3 h. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands march to demand PM rethinks budget cuts

Sébastien Lecornu, who has recently taken office, faces pressure to act on wages, pensions and public services as disruption is caused across the countryHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested pricing policies. Around one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests

Disruption seen across country as PM Sébastien Lecornu urged to rethink budget cutsHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested against pricing policies. About one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Glasgow comes to life as doors open days festival gets underway

Thousands of people are set to explore Glasgow’s iconic buildings as the four-day festival gets underway from 18 – 21 September 2025.

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15 h. ago State Pension uprating will not be paid to thousands of older people next year

Around 453,000 older people will not get new State Pension payments during the 2026/27 financial year.

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29 h. ago 'I was born without thumbs and there's one simple gesture I can't do'

Qiao Aalbers was born without thumbs and has been sharing his life candidly online where he revealed the one thing he can't do, which lead to thousands of people asking him about it

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33 h. ago Harvard doctor urges people to throw out 'toxic' kitchen item found in thousands of households

A leading doctor has revealed three potentially killer items lurking in your kitchen-and they don't include a knife block or faulty gas oven.

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36 h. ago The Trump protests begin: Four people are arrested after images of Epstein, Trump and Prince Andrew are projected on to Windsor Castle in security shambles as US President lands in UK

Thousands of people are set to descend on London to protest the US President's visit, with other demonstrations gearing up around the UK in opposition to his two-day stay.

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49 h. ago After the far right’s march on our streets, Londoners must show Trump we reject his politics of fear | Sadiq Khan

These are dark times, but those who seek to divide us will not win. The capital’s soul and spirit are as inclusive and optimistic as everSadiq Khan is the mayor of LondonTrump has fanned the flames of divisive politics around the world, says Sadiq KhanSomething in our country changed at the weekend. Like cities across the UK, London has seen protests organised by the far right before, but this felt different. Over 100,000 people filled the capital. Tens of thousands of them marched peacefully. But some violently attacked the police officers tasked with keeping Londoners safe. Elon Musk tried to rally protesters against our democracy, telling them to “fight back or you die”.The scenes we saw didn’t come from nowhere. For far too long, our politicians and pundits have refused to condemn the rising tide of hatred in this country, instead choosing to dabble in dog-whistle politics and dangerous rhetoric themselves.Sadiq Khan is the mayor of LondonDo you have an opinion on the issues rai...

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56 h. ago 'Toddler' Donald Trump’s visit to UK slammed as 'shameful and humiliating'

Thousands of people will gather in central London this week to demonstrate against Donald Trump's second state visit - which has been branded "shameful" by campaigners

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59 h. ago Police brace for huge London protest against Donald Trump as US President carries out unprecedented second state visit

Thousands of people are expected to descend on the streets of the capital to protest against the US President

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3 d. ago Renfrewshire Council celebrates new Renfrew Bridge marking one millionth crossing

The bridge over the River Clyde is already making an impact for thousands of people.

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3 d. ago Elon Musk's 'dangerous' language threatened 'violence on UK streets', says No 10

The far-right Unite the Kingdom rally, organised by Tommy Robinson, saw thousands of people gather in London - with counter-demonstrations also taking place

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4 d. ago Met Police pledge after large crowds at Tommy Robinson protest

The “Unite the Kingdom” rally was attended by tens of thousands of people

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4 d. ago Leaked plans show Pentagon eyeing Louisiana to deploy national guard

Documents show intent to deploy 1,000 troops to conduct law enforcement operations in urban centersDonald Trump’s administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana national guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state’s urban centers, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing military planning documents it had obtained.Trump has made crime a major focus of his administration even as violent crime rates have fallen in many US cities. His crackdown on Democratic-led municipalities has fueled legal concerns and spurred protests, including a recent demonstration by several thousand people in Washington DC. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Met Police puts 1,600 officers on streets as London braces for violence ahead of Tommy Robinson protest

Thousands of people are expected at the far-right activist’s ‘free speech’ rally today, while Stand Up To Racism UK has organised a counter-demonstration

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5 d. ago Tommy Robinson rally in London set for large crowds as counter protest to be held

Thousands of people are set to descend on the capital for a rally organised by activist Tommy Robinson, after the Metropolitan Police urged Muslim Londoners not to change their plans. A counter-protest, dubbed March Against Fascism, organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR), is also due to take place in the city on Saturday.

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5 d. ago NHS prescription charge help on offer to people aged 20 to 24

Thousands of people under the age of 25 are already receiving discounted or free services from the NHS that others may have to pay for

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6 d. ago Met Police to put 1,600 officers on streets as London braces for violence ahead of Tommy Robinson protest

Thousands of people are expected at the far-right activist’s ‘free speech’ rally on Saturday, while Stand Up To Racism UK has organised a counter-demonstration

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6 d. ago Who is Tyler Robinson? All we know about Charlie Kirk murder suspect in custody

Tyler Robinson, 22, was reportedly taken into custody on Thursday night as police finally close in on the suspect after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in front of thousands of people

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6 d. ago Met Police calls in reinforcements and reassures Muslim Londoners ahead of Tommy Robinson protest

Thousands of people are expected at the far-right activist’s ‘free speech’ rally on Saturday, while Stand Up To Racism UK has organised a counter-demonstration

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