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Major Pacific Storm To Hit California, Southwest US

A significant atmospheric river event is set to batter California and the Southwest US, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, and potential flooding, with meteorologists warning of travel disruptions and power outages.

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

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.

Union Barons Declare War on Starmer's Labour

Sir Keir Starmer's authority is crumbling as militant union bosses, emboldened by Labour's election victory, prepare a crippling wave of strikes that threatens to plunge Britain into chaos and break the Prime Minister's premiership.

Napa Valley Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations

A rapidly expanding wildfire, the 'Hennessey Fire,' is tearing through Napa County, California, prompting urgent evacuations, threatening homes and vineyards, and casting a dense, hazardous smoke plume over the renowned wine region.

Deadly Valley Fever Surge Sparks California Health Alert

Health officials issue urgent warning as cases of the potentially lethal Valley Fever, caused by inhaling fungal spores from disturbed soil, surge across California. Experts link the rise to climate conditions and call for increased public awareness.

Newsom's Redistricting Power Grab Sparks Fury

California Governor Gavin Newsom faces fierce backlash from Republicans over a controversial last-minute redistricting bill, accused of gerrymandering to secure Democratic supermajorities and oust GOP incumbents ahead of the 2026 election.

Victoria softens protest laws after backlash

The Victorian government is set to dilute its controversial anti-protest legislation following fierce opposition from human rights groups and trade unions, marking a significant climbdown.

California wildfire triggers evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders as firefighters battle to contain the blaze amid challenging conditions.

Unions push for green jobs in net zero drive

Trade unions in the UK are calling for a surge in green jobs to support the nation's net zero goals, ensuring workers aren't left behind in the energy transition.

Rayner's union plans spark Tory backlash

Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner faces backlash for promoting union rights on the anniversary of Norman Tebbit's iconic speech, drawing parallels to Thatcher's policies.

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