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Russia says thousands removed from Kherson daily
Russia says thousands removed from Kherson daily
World
by  AFP

Moscow was pushing ahead Friday with a civilian pullout from the Russian-occupied Kherson region amid a mounting Ukrainian counter-offensive, with President Vladimir Putin saying residents must be "removed" from danger zones. "Those who live in Kherson should be removed from zones of dangerous fighting," Putin said on Red Square as he marked Russian Unity Day, a patriotic holiday.

Twitter mass layoffs begin as Musk launches overhaul
Twitter mass layoffs begin as Musk launches overhaul
World
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
World
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.