Keywords: Workers


Champagne harvest: authorities close accommodation site deemed unfit for seasonal workers

French authorities have ordered the closure of a seasonal workers’ accommodation site in Damery, in the Marne department, after an inspection found a series of serious shortcomings during the Champagne grape harvest period. The prefect of Marne issued the closure order on Friday after a joint......

Grok Bot pushes artificial intelligence toward autonomous digital work

The artificial intelligence industry is moving beyond traditional chatbots as new systems increasingly aim to perform tasks on behalf of users rather than simply respond to questions. Grok Bot is part of this emerging trend, offering AI agents designed to handle work from start to finish and involve......

Youth unemployment rises globally as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market

Young people are facing growing pressure in the global labour market as technological change accelerates and artificial intelligence increasingly transforms jobs across a wide range of sectors. According to recent figures from the International Labour Organization (ILO), the global youth unemployment......

Egypt: At least 18 killed in pickup truck crash, including several children

At least 18 people were killed in northern Egypt on Tuesday after two pickup trucks carrying agricultural workers were involved in a crash in Ismailia governorate, according to a medical source cited by AFP. The victims were predominantly teenagers, highlighting once again the dangers faced by young......

Aging workforce reshapes the job market as experience gains new value

As global labor markets undergo profound transformation, a growing number of employers are rethinking long-standing assumptions about age and employability. While younger workers were once viewed as the primary drivers of innovation, flexibility, and digital adaptation, many organizations are increasingly......

Study warns higher retirement ages could come at the expense of workers’ health

A new public health study has raised concerns that increasing the retirement age could leave more people working while living with chronic health conditions, highlighting the need to balance labor market demands with the long-term well-being of employees. The research, published in the European Journal......

North Korea rejects international allegations over undercover IT workers

North Korea has dismissed international accusations that its citizens are obtaining overseas technology jobs under false identities to generate revenue for the country's sanctioned regime, describing the allegations as part of a coordinated campaign to damage its international reputation. The response......

Brazil’s Lula launches bid for fourth and final presidential term at age 80

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his campaign for a fourth and final presidential term, declaring himself "in excellent shape" as he seeks re-election in the country's October vote. The 80-year-old leader was formally nominated on Sunday during......

Brazil’s Lula launches bid for fourth presidential term as Trump looms over campaign

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially begins his campaign for a fourth presidential term on Sunday, positioning national sovereignty and Brazil's international independence at the center of an election expected to be shaped by both domestic political divisions and the influence......