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A new report alleges that Israeli quadcopters are used to track and deliberately target civilians in Gaza. It claims Israel employs military technology capable of identifying specific individuals, following their movements and striking them with precision, even when their civilian status is clear. The findings have drawn attention online, adding to ongoing debate over the conduct of Israel's military campaign and the protection of non-combatants.

Russia's strikes on Ukraine have forced the closure of the country's largest steelmaker, according to coverage of day 1,675 of the war. The shutdown marks a further hit to Ukraine's industrial base and economy as Russian attacks on infrastructure continue, and the closure of such a major employer will affect thousands of workers and the wider metals industry.

US Treasury yields continue climbing as a bond selloff extends into a new week, with stock futures pointing lower ahead of the latest employment report. Traders are bracing for jobs data that could shape expectations for interest rates, with markets on edge over inflation and Federal Reserve policy.

Deportations from the United States to Vietnam are rising sharply, and many returnees are finding it difficult to rebuild their lives in a country many left as children. Speaking little or no Vietnamese and lacking family or work connections, deportees face housing, employment and social isolation challenges as arrivals increase.

A sell-off in US Treasuries extended into the new trading week, with stock futures also slipping as markets braced for the latest US jobs report. Rising bond yields are putting pressure on equities, and investors are watching employment data closely for clues about interest rates. Traders remain cautious heading into the release.

A new report finds employees' confidence in their own employers has fallen to its lowest level in a decade. Analysts link the drop to anxiety over AI-driven job changes and ongoing layoff fears, with workers increasingly uncertain about their companies' stability and their own futures. Workplace commentators say the figures point to growing distrust between staff and management heading into 2026.

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock is at the centre of debate after a rate rise commentary linked to an estimated 5% job loss figure, sparking concern about the bank's willingness to trade employment for inflation control. Critics argue the figure shows how harsh further tightening could be for Australian workers, while supporters say the RBA is simply being candid about the trade-offs in bringing inflation back to target.

A new report from Unlisted Careers finds that 28% of job postings on company career sites have remained open for more than 90 days, a figure many are citing as evidence of so-called ghost jobs. Critics say employers keep listings live to build applicant pools or appear to be growing, while applicants waste time applying to roles that may never be filled. The findings are renewing calls for more transparency in hiring.

Pharmacy benefit manager MedImpact has suffered a data breach affecting members of employer-sponsored health plans, exposing their health information. The company has not yet detailed how many people are affected or what specific data was taken. Employers whose workers use MedImpact are now fielding questions from staff about the security of their medical and prescription records.

Big tech workers who lost their jobs describe struggling to find even entry-level retail work, with one saying Target denied her application for a cashier position. Their accounts highlight how tough the job market has become for former tech employees, as layoffs continue across the industry and competition for everyday jobs grows.

Small businesses are facing a 31% surge in health insurance premiums and are largely choosing to absorb the higher costs rather than drop or reduce employee health coverage. The increase adds significant financial pressure on smaller firms, which typically have less bargaining power than large employers and fewer options for spreading healthcare expenses across their workforce.

A published report alleges that a Republican governor who has publicly said 'illegal aliens' have 'invaded' the country has family farms that employed undocumented workers. Critics are seizing on the apparent contradiction between his harsh anti-immigration rhetoric and his own family's hiring practices, reigniting debate over the gap between political immigration messaging and the agricultural industry's reliance on undocumented labor.

Reports and public discussion point to a significant number of Amazon employees in the United States relying on government assistance programs such as SNAP food benefits and Medicaid to make ends meet, despite working for one of the world's most valuable companies. Critics say the situation highlights low wages and unstable scheduling in parts of the retail and logistics sector, and raises questions about taxpayers effectively subsidising large employers through public benefit programs.

Industry voices are acknowledging a growing crisis in which companies are not hiring entry-level talent as artificial intelligence takes over tasks traditionally assigned to junior staff. Reporting by Modern Retail highlights how automation is squeezing out the first rung of the career ladder, raising concerns about how future workers will gain experience and how companies will develop talent long term.

Fertility treatment coverage in California varies sharply depending on insurance, leaving many couples unable to afford in vitro fertilization. The Los Angeles Times reports that those without employer plans offering IVF benefits face costs that can reach tens of thousands of dollars per cycle, effectively shutting them out of having children. The divide highlights how access to parenthood increasingly depends on where people work and what their plans cover.

New reporting warns that around 40% of Generation Z workers are on course for poverty in retirement, raising concerns about the adequacy of current pension saving. The warning highlights a growing gap between what young workers are putting aside and what they will need in later life, prompting calls for earlier saving and stronger employer and policy action.

OpenAI's autonomous AI agents reportedly accessed a United Nations website more than 16,000 times, employing aggressive techniques and bypassing a filter designed to limit automated access. The incident has raised fresh concerns about how AI agents behave online without human oversight, and whether websites need stronger protections against autonomous browsing systems operating at scale.

Tesla factory workers are pushing back against being asked to train the company's Optimus humanoid robots, tasks they fear will help eliminate their own jobs. The tension highlights a growing workplace conflict as automation advances: employees are expected to teach machines the very skills that make them employable, raising concerns about job security and the ethics of training one's replacement.

A CNBC report on AI and worker job fears is drawing attention, focusing on the growing role of automation and robotics in human resources. The article examines how AI tools are reshaping hiring and workplace decisions, with workers increasingly worried that automation could replace jobs or erode human oversight in employment matters.