Australia's Gig Workers Win $32/Hour Pay Deal
Uber Eats and DoorDash agree to a historic reform plan with the Transport Workers Union, setting a minimum pay rate and new protections for tens of thousands of delivery riders and drivers.
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The Hives review: Veteran punks fizz with megawatt energy
Swedish punk'n'roll legends The Hives deliver an explosive Cardiff performance, proving their enduring power 25 years after their first UK tour. Don't miss their UK tour dates.
Australia Sets World-First Minimum Pay for Gig Drivers
Australia's food delivery giants, DoorDash and Uber Eats, have agreed with the Transport Workers' Union on a landmark deal for minimum pay and accident insurance for drivers. Discover the details of this world-first initiative.
Jackie Apostel's Tribute to Boyfriend Cruz Beckham
Jackie Apostel declares herself Cruz Beckham's biggest fan in a new Instagram post, sharing intimate snaps and hinting at his upcoming debut album. See the details here.
Chinese Noodle House Closes in Sydney's Chinatown
Beloved Chinese Noodle House in Sydney's Chinatown announces permanent closure after landlord ends lease. Follow their Instagram for updates on a potential new location.
Apple Martin's Music Debut Sparks 'Nepo-Baby' Backlash
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's daughter Apple faces criticism for her musical debut in Nashville, with TikTok users slamming the performance as 'drunken karaoke'.
Harper Beckham moved to tears by brother Cruz's gig
Harper Beckham was brought to tears watching her brother Cruz perform at an intimate Notting Hill show. Victoria Beckham shared the emotional tribute. Read the full story.
Cruz Beckham's private gig leaves parents emotional
Cruz Beckham performed an intimate gig for family and friends in a private Notting Hill venue. David and Victoria Beckham booked the entire space, leaving them with 'tears of pride'. Read the full story.
Cruz Beckham's Family Pride After Intimate Gig
Cruz Beckham moved his parents David and Victoria to tears with a heartfelt performance. The star and his girlfriend also shared sweet PDA online. Discover the family's proud reactions.
Cruz Beckham's family support his London performance
Cruz Beckham performed with his band The Breakers in London, earning praise from parents David and Victoria. The 20-year-old showcased his new music to family and friends.
David and Victoria Beckham's pride at son Cruz's gig
David and Victoria Beckham were moved to tears watching son Cruz perform with his new band at a private Notting Hill gig. The family showed their full support for his music career.
Amyl and The Sniffers gig cancelled, band donates fee
A free Amyl and The Sniffers concert in Melbourne was shut down due to safety fears after crowd surge. The band responded by donating their fee as bar tabs across the city. Read the full story.
Chinese Restaurants Near UK Military Bases Investigated
Exclusive investigation reveals disproportionate number of Chinese restaurants near sensitive UK military sites amid ongoing espionage concerns. Read the full analysis.
Global markets fall on tech sell-off and China fears
World markets tumble following Wall Street's worst day in a month, a major tech sell-off, and record weak investment data from China. Discover the full impact on global finance.
Bob Vylan Manchester gig cancelled after Jewish group complaint
Punk duo Bob Vylan's Manchester performance was abruptly cancelled after concerns raised by the Jewish Representative Council, sparking debate about free speech and antisemitism in music.
DPD drivers claim revenge sackings over pay cut protests
Delivery giant DPD faces allegations of systematically firing drivers who spoke out against significant pay reductions, raising concerns about workers' rights in the gig economy.
Stand-Up Disaster: When Audience Actually Laughed
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts the terrifying moment his comedy routine went unexpectedly right when disaster struck during a live performance.
UK cracks down on illegal migrants in food delivery apps
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood launches sweeping immigration crackdown targeting food delivery platforms, requiring stringent right-to-work checks to combat illegal employment.
Home Office threatens Deliveroo riders with deportation
The UK government is targeting migrant delivery riders with removal warnings, sparking outrage from Labour and migrant rights organisations over hostile environment tactics.
Uber Eats driver carjacked at knifepoint in London
A delivery driver was violently carjacked by knife-wielding thieves in Croydon while making an Uber Eats delivery, in a terrifying attack that highlights growing safety concerns for gig economy workers.
Beijing's Delivery Riders: Stories of China's Gig Economy
A groundbreaking collection reveals the hidden struggles of China's gig economy workers, exposing the human cost behind Beijing's convenience culture through powerful fictional narratives.
Chinese nationals join Ukraine's fight against Russia
Exclusive interviews reveal why ordinary Chinese citizens are risking everything to fight for Ukraine against Russia, defying Beijing's official neutrality stance.
Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s
Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.
Cruz Beckham's girlfriend Jackie Apostel revealed at gig
Exclusive: David and Victoria Beckham's son Cruz makes rare public appearance with girlfriend Jackie Apostel at secret London gig, spark romance rumours and fan frenzy.
Trump Tariffs Threaten Florida Importer's Business
A Florida-based importer reveals how Trump's proposed 60% tariffs on Chinese imports could devastate small businesses and increase consumer prices across Britain.
Cruz Beckham rocks out with The Kooks at London pub
David and Victoria Beckham's son Cruz Beckham was spotted enjoying an electrifying performance by The Kooks at a packed London pub, joined by girlfriend Jackie Apostel who was moved to tears by the emotional performance in front of just 100 lucky fans.
Cruz Beckham's pub gig debut rocks London venue
Cruz Beckham, the 20-year-old son of football legend David and fashion icon Victoria, made his musical debut at a packed London pub, showcasing his rock ambitions to an enthusiastic crowd.
Newsom signs AB7, reshaping California worker classification
Governor Gavin Newsom signs landmark AB7 legislation, creating seismic changes to California's employment landscape and sparking intense debate about worker classification.
Asian stocks tumble as US-China trade tensions flare
Fresh trade disputes between Washington and Beijing trigger market turmoil across Asia, while surprisingly strong Chinese export data adds complexity to the economic standoff.
TikTok job cuts prompt UK national security probe demand
Senior Conservative MPs demand investigation into TikTok's sudden job cuts amid national security concerns and questions about Chinese government influence.
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