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Teamsters Union Endorses Trump in 2025 Election Shock

In a dramatic political shift, the powerful Teamsters union has thrown its support behind Donald Trump for the 2025 presidential election, creating shockwaves across the American political landscape.

Union Jack poppy tins spark Royal British Legion controversy

The Royal British Legion faces criticism after volunteers were pictured using Union Jack-decorated collection tins for poppy appeals, breaking from traditional design in what some call a 'political statement' during the sensitive remembrance period.

Farage's Union Jack merchandise made in China

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under fire after being spotted with Union Jack merchandise manufactured in China, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from political rivals.

Property tycoon drapes massive Union Jack over council building

A prominent property developer has sparked controversy by covering a council building with an enormous Union flag in a dramatic stand against local authority decisions. The stunning visual protest has divided public opinion in Westminster.

Eddie Jones returns as Japan rugby coach

Controversial coach Eddie Jones makes stunning comeback to Japanese rugby just months after walking away from Wallabies disaster during Autumn Nations Series.

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.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members

RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.

Royal Navy replaces Union Jack on all warships

In a significant break from tradition, the Royal Navy has replaced the Union Jack with a new ensign across its entire fleet of warships, marking the end of a centuries-old naval custom.

Labour council bans poppies in Remembrance Day crackdown

A Labour-run council faces furious criticism after banning traditional Remembrance Day symbols including poppies and Union Jacks from official communications in what's being called a 'woke' crackdown on British traditions.

Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid

Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.

Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post

The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.

Charges dropped in Union Flag migrant hotel protest case

In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

Manchester councillors demand Union Jack removal

Labour councillors in Manchester have sparked a political storm by demanding the removal of Union Jack flags from council buildings, arguing they represent 'colonial history' rather than modern British values.

Richard Bacon's Union Jack Comments Spark Fury

Former Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon faces furious backlash from politicians and public after branding the Union Flag 'a symbol of division' during heated Good Morning Britain discussion about national identity.

Jordan calls Neville 'champagne socialist coward'

Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan launches blistering attack on Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, labelling him a 'coward' and 'champagne socialist' following Neville's controversial remarks about the Union Jack flag.

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.

Police confiscate Union Jack from teenager at protest

Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.

Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate

A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv

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