5 h. ago Beautiful 'Venice of the North' city is one of Europe's most underrated cities

With thousands of tourists flocking to cities like Amsterdam and Venice, this beautiful city in Belgium, named the "Venice of the North" is one of Europe's most underrated and is far less crowded

Politics

20 h. ago Trash is piling up in U.S. cities as thousands of workers go on strike

Over 400 workers for Republic Services in Massachusetts refused to go to work on Tuesday

Events

26 h. ago Thousands of city workers are on strike in Philadelphia but judge orders some back to work

A strike being staged by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia has entered its second day

Events

5 d. ago Heartbreaking photos show squalid conditions elderly woman died in – as authorities rescue over 80 dogs who lived with her

Police in Brooklyn found a woman dead in her filthy home filled with trash piles and over 80 neglected dogs.

Culture

6 d. ago The West End’s Hottest Seats: The Piles of Trash Outside ‘Evita’

The West End’s Hottest Seats: The Piles of Trash Outside ‘Evita’  The New York Times

Politics

9 d. ago Glasgow subway strikes set to clash with Summer Sessions gigs after workers reject offer

Glasgow subway is set for disruption in the coming days after workers voted to strike.

Events

1 week ago Heat wave live updates: States of emergency declared across multiple US cities as thousands face triple digit temperatures

Schools across New York and the tristate area closed early as officials warned of oppressive conditions

Society

2 w. ago Shoppers warned of potential shortage of popular product on supermarket shelves this summer

Fears of a shortage come after workers at a warehouse in Bristol announced strike action

Events

2 w. ago Wine shortage warning as workers at UK bottling factory planning summer strike

Over 200 Unite members at the Encirc site in Avonmouth, Bristol, are set to strike between June 19 and July 5 - with the company supplying all UK major supermarkets with wine

Events

2 w. ago Supermarket shelves could be left EMPTY of wine this summer as factory workers at major bottling company plan strike

More than 200 workers at a major bottling company plan a strike in Avonmouth, Bristol, are planning to strike over pay and collective bargaining between June 19 and July 5.

Economics

2 w. ago Holidaymakers left in limbo as British travel company goes bust

The firm, based in Berkshire, claimed to offer the 'best cheap breaks in the UK'. Its website says: 'Holidays to the most iconic cities in the World.' Now thousands of summer getaways are at risk.

Transport

2 w. ago Holidaymakers sprayed by water pistols in Barcelona as part of organised anti

Thousands of protesters have gathered in major cities across southern Europe to demonstrate against overtourism.

Events

2 w. ago Thousands of Brits trapped in Middle East war zone: Israel admits evacuation flights are impossible while bombardment of Iranian missiles and drones continues

Tens of thousands of British citizens were trapped in a war zone tonight as officials admitted an evacuation from Israel is currently impossible.

Events

2 w. ago Campaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ‘touristification’

Thousands expected to march in a dozen cities against an industry they say is wrecking communitiesCampaigners in at least a dozen tourist hotspots across southern Europe have taken to the streets to protest against “touristification”.It is the most widespread joint action to date against what they see as the steady reshaping of their cities to meet the needs of tourists rather than those who live and work there. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Strikes by hundreds of Heathrow Airport workers to intensify

Expect disruption as 800 workers walk out on strike

Society

3 w. ago Canary Island hotel workers threaten to strike every Friday this summer in pay dispute

If they go ahead, the walkouts will begin on July 4

Events

3 w. ago Care workers employed by Enable Scotland to take strike action in Lanarkshire this week in continuing dispute over pay

This is part of a co-ordinated wave of walkouts rolling out over five days across Scotland.

Economics

4 w. ago Birmingham's bin strike misery could go on until CHRISTMAS as union workers vote to continue industrial action

The ballot, which resulted in 97 percent of workers voting in favour of strike action on a 75 percent turnout, means strike action could last until December.

Politics

last month Ayrshire Scottish Water workers walk out in pay dispute as strike action resumes

Strike action at Scottish Water sites in Ayrshire has resumed following a dispute over pay

Economics

last month Subway workers vote to strike in row over pay and working conditions

The strike dates are planned for towards the end of June.

Politics