After weeks of rotting waste piling up, Birmingham's streets are finally clear. The council deployed agency staff to break the industrial deadlock, but unions are vowing a prolonged fight, threatening fresh strikes by spring.
Major London Underground strikes scheduled for September 2024 will cause severe disruption across Tube lines. Here's everything you need to know about dates, alternative transport options and how to navigate the capital during industrial action.
Exclusive: Security officers at the Houses of Parliament launch historic strike action, demanding fair pay and better conditions in a major escalation of ongoing disputes.
A devastating landslide has obliterated an entire village in southern Sudan, claiming an estimated 1,000 lives. A lone survivor has been found as rescue efforts face immense challenges in the remote region.
Exclusive: Warehouse operatives at a major Target distribution hub are demanding higher pay, staging a unique 'walk to the entrance' protest. The action highlights the growing tension between big-box retailers and their logistics workforce amidst the cost
A groundbreaking study reveals a massive legacy pollution crisis across Wales, with tens of thousands of sites potentially holding toxic materials, prompting urgent calls for a national audit and government action.
Exclusive aerial video shows the catastrophic scale of flooding in Pakistan's Punjab province, the worst in its recorded history, with vast landscapes submerged and millions affected.
Scotland's largest teaching union, the SSTA, is preparing to ballot its members on industrial action after rejecting the Scottish Government's latest pay offer, raising the spectre of widespread school disruptions.
A newly unearthed FEMA memo from the eve of Hurricane Katrina delivers a stark, brutal warning to New Orleans residents: evacuate or face almost certain death, as no government help would be coming. The document reveals the terrifying, unfiltered truth of
A chilling AI simulation reveals the catastrophic impact a major eruption of Mount Fuji would have on Tokyo and global supply chains, forecasting chaos, ash-covered streets, and economic paralysis.
Emergency disaster relief declared for Shellharbour after torrential rain triggers severe flash flooding, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure along Crooked Creek.
Travel chaos is set to engulf Sydney and Melbourne airports as Swissport baggage handlers and ground crew launch a 24-hour strike over a bitter pay dispute, demanding a living wage and better conditions.
A powerful new Channel 4 documentary re-examines the 1988 Piper Alpha tragedy that claimed 167 lives, featuring never-before-seen footage and emotional survivor testimonies from Britain's worst offshore disaster.
Exclusive: Major investment in UK battery production set to create thousands of jobs and secure Britain's electric vehicle future, boosting economy and energy security.
A landmark US manufacturing firm closes its California factory after 78 years, laying off hundreds of workers and dealing a severe blow to the state's industrial sector amid a growing business exodus.
A British electrician suffered catastrophic injuries from a 11,000-volt shock and was left waiting for a quarter of an hour for emergency services to reach him, an inquest has heard.
Shocking video captures the catastrophic moment a glacial lake outburst flood devastates a remote Indian village, sweeping away homes and bridges in a terrifying wall of water and debris.
Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.
A major explosion at an industrial facility in Roseland, Louisiana, has triggered a large-scale emergency response and mandatory evacuations. Authorities are investigating the cause as thick, black smoke blankets the area.
A tragic shooting at a US Navy-contracted shipyard in Mississippi leaves one worker dead and another injured. The suspected gunman, a disgruntled employee, was later found deceased from a self-inflicted wound.
In a landmark move, FEMA has eliminated a controversial policy that barred disaster victims from receiving aid if they also had insurance. This long-awaited reform promises to streamline support and remove bureaucratic hurdles for countless families recov
Major emergency response in North London as 70 firefighters tackle a massive blaze at a suspected industrial-scale cannabis farm. Discover the dramatic scenes and police investigation.
A devastating industrial accident at a dairy farm in Colorado has left six people dead. Authorities are investigating the mysterious incident, which occurred in a waste management area, as the community reels from the loss.
Holiday plans across Britain are in jeopardy as airport staff at major tourist hubs vote for strike action, threatening travel chaos from this weekend and potentially lasting the entire year.
A major investigation is underway after a 59-year-old man was killed in a horrific industrial accident at a Perth mining fabrication workshop. WorkSafe has launched a probe into the tragic incident.
A young father-of-two, Tom Williams, 27, was tragically killed when a car he was working on fell on him at a garage in Bury. The inquest hears harrowing details of the health and safety failure.
A massive landslide has devastated part of Santorini's coastline, sending a chunk of the island crashing into the sea as horrified tourists filmed. The catastrophic event, following months of earthquakes, has engulfed a village and raised serious safety c
A massive explosion at a Russian arms plant has left at least six dead and several injured, raising concerns over safety protocols and military production risks.
Labour faces mounting pressure to address looming bin strikes in Westminster, with critics warning of dire consequences if action is delayed.