Is Japan’s new PM becoming the face of a harsh work culture?

Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms

Portuguese government calls for labour reform dialogue as strike looms
Tunisian bank staff strike over wages, halting transactions

Tunisian bank staff strike over wages, halting transactions
US military kills three in strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, Hegseth says

US military kills three in strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, Hegseth says
Some Border Force staff patrolling UK waters plan strike over pay

Some Border Force staff patrolling UK waters plan strike over pay
US kills four men in latest strike on suspected drug vessel, Hegseth says
US kills four men in latest strike on suspected drug vessel, Hegseth says
Israeli military says it conducted a targeted strike in northern Gaza Strip

Israeli military says it conducted a targeted strike in northern Gaza Strip
Israeli planes launch strikes on Gaza City, witnesses say
Israeli planes launch strikes on Gaza City, witnesses say
Russia will respond harshly in event of strikes deep inside its territory, Kremlin says

Russia will respond harshly in event of strikes deep inside its territory, Kremlin says
Israeli military says it conducted 'targeted strike' in central Gaza

Israeli military says it conducted 'targeted strike' in central Gaza
Massive strike in New Zealand as 100,000 demand better pay and conditions
Massive strike in New Zealand as 100,000 demand better pay and conditions
Russia says it takes two more Ukrainian villages, struck energy targets overnight
Russia says it takes two more Ukrainian villages, struck energy targets overnight
US strikes alleged drug vessel on Pacific side of South America, CBS reports
US strikes alleged drug vessel on Pacific side of South America, CBS reports
UN experts say US strikes against Venezuela in international waters amount to 'extrajudicial executions'

UN experts say US strikes against Venezuela in international waters amount to 'extrajudicial executions'
In Trump's drug war, prisoners may be too much of a legal headache, experts say

In Trump's drug war, prisoners may be too much of a legal headache, experts say
US forces attacked drug-smuggling vessel, three killed, says Hegseth

US forces attacked drug-smuggling vessel, three killed, says Hegseth
US returning Caribbean strike survivors to Colombia and Ecuador, Trump says

US returning Caribbean strike survivors to Colombia and Ecuador, Trump says
Belgium general strike grounds airlines, disrupts Brussels public transport

Belgium general strike grounds airlines, disrupts Brussels public transport
Italians take to the streets for Gaza flotilla general strike

Italians take to the streets for Gaza flotilla general strike
Italy's Meloni criticises Gaza flotilla, planned general strike

Italy's Meloni criticises Gaza flotilla, planned general strike
Thousands protest in France against spending cuts

Thousands protest in France against spending cuts
Strike called in Italy, protests flare over interception of Gaza aid ships

Strike called in Italy, protests flare over interception of Gaza aid ships
Greek ferries and trains halted as thousands protest over working hours

Greek ferries and trains halted as thousands protest over working hours
South Korea airport workers go on strike starting Wednesday, Korea Airports Corp says
South Korea airport workers go on strike starting Wednesday, Korea Airports Corp says
Pro-Palestinian protesters fight police in Milan, Italian ports blocked

Pro-Palestinian protesters fight police in Milan, Italian ports blocked
Strike in Belem slows COP30 construction, including heads of state hotel

Strike in Belem slows COP30 construction, including heads of state hotel
French unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron

French unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron
Global emissions deal a priority for airlines at UN aviation assembly

Global emissions deal a priority for airlines at UN aviation assembly
Peru protest strands hundreds of tourists near Machu Picchu
Peru protest strands hundreds of tourists near Machu Picchu
US FBI chief calls for 'al Qaeda' treatment for traffickers, after second strike

US FBI chief calls for 'al Qaeda' treatment for traffickers, after second strike
UN rights chief condemns Israeli strike in Doha as assault on regional stability

UN rights chief condemns Israeli strike in Doha as assault on regional stability
Trinidad and Tobago Roundup: Stance on US-Venezuela dispute, budget deficit, labor dispute

Trinidad and Tobago Roundup: Stance on US-Venezuela dispute, budget deficit, labor dispute
Spain's parliament kills shorter work week bill in blow to government

Spain's parliament kills shorter work week bill in blow to government
London commuters turn to bikes and boats as Tube strike enters second day

London commuters turn to bikes and boats as Tube strike enters second day
KLM to cancel 100 flights on Wednesday after strike announcement

KLM to cancel 100 flights on Wednesday after strike announcement
London's Tube network shuts as workers begin week of strikes

London's Tube network shuts as workers begin week of strikes
London underground workers set to start week of strike action

London underground workers set to start week of strike action
Thousands demand union rights and civic freedoms in large Tunisia protest

Thousands demand union rights and civic freedoms in large Tunisia protest
US targets steel, copper, lithium imports under Uyghur forced labor law

US targets steel, copper, lithium imports under Uyghur forced labor law
Air Canada to resume service as flight attendants' union ends strike

Air Canada to resume service as flight attendants' union ends strike
Air Canada, cabin crew union hold first talks since strike began

Air Canada, cabin crew union hold first talks since strike began
Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike, seeks binding arbitration

Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike, seeks binding arbitration
Trump's environment agency terminates contract with unionized employees

Trump's environment agency terminates contract with unionized employees
Tunisian president’s supporters protest against UGTT union amid rising tensions

Tunisian president’s supporters protest against UGTT union amid rising tensions
Codelco asks to restart part of El Teniente mine after accident

Codelco asks to restart part of El Teniente mine after accident
Is Africa's youth the world's new cheap labour?

Is Africa's youth the world's new cheap labour?
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil