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Trump-backed Republican candidates lost key Senate races in South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas and Michigan, handing Democrats control of the chamber and exposing the limits of his political influence. The results suggest voter frustration with Trump’s leadership, economic policies and interference in Republican primaries weakened his party’s electoral pr

Tuesday's results revealed the U.S. president was unable to persuade the broader electorate to back his choices.

Two police employees had been on restricted duties for a combined 2763 days.

Two police employees had been on restricted duties for a combined 2763 days.

The House of Representatives has invited CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, to explain alleged breaches of pension agreements and non-payment of benefits to re Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-invite-cbn-gov-over-unpaid-pension-arrears/

Lebanon's state power provider Electricite du Liban has begun cutting electricity to public institutions that have failed to pay their bills. The company has followed through on repeated warnings to public sector bodies, some of which it says “have not even taken the initiative to contact EDL to settle their situations”. Among those believed to be affected i

Genmab’s shares have doubled in three months after a string of cancer drug trial wins, strengthening its push to own more of the medicines it develops.

Workers from the seven taluks of the district were demanding immediate release of honorarium pending for the last four months

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Sokoto State University chapter, has shut down services at the institution following the commencement of a five-working-day warning strike over unresolved staff entitlements. Read More: https://punchng.com/ssanu-shuts-sokoto-varsity-over-unpaid-allowances-threatens-indefinite-strike/

FIFA promises to disclose its executives’ compensation. But its under-fire president received tax benefits that were never made public, according to documents and interviews.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Media Mulia Sdn Bhd is conducting a strategic review of its business model, operational stru...

Police probe alleged exploitation of 43 women, including possible forged consent documents and illegal commissions, while examining recruitment networks, payment trails and the role of IVF and fertility centres in Hyderabad

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Tributes have been paid to Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean who died this morning aged 34. Read back here.

Tributes are being paid to Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean who died this morning aged 34.

From miscarriage to period pain, workers are calling for better support at work.

One principal says school told by Olive for Education that ‘global supply issues’ the culprit for delay

The Edo State Internal Revenue Service has sealed nine Chinese-owned firms in Ikpoba-Okha LGA over alleged unpaid tax liabilities totalling N8.9bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-seals-nine-chinese-firms-over-unpaid-taxes/

The recent purchase of the prison to hold immigrants is among the acquisitions facing scrutiny in the Trump administration’s mass deportation push.

MELAKA, Oct 30 &mdash; The Melaka state election saw 189 nomination forms sold as of last night, with 45 prospective can...

Retired workers of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency are protesting, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding pension increases and arrears. Read More: https://punchng.com/nama-pensioners-protest-unpaid-arrears/

Arson attacks in Waterford and Offaly resulted in criminal charges, but many victims too fearful to come forward

The Rugby League Players Association wants to introduce match payments, which will help top up the salaries of those towards the lower end of the pay scale.

Jagadish Krishnan faced media outside his Riverton electorate office, reading a statement and taking several questions before being whisked back into his office by a staff member as those questions became heated.

The Government is planning to repay €8 billion in loans received during the financial crisis ahead of schedule.

John Coleman leaving Land Development Agency and will see salary rise by €130,000 in top job at airport operator

Senate President Godswill Akpabio alleges that President Tinubu’s online critics are paid, urging northern youths to mobilise for his 2027 re-election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubus-online-critics-are-paid-says-akpabio/

The MP is being sued in the United States Federal Court for more than $1 million.

Riverton MLA Jagadish Krishnan has vowed to defend the lawsuit, and has countersued the US businessman behind it with defamation proceedings in the WA Supreme Court.

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One of Hawke's Bay's Watties factories has been disrupted by nearly 100 staff walking off the job in protest about pay.

Retirees of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have threatened to protest over the agency’s alleged failure to pay outstanding pension arrears. Read More: https://punchng.com/nama-pensioners-threaten-protest-over-unpaid-arrears/

The rollout of E20 petrol (80% petrol, 20% ethanol) drew criticism from opposition parties and some consumer groups, who raised concerns about its impact on older vehicles not specifically designed for 20% ethanol blends

&nbsp;KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 &mdash; The government is taking civil legal action against collection agent Zetrix AI Berhad...

The APC has urged Nigerians to reject the ADC and Atiku Abubakar over alleged unpaid staff salaries, a claim the ADC dismissed as a distraction. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-demands-proof-as-apc-knocks-atiku-over-unpaid-salaries/

Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.

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Holland Taylor is speaking out about why she didn’t renew her contract on “Two and a Half Men.” The actress spent six years as Evelyn Harper, the mother of Charlie (Charlie Sheen) and Alan (Jon Cryer), on the CBS sitcom. She recently revealed that part of the reason she left the show was due to […]

I racked up over $11,000 in credit card debt traveling, shopping and dining out. Here's how I paid it all off in under two years.

The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable.

The slogan printed on the coach’s rear – “New Premier, New Direction” – is about as subtle as the bright red bus itself, as Carroll attempts to distance himself from his predecessors.

Despite positive online reviews, authors have accused Patrick White Publishing of poor quality service and pushing them into removing negative comments.

Close to 240 workers in the process sector had gone without pay for up to two months, according to NTUC.

Chipmaker’s Irish accounts suggested effective tax rate of 11%, but new filings show it paid 2.7% on $2.5bn Irish profits

Nigerian health workers may begin a nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s failure to pay 19 months’ arrears and implement salary adjustments. Read More: https://punchng.com/health-workers-threaten-strike-over-unpaid-allowances/

Paid parking will be introduced at Cornwall Park from December 1 amid growing demand.

Periodic Labour Force Survey will include additional questions to measure labour underutilisation

The workers are affected by alleged salary issues at companies Process Maintenance Solutions and Jurong Technical &amp; Construction, said the&nbsp;National Trades Union Congress.&nbsp;

Multi-instrumentalist founder of Planxty and Bothy Band produced albums for Elvis Costello, Sinéad O’Connor and others

Kyrie Irving explains paying fine and praises Azeez Al-Shaair for continuously honouring slain Palestinian children.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; The remaining net financial burden borne by the government in relation to 1Malaysia Develop...

Health Minister U.T. Khader says no hospital should deny families the bodies of deceased patients; government to examine complaints of excessive billing

Spotify hit the mark on all its key targets in the third quarter of 2026, as the streaming-audio giant packed on 6 million subscribers in the period — to reach 306 million — and saw healthier growth in ad revenue. On the free, ad-supported side, Spotify added a net 11 million monthly active users to […]

The former pilot is applying for bail while he awaits trial for the murder of camper Carol Clay.

One in four Australian workers have been underpaid their super — many, along with industry experts, are calling on the tax office to be more "proactive" in addressing the billions that goes unrecovered each year.

Here come new rate limits.

Tight end Sam LaPorta, who will be a free agent after the season, expressed some frustration that the Lions are "not showing the love" and indicated he would be OK with playing elsewhere in 2027.