Thousands of nurses in England have gone on strike to demand a 5% pay increase above inflation, joining a wave of strikes by public sector workers across the U.K. The strike has caused disruption for travelers, as inflation in the U.K. has hit a 41-year high of 11.1%. The strike is a stark contrast to the appreciation shown to health workers during the Covid pandemic, and the government is under increasing pressure to address the issue of long-term deterioration of the National Health Service.
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The mayor of Amiens, France has requested that Madonna lend them a 19th-century painting, "Diana and Endymion" by Jerome-Martin Langlois, which was lost during World War I. Madonna purchased the painting in 1989 for $1.3 million and the city hopes that she will lend it to them in order to help their chances of becoming European Capital of Culture. The painting has a special significance to Amiens, as it was once part of the city's cultural heritage.
Maria Ressa, founder of Rappler and Nobel Peace Prize winner, was acquitted of tax evasion charges in a Manila court. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Ressa and Rappler had evaded tax payments. Ressa has maintained that the charges against her are politically motivated and the case has been widely criticized by human rights groups and press freedom advocates. The case has been seen as a test of press freedom in the Philippines.
At least 17 people, including Ukraine's Interior Minister and his deputy, were killed in a helicopter crash in a Kyiv suburb on Wednesday. Three children were also killed in the crash, and cries could be heard at the scene. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his condolences and ordered an investigation into the incident, though the cause of the crash is still unknown.
Qantas Flight 144, carrying 145 passengers, issued a mayday alert over the Pacific Ocean before landing safely at Sydney Airport. Emergency services were on standby at the airport and all passengers and crew disembarked safely. Qantas is working with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau to investigate the incident and is committed to the safety of its passengers and crew.
Key takeaways: At least 18 people, including Ukraine’s Interior Minister, were killed in a helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside of Kyiv. The other casualties…
Sister André, the world's oldest known person, passed away at the age of 118 in Toulon, France. She was recognized by Guinness World Records in April 2022 and was known for her positive attitude, love of life, generosity, and kindness. Her death was announced by the city's mayor, Hubert Falco, who expressed sadness at the news.
Greta Thunberg, a prominent climate activist, was detained by police during an anti-coal protest in Germany on Tuesday. The protest was held near the abandoned village of Lützerath, which is set to be destroyed to make way for a coal mine. Thunberg was reportedly unbothered by the incident, which is the latest example of her commitment to the fight against climate change.