Aleppo Evacuations Ordered Amid Syria-Kurdish Clashes
Fierce fighting in Aleppo displaces 140,000 as Syrian army clashes with US-backed Kurdish forces, threatening a wider conflict. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
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Mass Evacuation in Aleppo Amid Syrian Army Offensive
Tens of thousands evacuate Aleppo after a Syrian army order. Fighting intensifies between government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, raising fears of war crimes and regional escalation. Follow the latest developments.
Woodfield School strikes set to continue over pay cuts
Staff at Woodfield School in Brent announce seven more strike days after rejecting an offer to cut hours. The NEU warns the trust over using agency staff during industrial action.
London bus strike to hit 13 routes this week
Over 300 Stagecoach bus drivers in East London will strike on Jan 8 & 9 in a dispute over alleged bullying and union busting. Passengers warned of severe disruption.
Syrian Winery Stalls in Post-Assad Legal Limbo
A year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian businesses like the Jarjour winery face an uncertain future amid cultural flux and unclear laws on alcohol sales. Explore the challenges of Syria's new era.
RAF and French jets bomb IS tunnel complex in Syria
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, supported by a Voyager tanker, have bombed a former Islamic State weapons stockpile in Syria. The joint UK-France operation targeted access tunnels north of Palmyra to prevent a Daesh resurgence.
UK and France bomb ISIS underground store in Syria
British and French fighter jets have destroyed a major underground Islamic State weapons facility in Syria. Defence Secretary John Healey vows to 'stamp out' any terror resurgence.
Women's Global Resistance: From Rojava to Iceland
Amid global threats to women's rights, feminist resistance is flourishing in unexpected places like Syria's Rojava and Iceland. Discover how grassroots movements are pushing back.
Melbourne Crown Casino workers strike on New Year's Eve
Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino staff will walk out from 10pm to 2am on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The industrial action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
Syria's Deadly Reckoning: A 2025 Podcast
Revisit a powerful 2025 Audio Long Read exploring Syria's brutal sectarian violence through the story of two friends. Listen to the podcast and support in-depth journalism.
Doctors' strike ends, but NHS faces tough weeks
Doctors in England return after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of a challenging winter ahead. Read the latest on NHS strikes and pay disputes.
US Strikes ISIS in Syria, Epstein Files Published
US military unleashes Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria, targeting ISIS. The action coincides with the release of 300,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Full details and reaction.
US Syria Airstrikes After Soldier and Interpreter Deaths
The US military has conducted large-scale airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, a retaliatory move following an attack that killed two soldiers and an interpreter. Defence Secretary Hegseth calls it a 'declaration of vengeance'.
US Strikes ISIS in Syria After Troops Killed
The US military has launched extensive airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, in retaliation for an attack that killed three American citizens. Read the latest developments.
How Europe Can Regain Middle East Influence After Gaza
Europe's stance on Gaza has shattered its credibility. Analyst Nathalie Tocci argues the path to regaining a constructive role lies not in grand diplomacy, but in focusing on stabilising fragile neighbours: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
Actors vote for strike over AI concerns in UK film & TV
Equity union members vote 99% to refuse digital scanning, threatening industrial action over AI protections. A major moment for the UK's creative industries. Read the full story.
Syrian hometown celebrates Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed
Ahmed al-Ahmed, hailed as a hero for disarming the Bondi attacker, has become a global symbol of courage and a source of immense pride for his war-torn Syrian hometown of Nayrab. Read his inspiring story.
Strike: BBC's Hit Detective Drama Streams Free on iPlayer
All six seasons of the acclaimed BBC detective series 'Strike', based on J.K. Rowling's novels, are now free to stream on BBC iPlayer. A seventh season is due in 2026.
NHS Flu Warning as Doctors' Strike Hits Amid Record Cases
The NHS warns patients will feel the impact of a five-day junior doctors' strike starting Wednesday, coinciding with record hospital flu cases. Health bosses urge the public to get vaccinated.
Five-day NHS doctors' strike begins amid flu surge
Resident doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, causing major disruption to NHS services during a record flu season. Health leaders warn of severe delays.
Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria
Sgt Edgar Torres-Tovar and Sgt William Howard died in an attack in Syria. The US blames Islamic State and pledges a forceful response. Read the full story.
Met Police staff strike on NYE over pay dispute
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
Doctors vote for 5-day Christmas strike
Tens of thousands of NHS doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a last-minute government deal. The BMA union cites a 20% real-terms pay cut since 2008. Read the full story.
Chernobyl shield damaged in Russian drone strike
A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.
Russia hails Trump strategy as Ukraine talks enter key stage
Moscow welcomes White House policy shift critical of EU, as efforts to broker a Ukraine peace deal face major hurdles. Zelenskyy meets European leaders amid attacks.
Massive Russian air attack hits Ukraine amid peace talks
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy held a substantive call with US officials, stating real peace progress depends on Moscow's commitment.
NSW bushfires destroy homes; child repatriation refusal criticised
Emergency aid is announced for NSW Central Coast bushfire victims as up to 16 homes are lost. Meanwhile, the federal government faces pressure over its refusal to repatriate Australian children from Syrian camps.
Australia refuses to repatriate citizens from Syrian camps
Australia refuses to issue passports for fewer than 40 citizens, mostly children, held in 'militarised' Syrian camps despite US warnings that inaction 'compounds risk to all of us'.
Syria accuses Israel of fighting 'ghosts' and breaking pact
Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Adrift in Bulgarian Waters
A 149,000-tonne Russian shadow fleet tanker, crippled by a Ukrainian drone, drifts into NATO's Black Sea waters near Bulgaria. Crew evacuation stalled by brutal winter storms.
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