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Several killed after Kharkiv and Pryluky suffer Russian drone raid

At least five people, including a one-year-old boy, his mother and grandmother, were killed in a Russian drone strike on Pryluky in northern Ukraine early Thursday.

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Kharkiv hit by drone and missile barrage in overnight Russian attack

The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv faced a major overnight assault on 4 June, as Russian forces launched nine Shahed drones and two missiles, damaging homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.

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Fires and injuries as Russian drones strike Odesa and Chernihiv

Russian drones launched a widespread assault on southern Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday, with Odesa suffering fires and injuries from the overnight barrage.

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Footage shows aftermath of Russian strikes on Odesa and Sumy

At least two people have been killed and 15 injured in a large-scale Russian drone attack on the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said.

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Belgian airports bracing for travel chaos amid nationwide strike

Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport have warned travellers to expect cancellations and delays, particularly for departing flights.

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Israeli airstrike hits tents sheltering displaced Gazans

An Israeli airstrike struck tents housing displaced Palestinians in central Gaza City on Monday, killing at least five people, including two women and a child, according to medics.

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Strikes expected to cause travel disruption this Easter weekend

Holidaymakers with flights from the UK and hotels in Tenerife should prepare for possible disruption.

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Argentine unions rally in Buenos Aires ahead of nationwide strike

Argentina’s main trade union federation led mass demonstrations in Buenos Aires on Wednesday in protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity measures, ahead of a 24-hour nationwide general strike.

Greece

Flights and ferries halted in Greece as unions call general strike

Unions are seeking increases in salaries and a full return of collective bargaining rights which were scrapped as part of international bailouts during Greece's financial crisis.

Europe News

Nationwide strike in Belgium disrupts public services and transport

Strikes are becoming increasingly more common across the country as Belgians express discontent with new coalition government.

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Surprise strike at Hamburg airport a day earlier than expected

A German trade union had called for strikes at 13 major German airports to take place on Monday - but then staged the strike at Hamburg airport on Sunday.

Travel News

Travel chaos in Belgium kicks off with 9-day nationwide train strikes

Travellers in Belgium are advised to re-think travel plans as the next six weeks hold several planned strikes.

West Bank

Israel claims to have killed two Hamas members in Tulkarem

The two men were killed as Israel’s large-scale military raid in Jenin continued into its seventh day.

Europe News

Workers participating in nationwide strike assaulted in Tbilisi

Workers participating in a three-hour general strike called by opponents of the Georgian government were attacked in the street, reportedly by members of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Travel News

Flights and trains at a standstill in Belgium due to nationwide strike

At one Brussels airport, all departures are cancelled after midday as "security can no longer be guaranteed"

Belgium

Belgians brace themselves for a nationwide strike on Monday

The nationwide day of action over new pension reforms will cause largescale disruption as many teachers, bus, airport and rail staff have registered to strike.

Business

VW management to take €300 million pay cut following union pressure

The news comes after Volkswagen reached a historic deal with unions in December.

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Rubbish mounts on Lisbon's streets as strike continues for second day

Lisbon’s waste collection workers are on strike, leaving piles of trash across the city as unions demand better conditions and accuse the authorities of failing to address the issues.

Business

Starbucks workers' strike shuts down 59 stores across the US

A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas has closed almost 60 stores across the United States as of Monday according to the union organising the protest.

Business

Amazon workers to strike at warehouses as union seeks labour contract

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said workers at seven Amazon facilities will begin a strike on Thursday morning, an effort by the union to pressure the e-commerce company for a labour agreement during a key shopping period.