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Why are airlines warning of delays during the US government shutdown?
Hundreds of TSA workers have resigned over unpaid wages, as Congress weighs funding the Department of Homeland Security.
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England’s resident doctors to strike for five days
Physicians are seeking a return of salaries to their 2008-2009 levels before they were eroded by inflation.
Mexico’s aerospace sector is growing. Will it be undercut in USMCA review?
A North America trade deal helped Mexico get into aeroplane manufacturing. Now that is under threat with Trump.
General strike in Portugal causes major disruptions in national services
The walkout is the nation’s largest since June 2013 amid protest action against a bill to simplify firing process.
Indian trade unions oppose new labour codes, call for demonstrations
The unions demand the laws be withdrawn before nationwide protests they plan to hold on Wednesday.
India implements sweeping labour reforms despite union opposition
Four new labour codes come into force as India seeks to attract investment and strengthen manufacturing.
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US shutdown ends: What happens now, when will services resume?
Trump signed the Republican bill ending the longest US government shutdown, resuming funding until the end of January.
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Zohran Mamdani wins: Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?
Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York has been seen by many as a wake-up call for a listless Democratic party.
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From: The Stream
How will AI impact jobs?
We look at how AI is affecting jobs, and how gender and age influence who uses it.
Published On 4 Nov 2025
From: Inside Story
How can the US government shutdown be brought to an end?
The poor are suffering the most as the political stalemate continues.
Published On 2 Nov 2025
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Is artificial intelligence to blame for Amazon job cuts?
Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs after CEO says AI likely to lead to job losses.
