Unions Demand Block on Netflix-Warner Bros $72bn Merger
US unions call for regulators to block Netflix's $72bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, warning it will eliminate jobs, cut wages, and reduce content diversity for viewers.
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Unions call for Netflix-Warner Bros merger to be blocked
US unions urge regulators to block Netflix's $72bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, warning of job losses and higher prices for consumers. Full analysis inside.
Nepo-Baby Ripley Parker Joins Harry Potter Reboot Team
Ripley Parker, daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, secures a coveted spot in the writers' room for HBO's major Harry Potter reboot series. Discover the details of this high-profile appointment and the show's progress.
NHS doctors to strike for five days before Christmas
Resident doctors in England will walk out from 17-22 December after accusing the government of failing to make progress on pay and jobs. The strike threatens major NHS disruption.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency workers walk out
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Tate staff stage week-long strike over pay dispute
Tate gallery staff are striking for a week over below-inflation pay rises, with reports of employees using food banks. The action coincides with a major exhibition opening.
Italy travel disruption as workers strike over pay
Flight and train services across Italy face major disruption on 28 November due to a national strike over pay and Gaza. Check your travel plans now.
Arne Slot misses awards after Liverpool's 3-0 loss
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was a no-show at the Northern Football Writers' Association awards after his team's dismal 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Discover the fallout.
Camilla & Geri Halliwell Celebrate Teen Writers
Queen Camilla and Geri Halliwell-Horner honoured global teen writing talent at the Commonwealth Essay Competition. Discover the inspiring winners and their journeys.
Queen Camilla Hails Commonwealth Essay Competition Winners
Queen Camilla praised young writers for their 'incurable itch for writing' at the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition awards. Discover the inspiring winners from India, Singapore, and Nigeria.
Queen Camilla Celebrates Commonwealth Essay Winners
Queen Camilla praised young writers at St James's Palace for the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, which saw over 53,000 entries from 54 nations this year.
Irish Writers Portraits by Steve Pyke Exhibition
British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary greats in striking portraits. Featuring Edna O'Brien, Seamus Heaney and contemporary voices. Discover the stories behind the images.
Five-day NHS doctor strike: Public guidance issued
NHS leaders issue public guidance as resident doctors begin a five-day strike across England. Patients urged to attend appointments unless told otherwise. Emergency services remain available.
20,000 NHS doctors unemployed due to training bottleneck
Exclusive: A striking doctor reveals why 20,000 young medics can't get permanent NHS jobs despite staff shortages. Discover the crisis forcing a five-day walkout.
Photo Booth Confessions: Writers Share Chaotic Snapshots
Discover the raw, unfiltered stories behind photo booth pictures as nine acclaimed writers share their most cherished and chaotic snapshots in this intimate collection.
Leonardo UK catering staff strike over pay dispute
Hundreds of catering workers at Leonardo UK sites across Britain begin sustained strike action in dispute over real-terms pay cuts and working conditions.
Aniston & Pitt's Secret SAG Reunion Sparks Romance Rumours
Hollywood's most-watched ex-couple Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were spotted in a surprise private meeting during the actors' strike, fuelling speculation about their relationship status and leaving fans wondering if romance could be rekindling.
Authors Boycott British Library Over Staff Dispute
Prominent writers including Joe Hill withdraw from British Library events as institution faces backlash over staff treatment and controversial restructuring plans.
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.
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.
Emma Thompson's stark AI warning to creative industries
Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson shares profound concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on acting and writing professions during revealing Late Show appearance.
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.
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.
Filter Writers Reveal Their Best 2025 Purchases
The Guardian's Filter writers reveal their most brilliant buys of 2025 - from tech innovations to everyday essentials that transformed their lives.
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.
Essential Crime Thrillers: McDermid, James & Baragwanath
Discover this month's must-read crime novels featuring Val McDermid's chilling cold case, Peter James's tense Brighton investigation, and Tom Baragwanath's compelling New Zealand debut.
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.
Claude McKay: Radical Jamaican in 1920s London
Discover the untold story of Claude McKay, the Jamaican writer whose radical journalism challenged colonialism and racism in 1920s London, paving the way for future civil rights movements.
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