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Danielle Thornton was waiting for her children in the school pick-up line when she discovered she might have to choose between getting the Covid-19 vaccine and losing her nearly nine-year employment at Citigroup. She and her husband had been watching for months as bosses around the United States imposed vaccine mandates, knowing that their family would be affected. Then it arrived in the form of an email on her phone "We had a lot of discussions about it," she admits. "However, in the end, we concluded that our liberty was more important than a paycheck Danielle is one of thousands of people in the United States who have chosen to forfeit their jobs rather than receive the Covid-19 vaccine. They are a small percentage of the population. Most employers who have implemented such policies, which include approximately a third of the country's largest corporations and 15% of small enterprises, claim that the vast majority of their employees have followed them. More than 9

Thomas Frank has signed a new contract with Brentford that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2024-25 season. Last season, the Dane guided the Bees to Premier League promotion, ending a 74-year absence from the top division. Brian Riemer, Frank's assistant, has also extended his employment until 2025. Brentford director of football Phil Giles said, "They have been vital to the success that we've shared in recent seasons." "We want to keep pushing Brentford forward, competing against clubs far bigger than ourselves and seeing how far we can go." "I am certain that we can build on the achievements that Thomas and Brian, as well as the rest of the staff and players, have helped deliver, and I look forward to what I hope will be a successful season's end and beyond." Frank took over as Brentford manager in 2018 after stepping up from his position as Dean Smith's deputy manager, who left to become the manager of Aston Villa. The Bees

Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, has ordered a Cabinet Office investigation into claims made by a Muslim MP who alleges her faith was used as a justification for her dismissal as a minister in 2020. "Muslimness was presented as an issue," Nusrat Ghani said she was told by a government whip. The Conservative MP expressed her enthusiasm for the investigation, adding that all she wanted was for the problem to be handled seriously. Mark Spencer, the Conservative Chief Whip, said the charges were absolutely incorrect. The fresh Cabinet Office investigation comes at the start of what could be a challenging week for the prime minister, as a report into gatherings on government property that occurred while coronavirus restrictions were in place is due to be completed this week. Sue Gray, a senior civil servant, has been tasked with investigating the nature and purpose of the events, as well as who attended them, "in light of the advice in place at the time." Some of Mr Jo

Thierry Mugler was well-known for his impeccable tailoring and scents. Thierry Mugler, a French fashion designer, died at the age of 73, according to his agents. He was noted for his broad shoulders and precise tailoring, which were influenced by the glitter of the 1940s and 1950s. David Bowie and Lady Gaga were among the celebrities that wore Mugler's creations. He designed Kim Kardashian's legendary "wet dress" for the Met Gala in 2019 after designing many stage costumes for Beyoncé. His perfumes, such as Angel and Alien, were popular in later years. "We are devastated to inform Mr Manfred Thierry Mugler's passing on Sunday January 23rd 2022," Mugler's official Facebook page said. Mugler was hailed as a "visionary whose imagination... pushed people around the world to be bolder and dream greater every day" in a tribute posted on his Instagram profile. He died of natural causes, according to his agent, according to the AFP news agency. He

A Ukrainian civilian participates in a training drill - Russian military have been bolstering their presence along the Ukrainian border. Following Russian invasion predictions, the UK has begun to withdraw workers from the British embassy in Ukraine. There have been no explicit threats to British diplomats, according to officials, but around half of the staff in Kyiv will return to the UK. It comes as the US has urged the relatives of its diplomatic workers in Ukraine to flee the country, warning that a Russian invasion might happen "at any time." Russia has stated that it has no plans to intervene militarily in Ukraine. Due to the continued tensions and the "potential for harassment against US nationals," the US State Department has advised travelers not to travel to Ukraine and Russia. According to a State Department advisory, there are rumors that Russia is considering significant military action against Ukraine. The move is, however, cautious, and nothing specif

The United Kingdom has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to appoint a pro-Russian candidate to run Ukraine's government. Former Ukrainian MP Yevhen Murayev was named as a possible Kremlin candidate by the Foreign Office, which is unusual. Russia has deployed 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border, but denies plotting an invasion. If there is an incursion, UK politicians have warned that the Russian government will face catastrophic consequences. "The information being provided today casts a light on the scope of Russian action meant to destabilize Ukraine, and gives an insight into Kremlin thought," Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a statement. "Russia must de-escalate, halt its aggressive and disinformation campaigns, and follow a diplomatic approach." The Russian Foreign Ministry tweeted that the Foreign Office was "circulating lies" and that it should "end these provocative operations" and "stop propagating rubbi

The United Kingdom has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to appoint a pro-Russian candidate to run Ukraine's government. Former Ukrainian MP Yevhen Murayev was named as a possible Kremlin candidate by the Foreign Office, which is unusual. Russia has deployed 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border, but denies plotting an invasion. If there is an incursion, UK politicians have warned that the Russian government will face catastrophic consequences. "The information being provided today casts a light on the scope of Russian action meant to destabilize Ukraine, and gives an insight into Kremlin thought," Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a statement. "Russia must de-escalate, halt its aggressive and disinformation campaigns, and follow a diplomatic approach." The Russian Foreign Ministry tweeted that the Foreign Office was "circulating lies" and that it should "end these provocative operations" and "stop propagating rubbi

The United Nations has criticized a Yemeni detention center air strike that killed more than 70 people. On Friday, a facility in Saada, a stronghold of the Houthi rebel organization in northwestern Yemen, was attacked. The "escalation must cease," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in a statement. The Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen denied carrying out the air strike in a statement on Saturday. The coalition further claimed that the site was not on a UN-approved list of targets to avoid, and that the Red Cross had not notified it. Since 2015, Saudi-led coalition forces have been fighting Houthi insurgents. As a direct result of the war, tens of thousands of civilians have been killed or injured, including over 10,000 children. Millions have been displaced, and a large portion of the population is on the verge of starvation. Rescue workers were still hauling dead out of the rubble hours after the air hit, and prospects of finding survivors are dimin

As Russia continued to build up its forces near the Ukraine border and planned new naval drills in the Black Sea, the US proposed to convene a summit between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin as a last-ditch effort to avert a new conflict in Europe. Washington and its allies, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, are also prepared to react in writing next week to Russian demands on the future of Nato and European security, which Moscow has stated must be addressed to avoid it using "military actions." However, speaking in Geneva with his Russian colleague Sergei Lavrov, Blinken reiterated the US and Nato positions that no compromise on the key issue could be reached. The idea of a conference comes as a weeks-long deadlock over Ukraine teeters on the verge of a key and perhaps violent phase, raising fears that Europe could be engulfed in conflict once more. During the Geneva talks, Russia increased military pressure on Ukraine by announcing large naval exercises involv

In Minneapolis, a federal civil rights trial for three former US police officers charged with the death of George Floyd has commenced. Three ex-officers are facing federal civil rights charges, according to George Floyd. Senior officer Derek Chauvin was assisted by J Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao in detaining Mr Floyd for allegedly passing a counterfeit banknote. Before he died, Chauvin was caught on camera slamming his knee into the unarmed black man's neck for more than nine minutes. His death, which was seen on video by a bystander, sparked worldwide protests in 2020. Chauvin was convicted of murder in June of last year and is now serving time in a state prison. He avoided a second trial by pleading guilty to federal charges of breaching Mr Floyd's civil rights in December. The cops "wilfully violated" Mr Floyd of his civil liberties during the attempted arrest, according to federal prosecutors, who have presented a list of 48 witnesses they could call