Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association of behaving like 'moaning minnies' after resident doctors announced a Christmas strike. Read the latest on the NHS pay dispute.
Former President Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth claim they were unaware of a follow-up strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug vessel. Explore the details and implications of this military action.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth cites 'fog of war' over a controversial second strike. As Pope urges Trump against military action in Venezuela, tensions escalate over drug trafficking claims.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has invoked the 'fog of war' to defend a controversial second strike on a boat. The news comes as Pope Leo XIV urges President Trump against military action in Venezuela.
Starbucks Workers United threatens the 'longest and biggest' strike in company history as 2,500 baristas walk out, demanding a fair contract after four years of unionisation efforts.
The British Medical Association confirms resident doctors in England will walk out from 17 to 22 December. Get the latest on this breaking NHS strike news and its impact.
President Trump defends aide Pete Hegseth, denying he ordered a second lethal strike on a Caribbean boat. Get the full details on the controversial report and the White House response.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
US President Donald Trump announces complete closure of Venezuela airspace amid escalating anti-drug offensive. Airlines warned as tensions rise between nations.
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
Three major international airlines have suspended flights from Caracas following a US FAA alert about a 'potentially hazardous situation' and heightened military activity. Read the latest developments.
The European Commission unveils a 'military mobility' plan to create a 'military Schengen' zone, easing cross-border movement for armed forces to counter potential Russian aggression. Read the full strategy.
Parliamentary committee warns UK lacks credible defence funding plan as armed forces shrink to historic lows. Read the stark assessment of Britain's military readiness.
At least nine dead after intense Russian drone and missile barrage on western Ukraine. President Zelenskyy demands stronger pressure on Russia as peace talks loom.
As British Library staff strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's demand we value library workers and restore well-stocked libraries, vital to UK culture and education. Join the conversation.
Nearly 400 hospital cleaners and porters in South London have won improved pay and conditions after threatening strike action over unequal contracts.
Bestselling author Sally Rooney urges UK government to address human rights concerns as six Palestine Action prisoners continue hunger strike. Read the full story.
Explosive Pentagon report reveals Trump's alleged politicisation of US military. Defence experts warn of constitutional crisis. Read the full investigation.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strike are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.
Analysis reveals how Trump is purging military leadership and creating a partisan armed forces. Learn how this threatens American democracy and military norms.
NHS chief reports encouraging signs of reduced junior doctor strike participation as five-day walkout continues. Health Secretary criticises impact on patients.
Over 330 low-paid NHS workers at St George's, Epsom and St Helier hospitals have secured full Agenda for Change contracts following strike vote. The deal addresses pay disparities and provides backdated benefits worth millions.
Natalia Khodemchuk, who survived Chernobyl and lost her husband in the 1986 disaster, has been killed in a Russian drone strike on her Kyiv apartment. Read the full tragic story.
London bus drivers begin a series of walkouts, disrupting seven key routes. Discover the affected services and the reason behind the industrial action.
Junior doctors begin 13th strike in ongoing NHS pay restoration battle with Wes Streeting. Over 1.5 million appointments cancelled as dispute shows no sign of resolution.
Starbucks baristas in Brooklyn joined a nationwide strike, turning 'Red Cup Day' into a protest for fair pay and union rights. Discover why customers are boycotting.
Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day strike over pay, disrupting emergency care. The BMA and government failed to agree on a deal after a 28.9% pay rise was deemed insufficient. Learn how patients are affected.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay erosion. Learn how this 13th walkout since 2023 affects NHS services and the ongoing dispute with the government.
Thousands of resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay erosion. NHS warns of major disruption to appointments and operations as government refuses further pay uplift.
Junior doctors in England are returning to picket lines in January 2026 after pay talks collapse. The BMA demands full pay restoration as the government faces another NHS crisis.