Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure, following mass layoffs Feb 7, 2026 06:05PM

WASHINGTON, Feb ⁠7 (Reuters) - Washington ⁠Post ‍publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it ‍announced on Saturday after carrying out ​widespread layoffs this week. 

"During my tenure, ​difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post so ​it can for many years ahead publish high-quality nonpartisan news ​to millions of customers each day," Lewis wrote in ‌a message to staff that was shared online by... (continue reading...)


Dorsey’s Block cutting up to 10% of staff, Bloomberg News reports Feb 7, 2026 05:19PM

Feb ⁠7 (Reuters) - ⁠Jack ‍Dorsey's ‍fintech Block is ​considering ​cutting up to 10% of its ​workforce during ​annual performance reviews, ‌Bloomberg News reported on ​Saturday citing ⁠people familiar ‌with the ‌matter.

Reuters could not ‌immediately verify the report.

(Reporting ‍by Anusha Shah ⁠in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrea Ricci)


American Airlines CEO agrees to meet pilots union over concerns Feb 7, 2026 05:16PM

Feb 7 (Reuters) - American ⁠Airlines CEO ⁠Robert ‍Isom said on Saturday he would meet with the carrier's pilots union as soon ‍as possible, as concerns by aviators grow over ​its handling of a recent storm and company financials.

Isom told Allied ​Pilots Association President Nick Silva in a letter that he and the U.S. carrier's board discussed the union's request for a ​meeting.

"The Board and I are aligned with you in the desire to make... (continue reading...)


Japan votes in test for PM Takaichi as snow weighs on turnout Feb 7, 2026 05:07PM

TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japanese voters were casting ballots on ⁠Sunday in an election ⁠expected to hand ‍Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a resounding win, although record snowfall in parts of the country could keep many voters at home.

The conservative coalition of Takaichi, the nation's first female leader, could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower ‍house of parliament, according to multiple opinion polls, a large gain from the 233 it is... (continue reading...)


North Korea to convene 9th Congress in late February, KCNA reports Feb 7, 2026 04:39PM

SEOUL, Feb ⁠8 (Reuters) - North ⁠Korea ‍will convene the 9th Congress in late February ‍in Pyongyang, state media KCNA ​reported on Sunday, without elaborating on ​the date.

The ruling Workers' Party's political bureau held a meeting on Saturday to ​prepare for the Congress, including the agenda and the ​timing, KCNA said.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ‌had visited various military and economic facilities ahead of the ​Congress, such as ⁠a... (continue reading...)


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