Ford, facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales, to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe

A former Chinese language teacher in Singapore was sentenced to nine months in jail for molesting a female student when she was around seven years old. The incident occurred in 2019, and although the victim reported it three years later, the court emphasized the breach of trust by educators, leading to a deterrent sentence despite the fleeting nature of the offense. Need More Context? 🔎

Two ticketholders from western Australia won $1 million each in the Millionaire Medley game after matching six winning numbers, while three players nationally won $12,015.30 in division two. Additionally, a man from south of the river claimed $546,068 in a Saturday draw, having played his favorite numbers for 30 years and predicting his win after previously matching five numbers. Need More Context? 🔎

Lin Lawler, owner of Grange Farmhouse in Hainford, Norfolk, is facing financial ruin due to a £24,010 energy bill from SmartestEnergy for a property she rents out only 100 days a year. Despite evidence of a faulty meter, the company demands repayment at £2,022 weekly and has threatened to cut off her power, prompting support from local MP Jerome Mayhew and a renewed investigation by the Energy Ombudsman. Need More Context? 🔎

Turkey's opposition parties and legal groups have denounced the arrest of lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan, representing Istanbul’s jailed mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, claiming it is part of a crackdown on political dissent and intimidation of attorneys. Pehlivan, jailed on allegations of criminal organization membership, asserts his innocence and highlights violations of legal rights, while critics argue this reflects broader efforts to suppress opposition. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A lawyer named Mehmet got arrested because...

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, faces criticism from both the left and right regarding government spending, with accusations of profligacy and austerity, despite forecasts of increased public investment. However, the public's perception of austerity remains tied to their experiences with public services, which are set to decline significantly, raising concerns about the UK's economic growth prospects. Need More Context? 🔎

Vidya Bharati's Vision 2047 Vidya Bharati has unveiled its Vision 2047, aimed at transforming Indian education by emphasizing cultural roots, social equality, environmental care, and self-reliance. The initiative includes the 'Panch Parivartan' strategy, which focuses on social integration, family values, youth empowerment, and prioritizing education for girls. Need More Context? 🔎