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NYC Nurses Strike as Flu Season Hits Hospitals

Thousands of nurses across three major New York hospital systems have walked out over staffing and safety, threatening patient care during a severe flu outbreak. Read the latest.

NYC's Biggest Nurses Strike: 15,000 Walk Out

Nearly 15,000 New York City nurses are set to strike on Monday, disrupting major hospitals during a severe flu season. Governor Hochul declares a state of emergency. Read the latest.

16,000 NYC Nurses to Strike Over Pay and Conditions

Nearly 16,000 nurses at major New York City private hospitals are set to walk out on Monday in a dispute over pay, health insurance, and chronic understaffing. Read the latest on the escalating healthcare crisis.

New Year's Eve Strikes at Westminster and DLR

Security staff at the Palace of Westminster and DLR cleaners will strike on 31 December 2025 in separate pay disputes, capping a year of industrial action. Read the full story.

Overseas Nurse Recruitment to UK Plummets by 50%

New figures show a dramatic 50% fall in foreign nurses joining the UK register, with rising racism and immigration rule changes blamed. Experts warn of severe NHS staffing consequences.

Two-Thirds of UK Nurses Work While Sick

A Royal College of Nursing survey reveals 66% of nurses work while unwell due to understaffing and stress. Urgent investment is needed to protect staff and patient care.

Torrential Rain Floods New York City Streets

Heavy rainfall transforms New York City streets into rivers, causing widespread flooding and travel chaos during Halloween celebrations. Dramatic footage shows vehicles struggling through deep waters.

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.

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.

NHS nurses hit with unfair parking fines at hospitals

Dedicated NHS nurses and healthcare workers are being slapped with unfair parking fines while working gruelling shifts, with some hospitals actively targeting their own staff. Read the disturbing details of how frontline workers are being penalised for si

NYC Mayoral Debate: Crime, Economy & Leadership Clash

In a fiery New York mayoral debate, the leading contenders traded sharp blows over public safety, economic recovery, and the city's future direction, revealing deep divisions ahead of the critical election.

Central Park proposal ends with phone theft

A romantic marriage proposal at New York's iconic Wollman Rink turned disastrous when a Manhattan couple claims their phones were stolen moments after getting engaged, sparking a frantic search and police investigation.

NY Blood Centre Declares Emergency Shortage

The New York Blood Centre has issued an emergency alert as blood supplies drop to dangerously low levels, threatening patient care across New York City and surrounding regions.

Ancient fault discovered beneath New York City

Geologists uncover a 450-million-year-old fault system beneath New York City that could explain recent earthquakes and pose significant future seismic risks to the metropolitan area.

Lost 19th Century New York Photos Rediscovered

A remarkable collection of previously unseen photographs by George Bradford Brainerd reveals intimate moments of 19th century New York, offering a stunning visual time capsule of the evolving metropolis.

NY AG demands Trump pay $464m bond in fraud case

New York Attorney General Letitia James takes aggressive stance against Donald Trump, demanding immediate payment of massive bond in civil fraud case as former president faces financial pressure.

Tom Hanks rides New York subway like local commuter

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was photographed casually navigating the New York City subway system, charming fellow commuters with his down-to-earth demeanour during his underground journey.

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.

Andrew Cuomo considers NYC mayoral comeback bid

Disgraced former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly weighing up a dramatic return to politics with a potential run for New York City Mayor, despite his resignation following sexual harassment allegations.

NYC Cathedral Unveils Immigrant Tribute Mural

New York's historic St Patrick's Cathedral reveals a stunning new mural honouring the city's immigrant communities, transforming its iconic architecture into a canvas of cultural diversity and human resilience.

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