Auto giants face some painful choices in the race to avoid hefty emissions fines

Union chiefs criticize Labour's plan to cut civil service jobs, calling it a "recipe for disaster" amid a government push for "mutually agreed exits" for underperforming employees. The proposal, denounced as "Trumpian" by unions, aims to dismiss high-paid civil servants if no improvement is seen within six months, sparking backlash over perceived lack of engagement with staff and reliance on headline-grabbing tactics. Critics argue that political instability and lack of investment, rather than workforce issues,...

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered north of Malibu caused light and weak shaking across Southern California, with the strongest shaking felt in Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Camarillo. The temblor was followed by several aftershocks, with the largest being 3.0 magnitude, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The epicenter was in the Santa Monica Mountains, 3 miles northwest of El Matador State Beach and 7 miles southwest of Thousand Oaks, with shaking...

A crew stranded on the beached cargo ship H&S Wisdom in the Humber estuary has received essential food and water supplies and will soon get donations of sweets from locals. The ship, stuck on a sandbank since 2 March, may remain immobile until tides rise at the end of the month, with refloating efforts likely starting on 28 March. Loaded with steel, the vessel, with six crew members onboard, will need the next spring tide...

Union minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the involvement of militants in the deaths of three civilians in Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, triggering protests and a shutdown. Victims Darshan Singh, Yogesh Singh, and Varun Singh were found in Ishu canal after going missing on their way to a marriage ceremony. Union home secretary Govind Mohan has arrived in Jammu to assess the security situation in the region following the tragic killings. Full Article

Heavy rains in Argentina have resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, with dozens more reported missing. Officials are currently working to assess the extent of the damage caused by the severe weather conditions. Rescue efforts are underway to help those affected by the flooding and landslides. Full Article

Chelsea's Cole Palmer missed a penalty in a 1-0 win against Leicester City, playing despite illness to end a nine-game goal drought. Palmer's form has dipped since 2024, with decreased confidence evident in his missed chances and penalty. Despite still being Chelsea's top goalscorer, Palmer's creative stats have declined, with his teammates failing to convert his chances. The team's performance remains unconvincing, but they continue to push for European qualification. Full Article