Cats' Hunger Strike Over New Food Stuns Owner
A UK cat owner's simple supermarket switch has backfired spectacularly as her two moggies declare an all-out hunger strike against their new meals, sparking concerns and online appeals for solutions.
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Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury
A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.
Broadway musicians and actors authorise strike action
New York's theatre district faces unprecedented disruption as Broadway musicians and actors overwhelmingly vote to authorise strike action in contract disputes, threatening to darken world-famous venues.
Activists begin hunger strike in UK prisons
Dozens of Palestine Action activists held in UK prisons without conviction begin hunger strike protest against their prolonged pre-trial detention and treatment by justice system.
Aer Lingus Manchester crew strike cancels NY flights
Manchester-based Aer Lingus cabin crew launch indefinite strike, cancelling transatlantic services to New York JFK amid ongoing pay and conditions dispute.
Pope Leo brokers historic global hunger agreement
In an unprecedented gathering at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV brokers a groundbreaking international agreement where world leaders commit to concrete action against food insecurity, marking a turning point in the fight against hunger.
Iron Ladies: Women of the Miners' Strike
A powerful new documentary reveals how women became the backbone of the 1984-85 miners' strike, transforming from homemakers to formidable activists in Britain's most bitter industrial dispute.
NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism
Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.
Italy general strike demands Gaza ceasefire
Rome and cities across Italy stand still in unprecedented national strike called by major unions protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza, with transport and schools disrupted nationwide.
Manchester Airport strike causes travel chaos
Manchester Airport faces severe disruption as 300 security and terminal staff launch strike action, demanding better pay and conditions during peak travel season.
ICE detainees hunger strike over Texas jail conditions
Immigration detainees in a Texas jail launch hunger strike over severe overcrowding and inadequate medical care, with some held for over a year without resolution.
British Activist Pardoned After 6 Years in Egyptian Prison
After six years imprisoned in brutal Egyptian jail conditions, British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has been pardoned. His case, marked by prolonged hunger strikes and a massive international campaign, concludes a long battle for justice.
ICE detainees hunger strike over conditions in Louisiana
Dozens of immigration detainees in Louisiana have launched a hunger strike over alleged inadequate medical care and prolonged detention, raising serious human rights concerns.
France braces for nationwide general strike this Thursday
France faces major disruption as public sector unions call a general strike on Thursday 13th February, protesting against austerity measures and demanding better pay and conditions.
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.
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.
Tube drivers earn £100k+ as strikes paralyse London
Exclusive investigation reveals London Underground drivers earning over £100,000 annually as RMT union strikes bring capital to standstill, sparking fury among stranded commuters.
London Commuter Chaos: DLR & Tube Staff Strike
London's transport network faces major disruption as RMT union members on the Docklands Light Railway and London Underground stage a 48-hour strike over pay and conditions, crippling key commuter routes.
Tube Drivers Demand Legoland Tickets in Pay Deal
Commuters face travel misery as Tube drivers hold London to ransom, demanding free Legoland tickets and theme park passes in a shocking new pay deal that threatens to cripple the capital.
London Underground Strike Causes Major Travel Chaos
Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members stage a 24-hour London Underground strike, shutting key stations and crippling access to major airports. Full details on affected lines and alternative travel advice.
London Tube Strike: Week of Commuter Chaos Begins
Commuters face a week of severe disruption as London Underground workers stage a fresh wave of strikes over pay and conditions, crippling the Tube network.
London Tube Strike June 2024: Dates & Travel Chaos
Comprehensive guide to the upcoming London Underground strikes in June 2024. Find out which Tube lines are affected, exact dates of disruption, and essential alternative travel options for navigating the capital.
London Tube Strikes Cause Commuter Chaos & Travel Misery
London grinds to a halt as ASLEF and RMT union strikes cripple the Tube network, causing severe disruption for millions of commuters on multiple lines throughout the week.
London Tube Strike: Full Network Shutdown Causes Travel Chaos
Commuters face travel chaos as 24-hour London Underground strike by RMT and Aslef unions brings the Tube network to a near standstill. Full list of affected lines and alternative travel advice.
London Tube Strike: Week-Long Travel Chaos from Sept 11th
Major disruption expected across London Underground as RMT union announces 48-hour strike from September 11th, followed by overtime ban, in ongoing dispute over working conditions and travel facilities.
London Tube Strike: 5 Days of Commuter Chaos
London faces a week of severe travel disruption as ASLEF and RMT union members stage a massive Tube strike over pay and conditions, shutting down entire lines and causing major delays for millions.
CrossCountry Train Drivers to Strike in October Over Pay
CrossCountry train drivers to stage 24-hour strike in October over pay dispute, threatening severe disruption to long-distance rail services across Britain.
CrossCountry Train Strikes To Cause Bank Holiday Chaos
Passengers across Great Britain face severe Bank Holiday weekend travel disruption as ASLEF union members at CrossCountry trains announce a 48-hour strike over pay.
48-hour London Tube and DLR strike set for July
Commuters face severe disruption as RMT union confirms a 48-hour strike on the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway in a bitter row over pay and working conditions.
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