Snakes calculate angles before striking prey
Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly hunting techniques of snakes, with high-speed footage showing how they calculate perfect strike angles in milliseconds before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.
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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.
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.
Battlefield 2042: Critic Slams 'Broken' Combat Mechanics
Renowned gaming expert Peter Hoskin delivers devastating verdict on Battlefield 2042's new combat mechanics, calling the experience 'fundamentally broken' and questioning DICE's development priorities.
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.
Nobel Physics Prize 2024 Winners Announced
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honours three visionary physicists whose groundbreaking work on quantum phenomena and cosmic mysteries has transformed modern science.
Nobel Physics Prize for Quantum Entanglement Research
Three pioneering scientists have been honoured with the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics that could transform computing and secure communications.
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.
Stansted Airport Border Force staff announce summer strike
Travellers face severe disruption and lengthy delays as Border Force officers at London Stansted Airport plan a four-day walkout in a dispute over working conditions and passenger safety.
France braces for massive general strike over pension age
France faces major disruption as unions call a massive general strike on 7th March. Schools, transport, and public services set to halt in protest against President Macron's controversial pension age rise to 64.
France braces for nationwide general strike this Thursday
France faces major disruption as public sector unions call a general strike on Thursday 13th February, protesting against austerity measures and demanding better pay and conditions.
Emmy Awards Postponed to 2024 Amid Hollywood Strikes
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards face a significant delay into 2024 due to ongoing Hollywood strikes, disrupting the traditional autumn calendar for the prestigious television ceremony.
Earth's Secret 'Quasi-Moon' Discovered By Astronomers
British astronomers have identified a remarkable 'quasi-moon'—a near-Earth asteroid, 2023 FW13, that has been gravitationally bound to our planet since 100 BC and will remain so until AD 3700. This astonishing celestial partner represents one of the most
Colbert's Emmy Plea: Hollywood Must Rehire Staff
Late-night host Stephen Colbert issues a stark warning to Hollywood studios at the 2024 Emmys, demanding they rehire striking production staff before next year's ceremony or face a potential boycott from industry stars.
RMT mocks stranded London commuters from Majorca beach
The RMT union faces a massive backlash after posting a 'cheeky' holiday photo from Majorca, taunting London Underground travellers hit by a crippling 24-hour strike that brought the capital to a standstill.
London Grinds to Halt in Major Tube Strike Over Pay
Commuters face travel misery as London Underground drivers, led by union barons, stage a massive strike demanding a pay rise, crippling the capital's transport network.
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