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"DOGE Screwed Lots Of Stuff Up": US Official On USAID Firing Notices

Termination notices sent by billionaire Elon Musk's cost-cutting team to US Agency for International Development staff were so rife with errors that corrected versions are being issued to avoid affecting pensions and pay.

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Prince Harry Welcomes Probe Into "Bullying" At Charity He Founded

Prince Harry said on Thursday he hoped Britain's charity regulator would "unveil the truth" after it opened a compliance case into his charity Sentebale following accusations from its chair that he was guilty of "bullying at scale".

Fitch Downgrades China's Rating To 'A', Outlook Stable

Global ratings agency Fitch downgraded China's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating from 'A+' to 'A' on Thursday, noting weakening finances and debt concerns.

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Russia Bans Elton John's Foundation To Defend 'Spiritual, Moral Values'

Russia's General Prosecutor on Thursday banned the activities of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, accusing it of taking a negative stance towards countries like Russia that protect "traditional spiritual and moral values".

Two charged for allegedly bringing loaded guns into MCG during football match

Men arrested at Melbourne sporting venue allegedly carrying loaded firearms after passing through upgraded securityGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been charged after they were allegedly caught with loaded guns inside the MCG during a blockbuster AFL game between Collingwood and Carlton.Police alleged the weapons were found after a search by officers at the ground, as a crowd of 82,058 fans watched the Magpies defeat their arch-rivals on Thursday night.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...