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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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October 27, 2026

Netherlands embraces AI, to cut 25,000 jobs

The Dutch government said it has added 46,500 jobs to its workforce since 2018 but can no longer afford the salaries.

Netherlands flag
October 27, 2026

NCDC tasks journalists on accurate Ebola reports

Mr Idris assured the media that the agency would acknowledge and correct errors when necessary.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
October 27, 2026

La Liga apologises to China over Mbappé’s Mao meme comment

La Liga said, “To the extent of our institutional responsibility, we apologise on behalf of LALIGA and all its clubs.”

La Liga logo and Mbappe(AI generated image)
October 27, 2026

Chinese firms drop Mbappe over Mao meme comment

The footballer has offered apology to the Chinese people, saying his comment was ill-judged.

Kylian Mbappe
October 27, 2026

Brazil’s Supreme Court orders seizure of Bolsonaro’s passports amid money laundering probe

The court said Mr Bolsonaro was under investigation for his alleged role in, and complicity with, a money laundering scheme.

Flávio Bolsonaro
October 27, 2026

Former FBI chief Comey accused of leaking national intelligence

Court filings on Monday showed that Mr Comey was charged over allegedly leaking a sensitive national security document when he was FBI director in October 2016.

Donald Trump and James Comey
October 27, 2026

Microsoft moves to lay off 60,000 employees to cut costs

Microsoft says it is offering buyouts to about 60,000 of its global workforce to cut costs and free up resources to fund its AI investments.

Microsoft
October 27, 2026

Mother stranded after daughter evicts her from inherited home

The transfer left the mother vulnerable, as the daughter became the sole registered owner of the property.

Courtroom
October 26, 2026

Trump offers $1 million reward to anyone reporting voter fraud

On Monday, 48 foreign nationals were charged with illegal voting and other election-related crimes.

U.S. President Donald
October 26, 2026

Apple’s first foldable iPhone draws complaints over cracked screens

Apple released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, earlier this year.

iPhone Duo