New recruits for Russia's war in Ukraine will have debts up to 10 million rubles canceled under a presidential decree. Another new law reportedly foresees the use of Russian armed forces to protect citizens abroad.
Recruits joined the Vatican's Pontifical Swiss Guard, the world’s oldest standing army, in a swearing-in ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The new guards suited up in distinctive yellow, blue and red uniforms and pledged to defend and serve the pope.
PwC, one of the world's biggest consultancy firms, plans to increase the number of graduates it takes on next year, its UK boss has told the BBC, brushing aside concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) was undermining hiring at the firm.