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NATO scrambles jets after drones from Russia crash in Latvia, striking fuel storage site

Two drones crossed into Latvian territory from Russia early Thursday morning and crashed in the eastern Latgale region, with one striking a fuel storage facility in the city of Rēzekne, approximately 40 kilometers from the Russian border. NATO alliance jets were scrambled in response. No casualties......

US Navy fighter jet disables Iranian tanker defying American naval blockade in Gulf of Oman

A United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired 20mm cannon rounds at the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker Wednesday, disabling the vessel as it attempted to reach an Iranian port in defiance of the American naval blockade. The strike, confirmed by US Central Command, marks the second time American......

Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia after drone strike hits Khartoum airport

Sudan recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia on Tuesday and accused both Addis Ababa and the United Arab Emirates of orchestrating a drone attack on Khartoum's international airport, sharply escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries at a moment when the Sudanese capital had only just......

Brussels airport braces for major disruptions as national strike looms

Air travel in Belgium is set to face significant disruption as a national strike scheduled for May 12 is expected to impact operations at Brussels Airport. Airport authorities have warned that approximately half of all departing flights could be cancelled due to the strike and a large union demonstration......

One killed in drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid Ukraine war tensions

A new escalation in the ongoing war in Ukraine has raised concerns over nuclear safety after a drone strike reportedly killed one person near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, according to Russian-installed authorities at the site. The incident occurred at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which......

Municipal police strike in La Baule: understanding the causes of their discontent

Tensions are rising within the municipal police force in La Baule, a seaside town in western France, as officers express growing dissatisfaction over working conditions and pay. On Thursday, around a dozen officers gathered in front of the town hall, supported by trade unions, after filing a formal......

Samsung workers stage largest protest and threaten major strike

Around 40,000 employees of Samsung Electronics gathered at the company’s semiconductor complex in Pyeongtaek, marking the largest protest in the firm’s history. Workers demanded higher bonuses and warned of a prolonged strike that could disrupt global semiconductor supply, particularly for......

TotalEnergies workers go on strike in France over fuel prices

Service station employees at TotalEnergies have gone on strike across France to protest rising fuel prices and demand higher wages, according to union representatives. The industrial action comes as workers argue that they are struggling to cope with increased living costs linked to higher fuel prices.......

Pilots’ union calls two-day strike at Lufthansa over pension dispute

The pilots’ union VC has called for a two-day strike at German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, escalating an ongoing dispute over pensions and working conditions. The union announced on Saturday that pilots working for Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, and Lufthansa CityLine are expected to walk out......