha, Merz said concerns over Iran had featured prominently in discussions with Gulf leaders. He called on Tehran to halt what he described as aggressive behaviour and to enter talks aimed at easing tensions. The German leader is touring Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates as Berlin looks to strengthen cooperation in energy, defence and trade, while also addressing regional security…
For many, winter sports are great fun — but they’re also a luxury. Not just for amateurs, but sometimes for elite athletes too. At least 19 of them have had to turn to crowdfunding just to get to the starting line of the event kicking off this week in Italy. They need help with basics like equipment, travel and even tickets to the competitions themselves. Cormac Comerford, the first Irish male athlete to compete in all four Alpine disciplines, has raised more than €3,000 on GoFundMe for mandatory safety gear after the introduction of stricter safety rules. The equipment, among…
Updated: 05/02/2026 – 13:55 GMT+1 The restored face of an angel on a Roman church fresco with a resemblance to Italian Premier Meloni has been erased after its renovation blew up in local media. The face has been replaced by a rough patch of paint — after church authorities reportedly asked restorer Bruno Valentinet to cover it up. … More
Published on 05/02/2026 – 13:01 GMT+1 “Humanoid robots designed for different tasks can now share a single artificial intelligence ‘brain’ that coordinates their actions across multiple locations simultaneously.” A UK-based company has unveiled an AI system that can virtually work as a “shared brain” for fleets of robots built for different purposes across factories, services, and homes simultaneously. Companies like Tesla, Boston Dynamics and XPeng have showcased humanoid robot prototypes in recent years, but these demonstrations typically feature robots operating on their own. The UK firm’s approach is designed to manage multiple humanoid robots together under a single AI. Shared…
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By Chiara Zampiva & Euronews Published on 05/02/2026 – 12:40 GMT+1•Updated 12:41 The ongoing dispute between social services and an Anglo-Australian family living in rural Italy, which has drawn international attention, had a fresh turn after health experts recommended returning three children to their parents. A report by psychiatrists from the Lanciano-Vasto-Chieti Local Health Authority said it is essential to restore stable family ties for the children, who were removed from their parents in November. The seven-page document said returning the children to their family is urgent while acknowledging the need to monitor the parents on educational objectives and social integration. Catherine Birmingham,…
By Euronews with AP Published on 05/02/2026 – 13:01 GMT+1 The Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday as inflation remains above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up. The central bank, which sets interest rates for the whole of the UK, has been steadily reducing interest rates over the past 18 months, more often than not every three months. It last cut its key rate in December by a quarter of a percentage point and indicated that further reductions are likely this year. Since then a series of economic indicators have shown the…
By Euronews Published on 05/02/2026 – 10:30 GMT+1 Bill Gates said he regrets “every minute” he spent with late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, denying allegations contained in draft emails released by US authorities last week. “Every minute I spent with him, I regret, and I apologise,” Gates told 9News Australia in an interview broadcast Wednesday. After the US Justice Department released nearly 3 million new pages of Epstein-related documents last week, unsent draft emails surfaced making claims about Gates. “Apparently, Jeffrey wrote an email to himself. That email was never sent. The email is false,” Gates said. “I…