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the largest restructuring ever carried out in the global automotive industry — The Guardian
Courts, executives, and militaries moved on four fronts while 80 percent of coverage named no human cost.
Two workers came up from a tunnel in Nepal after nine days; the morning's other movements left most of the people affected unnamed.
Today's stories
More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.
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DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Mail Ballot Rules
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a lower court's block on Postal Service rules that would restrict how mail ballots are handled. Solicitor General Sauer argued the injunction prevents the Postal Service from addressing what he described as fraud risks in mail voting. The rules, if reinstated, could affect voters who rely on postal ballots in upcoming elections.
"Mail voting fraud 'dilutes the votes of lawful voters and prevents election results from reflecting the will of the American people.'"
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Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
Volkswagen Group has announced plans to eliminate 100,000 positions across its brands by 2030, describing it as the largest restructuring in automotive industry history. The cuts represent roughly 15% of the company's global workforce and will affect employees across Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, Bentley, and Lamborghini. CEO Oliver Blume is leading the effort as the group faces pressure from slowing electric vehicle demand and intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers.
"The total of 100,000 cuts will be the largest restructuring ever carried out in the global automotive industry."
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Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Redrawn Congressional Maps
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan cannot take effect ahead of the 2026 midterms. The court found that the secretary of state had incorrectly rejected a referendum petition challenging the new maps, meaning voters will have a say before any changes apply. The decision preserves existing district boundaries for now and affects several congressional races in the state.
"The referendum petition was legal, sufficient, and timely, and the secretary incorrectly concluded otherwise."
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US Ties Iran Talks to End of Ship Attacks
The United States has said it will not resume diplomatic talks with Iran until attacks on shipping in the region stop. Vice President JD Vance framed the condition as non-negotiable, leaving the path to negotiation unclear. Iran's petroleum minister said the country's oil industry is managing to work around the US blockade, describing the situation as difficult but under control.
"Iran's oil industry continues to circumvent the blockade — difficult, but manageable."
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Two Workers Rescued From Nepal Tunnel After Nine Days
Rescue teams in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after a flash flood sealed them inside. Hundreds of other workers at the project remain missing. The rescue offers a rare positive outcome from a disaster that has affected multiple hydropower sites across the region.
"Two workers were pulled alive from the tunnel nine days after the flood — an outcome few had expected."
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Gloria Steinem, feminist leader, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a central figure in the American women's rights movement, died at the age of 92. As a writer, organiser, and co-founder of Ms. magazine, she spent decades working to remove legal and social barriers that limited women's participation in public life. Her death prompted tributes from activists, politicians, and institutions across the world.
"She was one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality, tearing down those obstacles to young women being able to participate where their talents and hard work took them."
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Two Killed in Minneapolis Apartment Shooting
A gunman opened fire at a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex, killing two residents and wounding two police officers before being shot dead by responding officers. The victims were identified as Muse Afrah, 61, and Dale Henry Spry, 63. A property manager was also shot. Investigators say the suspect had been facing eviction from the building.
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Clancy Murder Trial Stalls Over Single Juror
Deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial entered a sixth day with no verdict, as defence attorney Kevin Reddington warned the judge that one juror appeared to be disregarding the court's instructions. Judge William Sullivan must now decide whether to intervene or risk a mistrial. Clancy is charged with killing her three children — Cora, Dawson, and Callan, all under age six — in January 2023.
"The case could end without a verdict because of a juror who had spurned the instructions of the court."
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Adam Telle Named Acting Army Secretary After Resignation
President Trump appointed Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following Daniel Driscoll's resignation. Telle takes charge of the largest branch of the U.S. military at a moment when American forces remain deployed in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict with Iran. The transition comes during a period of internal restructuring within the Army, adding uncertainty to an already complex operational environment.
"Telle will now begin overseeing the nation's largest fighting force at a time when the U.S. is still engaged in conflict with Iran and significant Army forces are stationed in the Middle East."
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Interior Department Plans Arch Work Before Approval
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced plans to begin excavation for a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington D.C. before the project has received required approvals. The move has drawn concern from preservation groups and Democratic lawmakers who argue the process is being bypassed. Sightlines and existing memorials in the area could be affected by a structure of that scale.
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