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British American Tobacco to lay off 5,500 employees in AI-driven restructuring
British American Tobacco to lay off 5,500 employees in AI-driven restructuring

British American Tobacco to lay off 5,500 employees in AI-driven restructuring

UK-based multinational tobacco company British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced plans to cut 5,500 jobs globally as part of an initiative to expand tech-driven operations, increase the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and reduce corporate overheads. In addition, the company will outsource another 3,500 roles to external agencies.

Japanese mayor to take maternity leave in historic first
Japanese mayor to take maternity leave in historic first

Japanese mayor to take maternity leave in historic first

In a historic first for Japan's local administration, the mayor of Yawata city in western Japan, Shoko Kawata, is taking maternity leave in preparation for the birth of her first child. Her decision has sparked nationwide discussion on working women's rights, maternity benefits and workplace equality.

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 35 civilians, claims Taliban
Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 35 civilians, claims Taliban

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 35 civilians, claims Taliban

Pakistan's airstrikes in eastern border areas of Afghanistan have sparked fresh tensions between the two countries. Pakistan claims the operation targeted militant hideouts, killing 29 terrorists. However, Afghanistan's ruling Taliban government has said at least 35 civilians, including women, children and the elderly, were killed and over 100 injured in the strikes.

Three earthquakes strike near Bangladesh within less than an hour
Three earthquakes strike near Bangladesh within less than an hour

Three earthquakes strike near Bangladesh within less than an hour

Three mild earthquakes struck areas near Bangladesh's eastern and northern borders within less than an hour early Monday (June 29). The tremors originated in India's Manipur, the Arunachal Pradesh–Bhutan border, and Meghalaya, adjacent to Sunamganj, between 4:00 am and 5:00 am.

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