Woman dies in Sunshine Coast lightning strike
A woman has died after being struck by lightning on Queensland's Sunshine Coast as severe thunderstorms battered the region, prompting weather warnings and emergency responses.
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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.
Death by Lightning: Netflix Political Drama Release Date Set
Jake Gyllenhaal transforms into US President James Garfield in Netflix's gripping new historical drama 'Death by Lightning', exploring one of America's most shocking political assassinations.
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.
Red Roses Stars Shine in Premiership Rugby Season Opener
Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya delivered spectacular performances as Harlequins kicked off the new Premiership Women's Rugby season with a hard-fought victory over Loughborough Lightning in front of a record-breaking crowd.
Icelandic women strike for equality on 50th anniversary
Thousands of Icelandic women are walking out of workplaces and homes in a powerful 24-hour strike marking five decades since the groundbreaking 1975 protest that changed the nation.
Hikers survive lightning strike on Arizona peak
Two hikers miraculously survive after being struck by lightning on Arizona's highest mountain peak during a sudden thunderstorm near Flagstaff.
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.
Rare Red Lightning Sprites Captured in Stunning Timelapse
Stunning new footage reveals the elusive atmospheric phenomenon of red sprites - electrical discharges that flash high above thunderstorms in spectacular crimson tendrils.
John Thomson & Lightning Seeds Manchester Charity Gig
Comedy star John Thomson joins forces with Britpop legends The Lightning Seeds for a special Manchester concert raising vital funds for homelessness charity Lifeshare.
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.
Aer Lingus Manchester crew strike cancels NY flights
Manchester-based Aer Lingus cabin crew launch indefinite strike, cancelling transatlantic services to New York JFK amid ongoing pay and conditions dispute.
Greece strike: Workers protest labour law reforms
Greece faces major disruption as workers across multiple sectors stage a 24-hour strike protesting new employment legislation that critics claim dismantles worker protections.
Athens grinds to halt in mass strike over labour reforms
Greek workers bring Athens to a standstill in 24-hour general strike protesting new employment law they claim will destroy workers' rights and create 'barbaric' conditions.
Florida pensioner wins £1.2m slot machine jackpot
An 80-year-old Florida woman defies incredible odds, winning a massive progressive jackpot while playing a Lightning Link slot machine at local casino.
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.
Trump Watches as Panthers-Lightning NHL Game Erupts in Brawl
A heated Florida derby between Panthers and Lightning descended into chaos as former President Donald Trump watched from rinkside, triggering multiple fights and controversial commentary.
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.
Artificial Lightning Makes Our Technology Safer
Discover how British engineers are harnessing the power of simulated lightning strikes to test and protect everything from aircraft to household electronics from nature's most powerful electrical forces.
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.
Italy strike chaos: Greta Thunberg joins Palestine protests
Mass demonstrations and transport strikes across Italy cause widespread disruption as activists including Greta Thunberg rally in solidarity with Gaza flotilla, creating travel misery for thousands.
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.
Manchester Airport strike causes travel chaos
Manchester Airport faces severe disruption as 300 security and terminal staff launch strike action, demanding better pay and conditions during peak travel season.
Greece hit by major general strike disrupting transport and services
Mass walkouts across Greece disrupt transport, close schools and public services in major protest against working conditions and new employment legislation.
Lightning Strike Kills Elk Hunters in Colorado Rockies
A devastating lightning strike in a remote Colorado mountain range has killed two elk hunters and injured another, prompting a major rescue operation and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude weather.
Brussels & Berlin Airport Strikes Threaten Summer Travel Chaos
Travellers flying from Brussels and Berlin airports are bracing for severe disruption as security staff announce a 24-hour strike over pay and conditions, set to cause widespread flight cancellations and delays.
Edinburgh Airport staff to strike in July over pay
Unite the Union confirms over 250 workers at Edinburgh Airport will walk out in July in a major dispute over pay, threatening significant disruption for summer holiday travellers.
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