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UK faces worst wildfire season in history

Britain faces an unprecedented wildfire crisis in 2025, with firefighters warning this year could surpass all previous records for destruction. Experts point to climate change and extreme weather as key factors driving the alarming trend.

How nostalgia clouds doctors' strike judgments

Experts warn that rose-tinted views of the past are skewing public perception of ongoing NHS strikes, with emotional biases clouding rational debate about healthcare reforms.

NHS nurses and GPs vote on strike action

Thousands of NHS nurses and GPs across the UK are voting on potential strike action as pay disputes escalate, raising fears of further disruption to healthcare services.

Junior doctors' strikes erode public goodwill

As junior doctors stage their longest-ever strike, public patience wears thin amid record NHS waiting lists and cancelled operations. Experts warn the profession risks losing its privileged status.

US firefighter shortage fuels wildfire crisis

Severe shortages of wildland firefighters in the US are hampering efforts to control increasingly destructive wildfires, raising concerns over public safety and environmental damage.

Hero firefighter saves kids in deadly Somerset coach crash

A heroic off-duty firefighter sprang into action when a school coach overturned in Somerset, tragically killing one child and injuring 21 others. His quick thinking saved lives as he freed trapped children from the wreckage.

Putin ally urges strikes against West

A key ally of Vladimir Putin has suggested launching preemptive strikes against Western nations, accusing them of waging a 'large-scale war' against Russia. The remarks come as relations between Moscow and the West continue to deteriorate.

EasyJet cancels flights amid French strikes

EasyJet has cancelled over 100 flights due to French air traffic control strikes, disrupting travel plans for thousands. Here’s the latest on the situation and passenger rights.

French strikes ground EasyJet and Ryanair flights

Thousands of travellers face chaos as French air traffic controllers' strikes force cancellations of hundreds of flights, including major disruptions for EasyJet and Ryanair passengers.

Handwritten note saves mom and son from wildfire

A desperate mother and her young son were rescued from a raging California wildfire after leaving a handwritten note for firefighters. Their incredible survival story highlights the power of quick thinking in a crisis.

UN Warns of Gaza Catastrophe Amid Israeli Strikes

The United Nations reports severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies in Gaza amid escalating Israeli military operations, raising fears of a deepening humanitarian disaster.

Ryanair faces summer strikes disruption

Ryanair passengers could face major disruptions this summer as French air traffic controllers plan strikes, threatening flights across Europe.

Israel strikes Syria amid deadly clan clashes

Israeli forces have launched attacks on Syrian military positions following violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities, raising fears of further regional instability.

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