Sarkozy walks free after three-week prison stint

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is released from prison after serving three weeks of a five-year sentence for accepting Gaddafi cash. He'll now live under house arrest with electronic tag.

Hackney cuts agency staff spending to £39m

Hackney Council reduces agency staff expenditure from £53m to £39.6m while facing recruitment challenges in specialist roles. Discover how the borough is transforming its workforce.

Town U-turns on nativity parade donkey ban

A Lancashire town's Christmas nativity parade is back on with its donkeys after a council policy mix-up caused public outcry. Read how community spirit saved the tradition.

Europe's Populist Right Warns US Democrats

As Democrats celebrate recent wins, Europe's populist comebacks in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland offer crucial lessons about the resilience of right-wing movements.

ChatGPT becomes dating deal-breaker in 2025

Discover why AI tools like ChatGPT are causing romantic rejections as users question the societal cost of convenience. Is your chatbot use putting off potential partners?

Oz's $1bn Medicaid Claim for Immigrants Debunked

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz falsely claimed audits revealed $1bn spent on healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Experts confirm the audits were routine administrative checks, stoking fear in immigrant communities.

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