The UK has been hit by a barrage of industrial action as nurses, ambulance workers and teachers strike over pay and conditions.
Politics daily briefing: January 29
A look at the key facts and figures in politics on January 29 as Downing Street grapples with the controversy surrounding Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi.
France braces for new round of strikes as pension reform polemic continues
Galvanised by the success of their first downing of tools against pension reforms earlier this month, trade unions are calling for new demonstrations across France from Tuesday and threatening more industrial action into February.
‘Unfinished business’: Donald Trump kicks off 2024 US presidential run
Early polls suggest the 76-year-old former president is already leading the pack for the Republican Party nomination.
At least 41 people killed after bus falls into ravine in Balochistan
Lasbela Assistant Commissioner Hamza Anjum has confirmed the incident. Anjum stated that the vehicle carrying 48 passengers was travelling from Quetta to Karachi, as per the Dawn report. He said that the vehicle crashed into the pillar of a bridge near…
Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations – Reuters
Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News
Labor to scrap ‘equal time’ test for parents in custody disputes, with child welfare paramount
Draft bill, to be published on Monday, aims to improve safety for separating familiesFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastChildren’s best interests will becom…
‘Mental torture’: six years after Grenfell, UK residents still live in fear as cladding deal falters
A government agreement with developers was meant to solve the fire safety crisis in affected buildings – but the wrangling goes onIn June 2021, Charlotte Meehan received a safety inspection report for her block of flats as part of the nationwide checks…