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Post Office boss Read ‘stepping back’ before Horizon inquiry testimony
Nick Read told staff that he plans to devote his "entire attention" to hearings in September that will look into existing Post Office practices. Nick Read, the Post Office's chief executive, is taking a temporary leave of absence to prepare for the next stage of the Horizon scandal inquiry. Mr Read, who succeeded the widely criticized Paula Vennells after she stepped down in 2019, told workers in a note that he wanted to devote his "entire attention" to the stage of the hearings in September that will investigate current Post Office procedures.
Why is Greece introducing a six-day work week?
While some countries worldwide are exploring implementing a four-day workweek, Greece is taking the opposite approach. Its government is introducing a new six-day work week under Law 5053/2023. Businesses are voluntary to implement the rule, which aims to jump-start the economy in a country still recovering from Europe's worst financial crisis in decades. But as other governments and organizations worldwide consider adopting four-day work weeks to boost employee quality of life, why is Greece adding an extra day?
Which Biden allies want him to drop out of the US election?
US President Joe Biden is fighting to rescue his re-election campaign, as concerns about his age and fitness raise doubts about his ability to defeat Republican competitor Donald Trump. During a high-stakes news conference on Thursday, Biden, 81, maintained a tough tone, claiming that he is the most qualified candidate to defeat Trump and that he will not withdraw from the race.
Joe Biden says he will fight despite NATO mistakes and Democratic calls to retreat
The US president referred to the Ukrainian leader as "President Putin" and confused Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a pair of gaffes that will only fuel doubts about his ability. Joe Biden has insisted on running for re-election despite two significant gaffes at the NATO summit and an increasing number of Democrats calling on him to step down. His performances at the Washington event were viewed as make-or-break for the 81-year-old, who had a dismal debate performance against competitor Donald Trump last month.
China responds to NATO’s charges against Russia
China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, has responded to NATO's "groundless accusations" that Beijing is assisting Russia in its conflict with Ukraine. He has also warned the Western alliance against inciting conflict. Mr Wang's remarks, delivered during a phone chat with his Dutch counterpart, come hours after NATO leaders met in Washington, DC, and released a proclamation mentioning the battle.
The first F-16s are coming to Ukraine after months of training and discussions
The first F-16 fighter jets are on their way to Ukraine and will fly sorties this summer, according to a statement from the Dutch and Danish governments given by the White House at the NATO meeting. Dick Schoof, the Dutch prime minister, and Mette Frederiksen, his Danish counterpart, said that the "transfer process" of F-16s to Kyiv had begun following months of pilot training and political talks. The two presidents stated that "Ukraine will be flying operational F-16s this summer" - the first of around 85 combat aircraft pledged to Kyiv to improve the country's military fortunes.
George Clooney urges Biden to get out of presidential race to help Democrats fight Trump
"We are not going to win in November with this president," Clooney stated in The New York Times. Hollywood star George Clooney has urged Joe Biden to withdraw from the run for a second term in the White House, claiming he is "not the Joe 'big f***ing deal' Biden of 2010". Clooney, a lifelong Democrat, penned a guest column for the New York Times three weeks after attending a fundraiser with President Biden.
First Democratic senator challenges Biden’s candidacy
The first Democratic senator has questioned President Joe Biden's electoral prospects, after seven congressmen urged the 81-year-old to step down. Michael Bennet of Colorado predicted that the president would lose to Donald Trump, maybe by a "landslide," but did not say he should retire. Mr Biden's fitness for government has been questioned following a stuttering presidential debate performance versus Trump last month.
Macron criticizes Israeli minister for supporting Marine Le Pen
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned "unacceptable" comments made by an Israeli official who publicly supported far-right contender Marine Le Pen before the French parliamentary elections. Israeli news outlets reported that Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli stated that the leader of the National Rally party would be "excellent for Israel." An enraged Macron called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to complain about the remarks.
French authorities investigate Le Pen’s campaign financing
French investigators are investigating the financing of far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's 2022 campaign, which she lost to President Emmanuel Macron, according to prosecutors. The inquiry, which began on July 2, is based on a 2023 report by the National Commission on Campaign Accounts and Political Financing (CNCCFP), which examines candidates' election spending and funding, the prosecutor's office said on Tuesday.
Joe Biden’s doctor describes ‘very extensive neurological assessment’
Donald Trump expects Mr. Biden to stay in the race for the White House because "he's got an ego, and he doesn't want to quit". Joe Biden has displayed no signs of Parkinson's disease, according to his doctor, who clarified in a letter issued after allegations that a specialist had visited the president numerous times in the previous year. Concerns about the president's health have grown following Mr Biden's poor performance in his debate with Donald Trump.
NATO will send an envoy to Kyiv to strengthen ties: US official
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will designate a senior envoy in Ukraine's capital to strengthen ties with the war-torn country, according to a senior US official, as world leaders convene for a NATO summit in Washington, DC. On Tuesday afternoon, White House adviser Jake Sullivan said the representative in Kyiv would aim to "deepen Ukraine's institutional relationship with the alliance" during a summit defence industry event.