Palestine Action hunger striker hospitalised after 46 days
Qesser Zuhrah, on a 46-day hunger strike at HMP Bronzefield, was taken to hospital as protesters demanded urgent medical care. Read the latest on the prisoners' demands.
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Six Palestine Action Prisoners in Critical Hunger Strike Phase
Six unconvicted Palestine Action prisoners have passed 46 days without food in the UK's longest hunger strike for decades. Campaigners urge Labour ministers to intervene to prevent deaths, drawing parallels to the 1981 IRA protests.
MP's Prison Protest Over Hunger Striker's Hospital Care
Coventry South MP Zarah Sultana stages protest at HMP Bronzefield, demanding urgent hospital transfer for hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah. Over 200 celebrities back the cause.
Five-day NHS doctor strike begins across England
Up to half of England's medical workforce begins a five-day strike over pay. Search our interactive map to see if your hospital is affected and what to do if you need care.
MPs demand Lammy meets lawyers over hunger strikers' health crisis
Lawyers warn prisoners on prolonged hunger strike may die without justice secretary's intervention. Over 50 MPs and peers urge David Lammy to meet representatives to 'prevent a catastrophe'.
Hull Trains drivers strike over sacking in fatigue dispute
Hull Trains drivers launch a 48-hour strike over the sacking of a colleague who reported fatigue. The union claims unfair dismissal, while the company cites a safety risk. Read the latest on this ongoing industrial action.
Catastrophic Hunger Warning for Cameroon by WFP
The World Food Programme warns of catastrophic hunger levels in Cameroon if a $67 million funding shortfall isn't met. Over 3.3 million need aid. Urgent action required.
30 asylum seekers launch hunger strike over UK policy
Thirty asylum seekers in a UK detention centre have begun a hunger strike protesting their forced removal to France under Labour's 'one in, one out' policy. Read more on this developing story.
UK Couple on Hunger Strike in Iran Jail: Son's Plea
Lindsay and Craig Foreman mark a birthday in an Iranian prison. Their son Joe reveals they are on hunger strike, having 'lost all hope' after nearly a year detained on 'ludicrous' spying charges.
Asylum seekers hunger strike over UK deportation fears
Dozens of asylum seekers in UK detention centres begin hunger strike protesting potential Rwanda deportations. Government faces mounting pressure over immigration policy.
Hunger Games Prequel Trailer Reveals Haymitch's Past
Lionsgate unveils the first trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise On the Reaping, featuring a transformed Glenn Close and young Haymitch's brutal journey. In cinemas 20 November 2026.
Glenn Close's Major Hunger Games Transformation
Glenn Close reveals a dramatic new look as Drusilla Sickle in the 'Sunrise on the Reaping' trailer. The Hunger Games prequel hits cinemas in 2026.
Rooney: UK must address prisoner mistreatment
Author Sally Rooney urges the UK government to address the shocking mistreatment of six Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike. Demand justice and fair trials now.
Eminem sues Australian brand Swim Shady over trademark
Rap superstar Eminem launches legal action against Australian beach brand Swim Shady, claiming trademark infringement of his Slim Shady persona. Discover the details of this international legal battle.
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.
Britons in Iran begin hunger strike in 'cry for help'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex have started a hunger strike in Tehran's Evin Prison after feeling 'let down' by the UK government. Their family pleads for action.
Microsoft AI Tool Faces Legal Action Over Fake Citations
Tech giant Microsoft confronts potential class action lawsuit after its AI-powered Copilot allegedly generated false legal precedents, misleading Australian lawyers and threatening court integrity.
Leonardo UK catering staff strike over pay dispute
Hundreds of catering workers at Leonardo UK sites across Britain begin sustained strike action in dispute over real-terms pay cuts and working conditions.
Union threatens strike at Leonardo over pay dispute
Unite the Union prepares for industrial action ballot at Leonardo's Edinburgh and Southampton sites as workers reject 'inadequate' pay offer from the defence contractor.
New York Food Banks in Emergency Shutdown - Hunger Crisis
A perfect storm of funding crises and soaring demand has forced New York's emergency food network to the brink of collapse, leaving vulnerable families without essential supplies.
Bank of England gold at risk in security strike
Exclusive: The Bank of England faces an unprecedented security crisis as guards protecting Britain's £200 billion gold reserves prepare to walk out over pay disputes, raising alarm about the safety of the nation's wealth.
Terrifier actress sues producers over nude scene royalties
Catherine Corcoran files lawsuit against Terrifier producers alleging unpaid royalties and unauthorised use of her nude scenes in the cult horror film's sequel and merchandise.
NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out
In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.
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.
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.
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