Meta is leveraging influencers and financially supported advocacy groups to oppose government-led teen social media bans. By promoting its 'teen account' safety features, the company aims to maintain its user base in markets like Australia, Indonesia, and India.
The Trump administration is enlisting private security firms to conduct US-government authorized cyber operations, including attacks, against foreign criminal groups committing hacks on US targets, under a new National Security Presidential Memorandum.
Victoria Police is recruiting hundreds of former officers as reservists to fill administrative roles, aiming to address chronic staffing shortages and a 10 per cent jump in adult crime.
Travellers at Sydney airport face heavy delays following a near-miss on the tarmac, amid severe air traffic controller shortages, high burnout, and recruitment struggles at Airservices Australia.
Denmark has called up about 1,600 army recruits to strengthen defense, with some to be deployed to Greenland for a month, amid US threats to the island, Reuters reports.
About 500 Hong Kong students, including Salesian English School's Lo Wan-lung, are attending a two-week PLA summer camp to learn military skills, instil patriotism, and improve discipline and physical fitness.
A Louisiana judge in St. Tammany Parish resorted to recruiting bystanders near the courthouse for jury duty due to a juror shortage. While some defended the move as necessary, others argued it was unfair and unrepresentative of the community. The judge ultimately postponed the trial.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has joined London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder, one of the women's game's all-time greats, was unveiled in New York by owner Michele Kang, who aims to build a trophy-winning team.
The UK government is taking steps to increase apprenticeship opportunities for young people, aiming for 50,000 more young apprentices annually by March 2029. This initiative seeks to reverse a decade-long decline caused by funding shifts towards older workers and existing staff training.
The Indian Armed Forces are reviewing the Agnipath recruitment scheme to increase the permanent retention rate of Agniveers beyond the current 25%. The Navy proposes retaining 70-75%, while the Army and Air Force aim for 50%, citing concerns over expertise loss with the four-year tenure. No official confirmation exists yet.
Germany may reinstate conscription by late July 2027 due to insufficient volunteer recruitment to meet military buildup goals, with only 530 volunteers out of 300,000 registrants, prompting concerns over meeting the target of 260,000 active soldiers and 200,000 reservists by the mid-2030s.
Revolut is ending its 'remote-first' policy for its 2027 graduate and intern cohorts, requiring them to work in-office at least three days a week. This change, affecting hundreds of junior trainees, aims to foster in-person collaboration and mentoring, but the remote-first policy remains unchanged for its wider 11,000-strong global workforce.
The Pentagon has reinstated the flu vaccination requirement for all military recruits following a significant outbreak at the U.S. Air Force's boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base, which sickened nearly 300 people. The decision, confirmed by a Pentagon official, was reportedly unrelated to the outbreak.
Lloyds Banking Group is hiring 300 tech experts for its AI development, focusing on agentic AI. This move precedes a new strategic plan from CEO Charlie Nunn and comes amid industry-wide AI adoption, with potential future job cuts despite current hiring.
Over 200 US airmen and trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, have contracted the flu. This outbreak follows the Pentagon's decision to end mandatory annual flu vaccinations for personnel, with only 40% of trainees opting for the vaccine after the mandate was lifted. Mandatory shots have since been reinstated for recruits at the base.
Over 150 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with influenza, weeks after the defense secretary ended mandatory flu vaccinations for the military. Air Force officials have now ordered vaccinations for recruits as a containment measure.
Russian military sources claim the Ukrainian 79th Brigade in the Zaporozhye region is "practically exhausted" with diminished capabilities. Ukraine is reportedly deploying new recruits to compensate for losses, and the brigade's command had previously requested withdrawal due to heavy casualties.
The right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) party, led by Giorgia Meloni, is set to welcome Czech MEP Nikola Bartůšek into its EU Parliament group. This move will solidify ECR as the fourth-largest group with 82 seats, increasing its influence ahead of the 2027 mid-term reshuffle.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advised new armed forces recruits to be mentally prepared for modern warfare, noting that advanced technology and tactics allow smaller nations to inflict significant damage. He also praised the Indian Air Force's humanitarian missions and the inclusion of female pilots, emphasizing the force's strength and inclusive nature.
Unite union alleges PeopleCert, owner of City & Guilds, has been dishonest about plans to cut ~400 UK jobs, withholding info and hiring externally. Investigations are ongoing into the controversial sale and executive bonuses.
A study led by psephologist John Curtice suggests Reform UK's reliance on socially conservative views may limit its poll ratings, potentially plateauing support in the mid- to high-20s. New recruits are driven by ideology rather than just discontent.
The Native English Speaking Teachers’ Association in Hong Kong warns that a new flexible pay scheme, decoupling salary from years of service, risks attracting lower-quality recruits and diminishing English education standards. Experienced teachers face contract non-renewals, and the scheme's instability may deter educators from settling in Hong Kong.
Japanese police forces are revising rules at police schools to combat recruitment challenges. A survey revealed over 40% of applicants express concerns about the perceived strictness of police school life, influenced by media portrayals. In response, institutions like the Metropolitan Police Department are relaxing rules on smartphone use and dress codes to ease anxieties and align with modern society.
Iranian state TV broadcast weapons training, including simulated shooting at Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. It also showed footage of children training and a report of an 11-year-old boy killed at a checkpoint, raising concerns about child recruitment.
