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Senior Leaders Included as Federal Job Cuts Expand

  The federal government’s latest round of public service reductions is reaching deeper into departments, with executives now among those receiving notices. Deputy ministers have confirmed that leadership roles will not be shielded from the government’s broader plan to streamline operations and reduce staffing levels. The rollout of job‑cut notifications has accelerated in recent weeks, leaving many public servants uncertain about their future. Departments are preparing for significant restructuring as they determine which positions will be eliminated and how responsibilities will be redistributed. Officials say the cuts are part of a long‑term effort to modernize government services and reduce spending. However, concerns are growing about the potential impact on service delivery, especially as experienced managers and specialists face the possibility of being displaced. As departments continue to assess their staffing needs, more details are expected in the coming months about...

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Drone Strike Sparks Emergency in Russian Port City

The Russian port city of Novorossiysk has declared a state of emergency following a Ukrainian drone attack that damaged residential buildings and injured at least five people, including two children. Mayor Andrei Kravchenko announced the decision on his official Telegram account, sharing images of the destruction and directing officials to respond to the crisis.

One of the injured, a woman, remains in serious condition at a local hospital. The attack also affected a grain terminal, with debris from falling drones causing damage to storage units and sparking a fire, which has since been extinguished. Authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage and providing assistance to those affected.

Ukraine has yet to comment on the incident, though its air force reported that Russia launched 183 drones and two ballistic missiles overnight. The ongoing conflict continues to escalate, with both sides engaging in aerial strikes.

This latest attack underscores the growing intensity of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, raising concerns about civilian safety and infrastructure stability in the region.

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