Waitrose axes autistic volunteer after 18 years of service
Supermarket giant Waitrose sparks outrage after dismissing long-serving autistic volunteer to hire paid staff member, raising questions about corporate inclusion policies.
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Samaritans accused of bullying over branch closures
Exclusive: The Samaritans charity faces explosive claims of suppressing dissent and bullying staff over controversial plans to shut down local branches across the UK, threatening its vital mental health support network.
Volunteer firefighter dies in hit-and-run tragedy
A community mourns as dedicated volunteer firefighter dies after being struck by alleged hit-and-run driver while riding his motorbike, leaving family devastated.
Waitrose sacks autistic volunteer over 'behaviour'
Supermarket giant Waitrose has sparked outrage after dismissing an autistic volunteer from its Cheadle store following complaints about his behaviour, raising serious questions about corporate disability inclusion.
Waitrose sacks autistic volunteer after pay request
Exclusive: Supermarket giant Waitrose terminates autistic volunteer's position after his family requested he receive payment for years of unpaid shelf-stacking work, sparking disability rights concerns.
Wikipedia conference targeted in New York shooting attack
A lone gunman opened fire at a Wikipedia volunteer conference in New York, sending attendees fleeing for safety as bullets shattered windows in a shocking daylight attack.
Volunteer in French vineyards: The ultimate working holiday
Discover how volunteer grape harvesting in France's Rhône region offers an unforgettable cultural experience, free accommodation, and priceless wine education for travel enthusiasts.
Synagogue guard arrested in Manchester terror raid
A volunteer security guard at a Manchester synagogue has been arrested in a major counter-terrorism operation investigating an alleged far-right terror plot, raising serious security concerns within the Jewish community.
British volunteer torches Putin's tank in Ukraine
A courageous British fighter in Ukraine describes the heart-pounding moment he destroyed a Russian tank using Western-supplied weapons, as Vladimir Putin's forces suffer devastating losses.
Manchester Synagogue Attack: Volunteer Injured in Hate Crime
A charity volunteer was violently assaulted while protecting a Manchester synagogue in what police are treating as a religiously motivated hate crime. The Community Security Trust confirms rising antisemitic attacks across the UK.
Taiwan's great flood clean-up: community unites to rebuild
In an extraordinary display of community spirit, thousands of volunteers from all walks of life descended on a devastated Taiwanese town to help clear the wreckage left by catastrophic flooding.
Samaritans Face Major Branch Closures in UK Restructure
Exclusive: Dozens of Samaritans branches across Britain are set to close or merge in a controversial cost-cutting overhaul that volunteers fear will impact vital mental health support services.
British volunteer killed in Ukraine: Parents slam government
Exclusive: The heartbroken family of Sam Newey, a 20-year-old Briton who died fighting Russian forces, speak out about their pride in his courage and their anger at the lack of government support.
Tiger attack at Joe Exotic's former Oklahoma zoo
A volunteer was critically injured in a savage tiger attack at the same Oklahoma animal park once owned by Netflix's 'Tiger King' star, Joe Exotic. The incident raises urgent questions about safety protocols at the controversial facility.
Australian Doctor Alleges War Crimes in Gaza
An Australian doctor who volunteered in Gaza alleges he witnessed war crimes and a severe humanitarian crisis, accusing Israel of deliberately targeting civilians and medical personnel.
National Trust axes gardeners in 'woke' inclusivity row
The National Trust faces a fresh woke controversy after terminating 13 long-serving volunteer gardeners at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk, for not completing mandatory inclusivity training. The charity insists the move promotes diversity, while critics blast it a
Brazil Court Orders Return of Cuban Doctors, Sparks Diplomatic Row
Brazil's Supreme Court has mandated the return of Cuban medics from the Mais Médicos programme, igniting a major diplomatic row with Havana and raising concerns over medical care in remote regions.
School concrete crisis: Watchdog slams government's failing plan
The National Audit Office reveals the DfE's school rebuilding programme is failing to keep pace with crumbling concrete risks, leaving pupils in potentially dangerous buildings across England.
West Ham BANNED from controversial display for Spurs clash
West Ham United have been prohibited by the Premier League from displaying a contentious 'trophy' in their matchday programme for the crucial London derby against Tottenham Hotspur, sparking fan outrage.
9/11 Ground Zero volunteer's 20-year cancer battle
Exclusive: Two decades after the 9/11 attacks, a British volunteer who spent months at Ground Zero receives a devastating aggressive cancer diagnosis, revealing the long-term health crisis facing first responders.
NASA bans Chinese nationals from its space programmes
Exclusive: NASA intensifies its prohibition on Chinese citizens working across its facilities and programmes, citing stringent national security protocols and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Strictly Come Dancing Wins BAFTA TV Award 2024
The BBC's beloved dance show Strictly Come Dancing clinched the coveted Best Entertainment Programme BAFTA, edging out the rebooted Gladiators in a thrilling awards night victory.
London Chef Fights for Ukraine: Eugene Korolev's War
The remarkable journey of Eugene Korolev, a London chef who traded his apron for body armour to defend his Ukrainian homeland. A powerful story of identity, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of war.
American volunteer dies on Ukraine aid train after heroic rescue
Tragic story of DeCarlos Brown, an American volunteer who died on a medical evacuation train in Ukraine after his heroic rescue of a wounded soldier. His final moments were captured by a fellow volunteer.
US may require immigration checks for federal poverty programmes
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
Iran offers nuclear monitoring for sanctions relief
Iran's Foreign Minister signals a major diplomatic shift, proposing full nuclear programme monitoring in return for the lifting of crippling international economic sanctions.
NASA Warns of New Space Race with China for Moon
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warns the US is in a fierce new space race against China to establish a permanent presence on the Moon and control strategic lunar resources.
Iran Expels UN Nuclear Inspectors in Unprecedented Move
The UN's nuclear watchdog condemns Iran's 'disproportionate and unprecedented' expulsion of IAEA inspectors, severely hampering oversight of its rapidly advancing atomic programme.
Indonesia school food poisoning kills one, hospitalises dozens
A free school lunch programme in Bengkulu, Indonesia, has ended in tragedy after one pupil died and over 80 others were hospitalised with severe food poisoning. Health officials are investigating the cause of the outbreak.
Iran hides nuclear gear in panic over bombing threat
Exclusive satellite intelligence reveals Iran's frantic efforts to hide and disperse its surviving nuclear equipment to underground tunnels, in a panicked response to the escalating threat of military action from the West.
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