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Bank of England gold at risk in security strike

Exclusive: The Bank of England faces an unprecedented security crisis as guards protecting Britain's £200 billion gold reserves prepare to walk out over pay disputes, raising alarm about the safety of the nation's wealth.

NSW Prisons Lockdown as Guards Strike Over Safety

Correctional officers across New South Wales have walked off the job, plunging the state's prison system into complete lockdown amid escalating concerns about staff safety and chronic understaffing.

NZ's Largest Strike: 300,000 Workers Walk Out

In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.

Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury

A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.

Broadway musicians and actors authorise strike action

New York's theatre district faces unprecedented disruption as Broadway musicians and actors overwhelmingly vote to authorise strike action in contract disputes, threatening to darken world-famous venues.

French PM survives twin no-confidence votes

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu clings to power after surviving two dramatic no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, testing President Gabriel Attal's minority government.

Iron Ladies: Women of the Miners' Strike

A powerful new documentary reveals how women became the backbone of the 1984-85 miners' strike, transforming from homemakers to formidable activists in Britain's most bitter industrial dispute.

London Tube Strike Causes Major Travel Chaos

Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members stage 24-hour London Underground strike over working conditions and safety concerns, shutting down key tube lines.

NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism

Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.

French PM Lecornu Resigns in Political Shakeup

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has unexpectedly resigned from his position, creating political uncertainty in Paris and raising questions about the future direction of the French government.

French PM Resigns After Weeks - Major Blow to Macron

In a stunning political development, France's newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu has abruptly resigned, dealing another embarrassing setback to President Emmanuel Macron's administration after recent election losses.

Italy general strike demands Gaza ceasefire

Rome and cities across Italy stand still in unprecedented national strike called by major unions protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza, with transport and schools disrupted nationwide.

Italy general strike over Gaza and workers' rights

Major Italian cities face widespread disruption as unions stage 24-hour general strike protesting Israel's military action in Gaza while demanding better domestic employment conditions.

French air strike threatens Easter UK flights

British travellers face Easter holiday disruption as French air traffic controllers announce strike action, threatening widespread flight cancellations and delays across UK airports.

Ryanair cancels 600 flights in major travel blow

Ryanair cancels 600 flights across Europe due to French air traffic control strikes, disrupting thousands of British travellers' holiday plans. Find out which routes are affected and your passenger rights.

Greece strike: Nation halts over 13-hour work day

Greece faces complete paralysis as workers stage a 24-hour general strike against controversial labour reforms extending the work day to 13 hours, shutting down transport, schools and public services.

French air strike threatens UK holiday flight chaos

Massive French air traffic control walkouts from September 25th threaten widespread flight cancellations and delays for British holidaymakers heading to Spain and Mediterranean destinations.

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