Year: 2025

Tesla’s board is actively seeking a successor for Elon Musk, having approached executive search firms about a month ago.

Charles Ong’ondo Were, a Kenyan MP, was shot dead in Nairobi, confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.

The British military has participated in joint airstrikes with the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This marks the first strike under the Biden administration involving the UK, targeting locations used for drone manufacturing near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.

EA has announced the discontinuation of its partnership with the World Rally Championship, halting all future rally game development following significant layoffs of up to 400 staff.

The PLO has appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy to Mahmoud Abbas, creating a position that allows for potential succession, though his leadership is not assured due to other candidates’ possibilities.

Lauren Winfield-Hill, captain of Yorkshire, has joined Essex on loan for the Women’s Vitality Blast, aiming to compete in the top tier starting May 29.

The “de minimis” rule exempts low-value imports from customs tariffs, with thresholds varying by country (£135 in the UK, $800 in the US).

Job Cuts and Industry Stability: EA has faced significant layoffs, with 700 jobs cut last year and an additional 400 this year, raising concerns about the company’s ability to sustain game development talent.

Paul Weller, Primal Scream, and over 40 artists have signed an open letter supporting the politically-charged Belfast rap group Kneecap amid controversy over their recent performances.

Formula 1 has extended its partnership with the Mexico Grand Prix, finalising a three-year contract that will keep the race on the calendar until at least 2028.