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The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?
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What a day in customer service looks like — as AI changes everything
Customer service can be a "really, really difficult job." Will AI make it easier — or cause even more headaches?
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'An £8k service charge left me unable to pay bills'
Housing association Curo defends large increases to leaseholder bills.
Health
UN Public Service Day
Honouring the public servants who have been working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether working in healthcare or delivering essential services in the areas of sanitation, social welfare, education, postal delivery, transport, law enforcement, and more, public servants globally have continued to work in the community as many people shelter at home, risking their lives to ensure ours can continue. WHO Director-General joined a virtual high-level panel at the United Nations to mark Public Service Day on 23 June to honour the women and men who are risking their lives and health to
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BBC pauses civil service secondment scheme
The BBC said all journalism and editorial decisions are made by BBC journalists and editors.
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Delta Delays Riyadh Service to March 2027 Following Airport Attacks
Delta’s planned Atlanta-Riyadh service was already facing questions about safety and demand for the route ahead of the original October launch.
Health
Service increases access to mental health support
The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.
Business
Residents win Curo service charge legal battle
People living in a block of flats take their landlord to tribunal over a 300 per cent increase.
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South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash
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South Korea to review military service exemption after Asian Games row
South Korea are discussing making changes to military exemptions for athletes after Asian Games controversy.
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South Korea captain apologises for gloating over military service exemption
Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for gloating about avoiding South Korea's mandatory military service.
World
Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
Politics
Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?
The White House calls them public service announcements - like those used in past administrations. Almost everyone else doesn't agree, with three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump drawing criticism from across the partisan divide. Legal experts say the ads violate federal laws on government propaganda, as France 24's Emerald Maxwell explains in this edition of Truth or Fake.
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Senegal: TER launched at Dakar airport welcomed by users
Very expected from users, the deployment on Monday of the extension of the TER linking Dakar to its international airport has given rise to general relief. This extension of the line, which comes just a few weeks from the start of the Olympic Youth Games (JOJ), aims to decongest the West African metropolis known for its tentacular plugs.
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Senegal: extension of the express train from Dakar to the airport
The extension of the Dakar Regional Express Train (TER) line to its international airport came into service on Monday, just over a month after the start of the Youth Olympic Games (JOJ), said the Apix, the public agency in charge of the project.
Politics
French public service strike day puts pressure on govt ahead of budget vote
French civil servants went on strike on Tuesday and high school students blocked the entrances to schools in a show of discontent with planned budget cuts ahead of next year's presidential election. Seven months before the election, and just two days before the government unveils its 2027 budget draft, opinion polls consistently show the deep unpopularity of France's centre-right government and of President Emmanuel Macron. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar reports from Paris.
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Senior Kazakh officials detained after 14 service members swept out to sea
Seventeen service members were swept out to the Caspian Sea during military exercises.
Business
Lowe's is launching a drone delivery service in partnership with DoorDash, Alphabet
Lowe's is launching a drone delivery service in a partnership with DoorDash and Alphabet's Wing, CNBC has learned exclusively.
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Australia’s Albanese rebukes OpenAI after government website hacked
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday he was extremely concerned about OpenAI 's breach of an Australian health department website and that the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal the incident. An OpenAI agent infiltrated the public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal on June 18, he said.
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T-Mobile’s Latest Home Internet Deal Gets You a Free Month One Month of Service on T-Mobile — Plus AirPods 4 or Up to $200 Back
T-Mobile is sweetening the deal for anyone looking to cut down their monthly internet bill. The carrier’s latest Home Internet promotion lets eligible customers get service starting at $35 per month with AutoPay and a voice line (plus taxes & fees), while also throwing in a Month of Internet on them1 and a choice of […]