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Jockey's concussion sparks racing safety review

Queensland jockey Nikita Beriman suffers serious concussion in dramatic race fall, prompting immediate safety protocol review as racing authorities investigate the incident.

Greece strike: Nation halts over 13-hour work day

Greece faces complete paralysis as workers stage a 24-hour general strike against controversial labour reforms extending the work day to 13 hours, shutting down transport, schools and public services.

Champion jockey murdered in Jamaica shooting

Champion jockey Linton 'Lindy' Mullings was brutally murdered in Jamaica. The racing community is in mourning as police launch a manhunt for the gunmen behind the shocking attack.

Lightning Strike Kills Elk Hunters in Colorado Rockies

A devastating lightning strike in a remote Colorado mountain range has killed two elk hunters and injured another, prompting a major rescue operation and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude weather.

Jockey sacked after cocaine video scandal rocks horse racing

Scottish jockey Graham Waddell's career is in tatters after being dismissed by trainer Jim Goldie following the emergence of a viral video allegedly showing him with cocaine. The scandal has sent shockwaves through the British horse racing community.

Colbert's Emmy Plea: Hollywood Must Rehire Staff

Late-night host Stephen Colbert issues a stark warning to Hollywood studios at the 2024 Emmys, demanding they rehire striking production staff before next year's ceremony or face a potential boycott from industry stars.

RMT mocks stranded London commuters from Majorca beach

The RMT union faces a massive backlash after posting a 'cheeky' holiday photo from Majorca, taunting London Underground travellers hit by a crippling 24-hour strike that brought the capital to a standstill.

Jet2 Pilot Qualifies as Professional Jockey

A Jet2 pilot has successfully traded his flight deck for the racetrack, qualifying as a professional jockey after intensive training. Discover his remarkable journey from navigating skies to mastering the turf.

London Tube and DLR staff announce new April strike dates

Millions of London commuters brace for severe disruption as RMT union members on the Tube and Docklands Light Railway schedule a 48-hour walkout in April over an ongoing pay dispute, threatening a complete shutdown of key services.

Major London Underground Strike Causes Travel Chaos

Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members on the London Underground launch a 24-hour strike over working conditions and travel concessions, bringing large parts of the Tube network to a standstill.

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