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Twitter mass layoffs begin as Musk launches overhaul
Twitter mass layoffs begin as Musk launches overhaul
by  AFP

Thousands of Twitter employees were ordered to stay home Friday to await a bracing round of layoffs that could see half of the payroll axed as new owner Elon Musk launches his major overhaul of the company. - 'Return home' - The company said that in order to “ensure the safety” of employees and company data, the main offices would remain closed and all badge access suspended.

Brazil roadblocks dwindle as Bolsonaro starts handover
Brazil roadblocks dwindle as Bolsonaro starts handover
by  AFP

Brazilian police said Friday they have nearly finished clearing hundreds of roadblocks by supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who have been protesting since his election loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Pro-Bolsonaro protests had dwindled Friday morning outside military bases in various cities.

Netherlands bans UK conspiracy theorist David Icke from EU for 2 years
Netherlands bans UK conspiracy theorist David Icke from EU for 2 years
by  AFP

The Dutch government has banned British conspiracy theorist David Icke from the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area of the European Union for two years over fears his presence could "disturb public order". "With this letter I inform you that you have been flagged immediately in the Schengen Information System for two years and you are not allowed to enter the Schengen area," said the letter.

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