Junior Doctors Strike Over Pay and Training Crisis
Junior doctors in England proceed with strike action, rejecting the government's offer as insufficient to address severe job shortages and real-terms pay cuts. Read the full analysis.
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Sweden to compete in Eurovision 2026 despite boycott
Sweden's SVT will participate in Eurovision 2026, rejecting a boycott over Israel's inclusion. Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia withdraw. Read the full story on the contest's political rift.
Cavaliers hit with $250k NBA fine for resting star
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $250,000 by the NBA for breaching player participation rules after resting Darius Garland. It's their second such fine this season. Read the full details.
International nurse recruitment to UK crashes by 50%
A dramatic 50% fall in international nurses coming to the UK is sounding alarm bells for the NHS. Experts warn visa crackdowns will deepen staff shortages and threaten patient safety.
BBC supports Israel Eurovision entry as boycotts grow
The BBC has endorsed the EBU's decision to allow Israel to compete in Eurovision 2026, while Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia announce a boycott. Read the full story on the deepening cultural divide.
Gen Z Stress Costs 26 Million Workdays Annually
A new study finds young Australian employees are taking millions of days off for stress, raising alarm for employers. Experts cite social media and a lack of work ethic as key factors.
Australian Golf Boom: 4 Million New Players in 12 Months
Carrie Bickmore suggests men are taking up golf to escape family life, as new data reveals a staggering four million new Australian players in a year. Discover the reasons behind the sport's evolution.
AI to replace 3 million jobs, report warns
A major report warns AI could displace 3 million UK jobs by 2035. Find out which roles are most at risk and the essential skills needed to survive the automation revolution.
Junior Doctors to Vote on Extending Strike Mandate
English resident doctors will vote on extending their strike mandate for six months. A successful ballot could see industrial action continue until August 2026 amid disputes over pay and job security.
FedEx Cuts 900 Jobs in Texas as AI Reshapes Market
FedEx shuts a Texas logistics centre, laying off 856 staff. This mirrors a wider US trend of mass layoffs as companies embrace AI and automation. Discover the impact on the job market.
HP to cut 6,000 jobs by 2028 in AI push
Tech giant HP announces plans to cut up to 10% of its global workforce, aiming to save $1 billion and integrate AI. Discover the impact on the UK tech sector.
Headteacher exposed penis to colleague, hearing told
A married headteacher faces multiple misconduct allegations after allegedly exposing his erect penis to a colleague in his office. The hearing continues.
Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks outrage
Nursing organisations warn Trump's student loan bill, which reclassifies nursing as a non-professional degree, threatens patient care and the future of the profession. Read the full analysis.
Crisis in Child Post-Mortems: 1 in 5 Wait 6 Months
A critical shortage of paediatric pathologists is causing devastating delays for bereaved families, with one in five waiting over six months for answers after a child's death. Urgent action is needed.
COP30: Indigenous voices seek real climate action
At COP30 climate talks in Brazil, Indigenous participants reflect on symbolic presence versus genuine influence. Discover their mixed reactions to representation and policy outcomes.
Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks funding crisis
Nursing organisations warn that excluding nursing as a 'professional degree' under Trump's new bill threatens patient care by limiting student funding. Learn how this impacts the NHS.
Princess of Wales Makes First Speech Since Cancer Recovery
The Princess of Wales delivered her first public address since cancer treatment at London's Future Workforce Summit, advocating for children's rights and nurturing environments.
Record exodus of overseas doctors from UK NHS
A record 4,880 overseas-trained doctors left the UK in 2024, a 26% rise, with NHS leaders blaming anti-migrant sentiment. Read the full analysis of this crisis.
50,000 nurses may quit UK over immigration plans
New government immigration proposals could trigger an exodus of up to 50,000 nurses from the NHS, deepening the healthcare workforce crisis and threatening patient safety.
Kate Middleton's first speech since cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales made her first public speech in two years at the Future Workforce Summit, urging business leaders to invest in early childhood development for a healthier society.
Princess of Wales Champions Early Childhood Investment
The Princess of Wales and Gareth Southgate unite at London summit launching five business initiatives to support early childhood development, aiming to reach one million children by 2026.
NHS nurses face panic attacks and burnout crisis
Shocking RCN survey reveals two-thirds of nurses work while sick due to staffing shortages. Discover the human cost of the NHS crisis and what's being done.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
20,000 NHS doctors unemployed due to training bottleneck
Exclusive: A striking doctor reveals why 20,000 young medics can't get permanent NHS jobs despite staff shortages. Discover the crisis forcing a five-day walkout.
UK Employers Face Hiring Crisis as Vacancies Soar
British businesses are grappling with an unprecedented employment crisis as job vacancies hit record highs while workers increasingly leave their roles, creating a perfect storm for employers across sectors.
Mamdani's Democracy Lessons for Australia
As Australia faces political crossroads, Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani's groundbreaking ideas about decolonising democracy offer transformative lessons for rebuilding trust in governance.
US Companies Break Holiday Layoff Taboo Amid AI Push
The long-standing corporate taboo of holiday season layoffs is being shattered as US firms embrace cost-cutting and AI-driven workforce reductions, creating a chilling new trend in employment practices.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Britain's £85bn sickness crisis demands urgent action
New analysis reveals Britain's growing sickness absence crisis is costing the economy a staggering £85 billion annually. Discover why supporting people back into employment has become an economic imperative.
BT to cut 55,000 jobs in AI-driven workforce overhaul
Telecoms giant BT reveals plans to slash 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade as artificial intelligence and automation reshape the workforce. The restructuring will reduce BT's total workforce from 130,000 to between 75,000 and 90,000 employees.
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