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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.

US unions stage "No Kings" protests against Trump

Labour unions across the United States stage coordinated protests against Donald Trump's administration, invoking revolutionary-era rhetoric in defence of workers' rights and democratic norms.

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.

Morocco scraps medical fees after Gen Z protests

In an unprecedented display of youth power, Moroccan authorities have scrapped controversial medical school fees after massive student protests organised entirely through social media.

Ben & Jerry's Founder Quits 'Impossible' Activism

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, announces his retreat from political activism, citing extreme polarisation and the futility of trying to change minds in today's toxic climate.

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

Union Boss's Stark Warning to Starmer: Don't Betray Workers

Unite leader Sharon Graham delivers a bombshell warning to Keir Starmer, vowing to withhold support and funding if Labour backtracks on key pledges to workers. The future of the party's relationship with unions hangs in the balance.

London Tube & Bus Drivers Announce Mass Strike Over Pay

Commuters across London face severe disruption as thousands of Tube and bus drivers, represented by the RMT and Unite unions, plan a coordinated 24-hour strike in late July over an ongoing pay dispute with Transport for London.

Kemi Badenoch: Why We Must Fly Our Flags With Pride

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers a powerful defence of British patriotism, arguing that flying the Union Flag is a symbol of national unity, not division, in the face of 'woke' criticism.

London Tube Strike: 48-hour April Walkout Confirmed

Commuters face severe disruption as RMT union members on the London Underground announce a 48-hour strike in April over working conditions and travel allowances, crippling the Tube network.

Glasgow Uni bars activists over 'unsafe' signs

Women's rights campaigners were denied service at Glasgow University's student union bar after staff claimed their signs made them feel 'unsafe'. The activists were protesting against policies they argue silence women.

Arrests as Palestine Action protests rock London

Multiple arrests were made as Palestine Action demonstrators staged a fiery protest in central London, demanding an end to UK arms sales to Israel. Police faced aggressive tactics as tensions escalated.

Jason Momoa's war on shark fishing in Hawaii

Hollywood star Jason Momoa takes a bold stance against shark fishing in Hawaii, defending indigenous traditions and marine conservation with a passionate call to action.

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