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Junior doctors strike for five days in England
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day walkout after rejecting the government's pay offer. Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to reach a deal with the BMA. The strike continues until Monday.
Acas Talks Start to Resolve Junior Doctors' Strike
Conciliation service Acas hosts crucial talks to end the junior doctors' dispute as they strike for the 14th time over pay and jobs. Follow the latest updates.
Sultana Vows to Stay at Prison Over Hunger Striker's Health
Zarah Sultana MP warns Justice Secretary David Lammy that activist Qesser Zuhrah's death 'will be on his hands' unless she is urgently transferred from HMP Bronzefield to hospital on day 46 of her hunger strike.
Freemasons Sue Met Police Over Membership Rule
Masonic bodies are taking the Metropolitan Police to court over a new rule forcing officers to declare membership. The legal row follows recommendations from the Daniel Morgan murder report.
Junior Doctors Begin 14th Strike in Pay Dispute
Resident doctors in England start a five-day walkout, their 14th since March 2023, after rejecting a government deal on training places but not pay. NHS leaders warn of significant disruption.
NHS calls for mediation to end junior doctors' strike
Health service leaders plead for independent mediation to break the deadlock between Wes Streeting and the BMA, as a five-day junior doctors' strike begins, threatening severe patient disruption.
MPs urge Lammy to meet lawyers over hunger strikers' health
Lawyers warn Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers may die without justice secretary's intervention. Over 50 MPs and peers demand urgent meeting as health deteriorates.
Disney Gaston Live-Action Movie Prompts Fan Backlash
Disney's plan for a live-action Gaston film from Beauty and the Beast has ignited a fierce online backlash. Fans criticise the choice as a 'cashgrab'. Read the full story here.
Trump sues BBC for £7.5bn over edited speech
US President Donald Trump launches a massive £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary maliciously edited his January 6 speech. Read the full details.
Resident Doctors Reject Offer, Strike Goes Ahead
Resident doctors in England will strike after rejecting the government's offer, citing a critical jobs crisis and real-terms pay cuts. Read why they demand respect and action.
Alpine glaciers face peak extinction rate in eight years
A new study reveals Europe's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, with peak extinction hitting the Alps within eight years. Urgent climate action is needed to preserve vital water sources and cultural heritage.
Rugby's brain-damaged players wait five years for help
Five years after The Guardian first revealed the legal action, over 1,000 former rugby players with neurodegenerative conditions remain trapped in protracted court battles. Discover why progress has stalled.
Australian Skydiving Instructors Strike Over Pay
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a historic strike over pay and conditions, disrupting flights during the busy festive season. Read the full story on the industrial action.
Student jailed for 90 days after chicken 'rescue'
A California student has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay over $100,000 after breaking into a poultry farm to 'rescue' four chickens. Read the full story.
Skydiving instructors strike in unprecedented action
Skydiving instructors across the UK are staging an unprecedented strike today, halting operations at major tourism sites. Meanwhile, the government receives a crucial US review on the Aukus submarine pact. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
Rochdale Council's delayed response to CEO misconduct
Rochdale council faces criticism for waiting over five weeks to suspend CEO James Binks after receiving a report detailing unwanted sexual advances. Discover the full timeline and fallout.
Trump denies knowledge of second strike on Venezuelan boat
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.
Sister's Fear as Prison Hunger Strike Enters Second Month
The sister of a hunger-striking prisoner linked to Palestine Action says she fears every call could be their last. As the protest enters its second month, families demand government action.
Council legal action over last police front desk closure
Richmond Council launches legal action against the Met Police and Mayor over the 'unlawful' closure of Twickenham's front desk, leaving the borough without any public police counter. Read the full story.
From puppy scam victim to fraud-fighting app founder
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
Eben Etzebeth faces ban after red card for eye contact
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth faces a disciplinary hearing and potential eight-week ban for alleged eye-gouging in South Africa's win over Wales. Full details on the incident and consequences.
Senior officer sent dick pics, barred from policing
A senior police commander sent explicit photos to a junior female officer. He retired hours before a gross misconduct hearing and has now been barred. Read the full story.
Resident Doctors Announce 5-Day Christmas Strike
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from 17-22 December over pay and job security, following November's action. The BMA urges the government to act.
Trump: 'I wouldn't have wanted' second Caribbean strike
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 staff join Birmingham bin strike over bullying claims
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.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency staff join walkout
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
Climate activists block world's largest coal port in Newcastle
Rising Tide climate protesters in kayaks successfully turned coal ships around by blocking Newcastle shipping channel. Over 130 arrested including 71-year-old activist.
Ashurst lawyer disciplinary hearing over false insurance claim
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
East London Christmas bin strikes announced
Refuse workers in Waltham Forest announce 13 days of Christmas strikes in a dispute over pay. Discover the dates and how households will be affected.
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