BHP to cut hundreds of jobs at Pilbara iron ore mines
BHP has confirmed job cuts across several of its iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The changes affect sites including South Flank, Mining Area C, Jimblebar and Newman, according to details reported on Wednesday. The move comes as the company seeks to reshape parts of its iron ore business in one of Australia's most important mining areas.The company did not say exactly how many roles would go, but reports indicate around 300 jobs could be axed. A spokesperson said the miner was making changes to ensure the business could continue to make a significant contribution to the region... [Continue Reading]
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France protests over school conditions swell nationwide amid reports of violence
Mass rallies have spread across France in support of high school students protesting poor school conditions, with turnout rising sharply from the previous nationwide demonstrations. The movement has become a major political challenge for President Emmanuel Macron as his term moves toward its end. Most of Tuesday's protests were peaceful, but violence broke out on the sidelines of one march in Paris.The Interior Ministry said 161,500 people took part in the demonstrations on Tuesday, more than double the 71,500 it reported for Thursday's nationwide rallies. Unions helping to organise the protests put the total turnout much higher, at 480,000. Police... [Continue Reading]

