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Birmingham bin collections suspended amid strike

Bin collections in Birmingham are suspended as agency workers join the strike. Rubbish piles up amid allegations of bullying and threats from council management. Read the latest.

US Approves F-35 Jet Sale to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's US visit sees landmark F-35 fighter jet deal announced, shifting Middle East military balance. Read the full analysis.

Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince at White House

Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a high-profile White House visit, the first since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Discover the diplomatic implications.

Trump Sells F-35 Jets to Saudis on MBS Visit

Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House, unveiling billion-dollar deals including F-35 stealth fighter jets. Read the full analysis of this significant diplomatic move.

Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike

Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.

James Corden's bin paving sparks council enforcement

James Corden faces legal action from Camden Council over 'unsightly' bin storage paving at his North London mansion. The Gavin & Stacey star must remove hard landscaping by January 6. Discover the full story.

EU Climate Leadership Falters Amid Greenlash

The EU's climate leadership is unravelling as right-wing pressure weakens the Green Deal. Key policies are being diluted, threatening Europe's competitiveness and global standing ahead of COP30.

Whyalla's Green Steel Choice: Gas or Green Hydrogen?

Whyalla steelworks faces a defining choice between gas and green hydrogen. With a $2.4bn rescue package, this decision is a litmus test for Australia's green energy transition and Future Made in Australia policy. Will the government seize this global oppo

Melbourne Cup statue climbers spark police intervention

Exclusive coverage of the Melbourne Cup 2025 disruptions as two revellers, dubbed 'Wheelie Bin Girl' and 'Fairy Floss Woman', caused mayhem by climbing historic statues, prompting swift police action at Australia's most prestigious racing event.

Saudi Arabia's £1.5T Line Megacity Faces Major Scale-Back

Saudi Arabia's revolutionary 100-mile linear city 'The Line' faces significant downsizing as falling oil prices force Riyadh to reconsider its ambitious £1.5 trillion NEOM project, with construction reportedly paused and plans dramatically scaled back.

England claim Ashes in dramatic Liverpool thriller

England's rugby league team clinched a sensational Ashes victory against Australia in a fiery Liverpool encounter that saw star fullback Reece Walsh sin-binned during crucial moments of the physical showdown.

Government cracks down on unfair council fines

Local authorities across England could be stripped of their power to issue controversial fines for minor offences like putting bins out early or parking offences, as the government launches a major review into 'over-zealous' enforcement.

NRL star lashes officials over sin-bin controversy

Outrage erupts in NRL as Canberra Raiders star Jordan Rapana slams match officials after Newcastle Knights forward Tyson Frizell avoids sin-binning for dangerous high shot that forced Rapana from the field.

Yellow box junctions earn councils £35m in driver fines

Motorists across Britain are being hit with staggering fines as yellow box junctions generate millions in revenue for local authorities. Discover which councils are profiting most from these controversial traffic traps.

UK's Box Junction Fines: Councils Earn Millions

Motorists face mounting frustration as controversial yellow box junction enforcement leads to millions in fines. Investigation reveals councils earning staggering revenues from penalty charge notices.

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