Israeli court halts subsidies for ultra-Orthodox, deepening turmoil over mandatory military service

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an end to government subsidies for many ultra-Orthodox men who do not serve in the army — a blockbuster ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for the government and the tens of thousands of religious men who refuse to take part in mandatory military service. … Read more

Greek opposition leader briefly sets aside politics for light version of mandatory military service

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s left-wing opposition leader briefly stepped away from politics Friday for a mandatory stint in the military. Stefanos Kasselakis, 35, appeared at an artillery training camp in central Greece to start his brief service in the country’s conscription-based armed forces. A U.S.-based businessman until his unexpected election to the Syriza party’s leadership … Read more

Mikaela Mayer confirms ‘contractually’ mandatory rematch with Natasha Jonas ahead of their first bout | Boxing News

Mikaela Mayer has confirmed if she beats Natasha Jonas there will be a mandatory rematch she has to fulfil. Jonas puts her world title on the line against American star Mayer, live on Sky Sports on Saturday January 20 at the M&S Bank Arena in her Liverpool hometown. The 39-year-old heads into the fight having … Read more

Slovakia’s new government led by populist Robert Fico wins a mandatory confidence vote

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s new government, led by populist Prime Minister Robert Fico who ended the country’s military aid for Ukraine, won a mandatory confidence vote in Parliament on Tuesday. Of the 143 lawmakers present in the 150-seat Parliament, 78 voted in favor of the three-party coalition government that was sworn in on Oct 25. … Read more

Twitter/X CEO didn’t seem to know about Elon Musk’s mandatory fee plan

Twitter/X CEO and prime glass cliff candidate Linda Yaccarino appeared at the 2023 Code Conference on Sept. 27, speaking to CNBC’s Julia Boorstin about the platform formerly known as Twitter. Unfortunately, her responses about the company’s direction weren’t reassuring — and also indicated a possible breakdown in communication with owner Elon Musk. A telling moment … Read more