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Does a ‘performance improvement plan’ always spell the end?
Ostensibly a set of objectives that fast-track employee improvement, PIPs are often be a tool for bosses to nudge out underperforming workers. Jonathan began struggling just weeks into his new job at a cloud service provider. The New York-based tech worker says he was offered a senior position: instead, it was a junior role, offering…
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Quiz of the week: How did Taylor Swift make the earth move?
It’s the weekly news quiz – how closely have you been paying attention to what’s been going on in the world over the past seven days? Some mobile users may be experiencing difficulties. If you cannot see the quiz, copy this link and open it in your device browser. Try last week’s quiz via this…
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Taylor Swift to play six Eras World Tour shows in Toronto
Getty Images By Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto Canadian Swifties can breathe a sigh of relief, as the 33-year-old superstar has announced six shows in Toronto. Taylor Swift’s Canadian stops have laid to rest fears that the singer had snubbed Canada in her widely successful Eras World Tour. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at one point…
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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation in Brazil at six-year low
Reuters By Vanessa Buschschlüter in London & Katy Watson in São Paulo BBC News The rate of deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon has dropped to its lowest in six years, space agency data suggests. In July of this year, 500 sq km (193 sq miles) of rainforest were cleared in Brazil – 66% less than in…
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Giorgia Meloni: Italian PM sues Placebo frontman for defamation
EPA By Laura Gozzi BBC News Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is suing Placebo singer Brian Molko for defamation after he launched into a rant against her during a gig in Turin last month, Italian media report. Mr Molko called Ms Meloni a fascist and a racist from the stage of the Sonic Park festival.…
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At least 10 injured in South Korea ‘rampage’ near Seoul
yunseon At least 13 people have been injured in an attack by a man close to the South Korean capital, Seoul. The incident happened near a subway station in the commuter town of Seongnam just before 18:00 local time (09:00 GMT) on Thursday. Some people were stabbed, while others were reportedly hit by a car…
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Sebastián Marset: Fugitive sends video thanking police for ‘tip-off’
Reuters By Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News An alleged drug trafficker, who is the target of an international manhunt, has sent a video to the media in which he thanks Bolivian police for allegedly giving him prior warning of an attempt to arrest him. On Saturday, Bolivian officers raided the home of Sebastián Marset, who is…
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Lizzo: I am not the villain people and media have portrayed me to be
REX/Shutterstock By Helen Bushby Entertainment reporter US pop star Lizzo has said allegations by three of her ex-dancers, including sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, are “false”. The singer called the last few days “gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing”. “Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable…
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Marseille riots: French policeman admits disfiguring Hedi, 22, with riot gun
EPA By Paul Kirby BBC News A French policeman suspected of shooting a 22-year-old man in the head with a rubber bullet while Marseille was hit by riots a month ago has admitted opening fire. Hedi, who is an assistant restaurant manager, was badly wounded and disfigured by the “flash ball”. The officer has been…
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Voter panel: ‘Indictment is pulling us apart’
By Chloe Kim BBC News Former US President Donald Trump has been charged over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the run up to the 6 January riot. We asked people on our US voters panel for their reaction to the news, and how it makes them feel about Mr Trump’s campaign…