Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce deal

According to a study by PwC, 37 per cent of Generation Z employees in the UK have considered leaving their jobs in the past year, with 4.4 million workers on the brink of exiting the labour market. Younger workers, particularly those aged 18 to 24, are at higher risk, with mental health being a significant factor. Youth unemployment has increased, with over three million young people considered economically inactive. Full Article

Hamas warned that Israel's new airstrikes breached their ceasefire, putting hostages at risk, while Israel launched the attacks due to stalled ceasefire talks. The airstrikes in Gaza led to at least 44 deaths as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited lack of progress for the operation's initiation, raising questions about the resumption of the 17-month-old conflict. Full Article

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard expressed optimism regarding President Trump's upcoming phone call with Russian President Putin, emphasizing Trump's commitment to achieving peace in Ukraine. Gabbard criticized former President Biden's approach to the conflict and highlighted Trump's efforts to facilitate a ceasefire. During her visit to India, Gabbard praised the strong relationship between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing their shared dedication to enhancing bilateral ties and common interests. Full Article

President Trump's administration is resurrecting family detention for undocumented immigrant families, with facilities in South Texas being set up to hold thousands of people. Families are expected to be swiftly deported unless they seek asylum, with the goal of discouraging illegal border crossings. Critics view family detention as inhumane and ineffective, citing concerns about due process violations, insufficient medical care, and past allegations of sexual abuse at the facilities. Full Article

The NCAA will abandon a rule prohibiting athletes from negotiating name, image, and likeness deals before enrolling in college, per a settlement announced by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. The agreement, if approved by a federal judge, will allow athletes to negotiate compensation for deals before enrollment and during recruitment windows, with the NCAA required to publicize any proposed changes for the next five years. The lawsuit, involving multiple attorneys general, argued that the NCAA's...

The Letters to the Editor section of the March 18, 2025 edition contains various contributions from readers. The video content associated with the article may not be loading properly. Readers can access the letters by refreshing their browser or viewing other videos from the team. Full Article