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Resident doctors begin six-day strike as Streeting and the BMA trade blame over pay talks

Resident doctors in English hospitals have started a six-day strike, with enough staff walking out to significantly disrupt care. Health secretary Wes Streeting has accused the BMA of hypocrisy as both sides blame each other for the collapse of talks. Streeting said the strikes have cost the country about £3 billion, while the union says restoring pay to 2008 levels would cost around £3 billion a year.

Wales Greens Could Hold the Balance of Power, Leader Says They’re Unlikely to Back Labour

The Wales Green Party says it could end up holding the balance of power after May’s Senedd election under the new proportional voting system. Leader Anthony Slaughter said the party is open to working with others, but would be very reluctant to form a coalition with Labour. He said any support would come with conditions, including stronger tenant protections, a rent freeze, action on water ownership, and binding climate commitments. The Greens also oppose new nuclear power in Wales and are pushing for fully renewable electricity by 2035.

Kanye West Says He Wants to Meet Jewish Community in the UK After Wireless Controversy

Kanye West says he wants to come to London and use his music to present “a show of change” after the Wireless controversy. He also said he would like to meet members of the Jewish community in the UK.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square makes takeover offer for Universal Music

Bill Ackman’s hedge fund, Pershing Square, has offered to buy Universal Music Group in a cash-and-stock deal that values the company at more than €50 billion. Universal, the world’s biggest music company, counts Taylor Swift and Elton John among its artists.

Australia's most decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, has been charged over alleged war crimes. He denies all wrongdoing and previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.

Reform UK Says It Would Block Visas for People From Countries Seeking Slavery Reparations

Reform UK says it would stop issuing visas to people from any country that continues to demand compensation from the UK over its role in the transatlantic slave trade. The party’s home affairs spokesperson, Zia Yusuf, called the reparations demand “insulting” and said, “the bank is closed and the door is locked.”

UAE Says a Ceasefire Alone Won’t Solve the Iran Conflict

In a briefing to Euronews, the UAE president’s diplomatic adviser said a ceasefire is not enough to settle the Iran war and called for a durable regional security solution with the United States central to Gulf security. He said there is no trust in the current Iranian regime and also pointed to a more prominent Israeli influence in the Gulf.

Sporting's new striker is aiming at Arsenal after Champions League comeback

Sporting turned a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Bodø/Glimt into a 5-0 win, reaching the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 43 years. Arsenal are next, and Sporting are now leaning on another prolific target man in Colombian Luis Suárez after Viktor Gyökeres.

Wireless Festival Defends Booking Kanye West as More Sponsors Pull Out

Wireless Festival’s organiser is standing by its decision to book Kanye West for the summer headline slot, even as more sponsors drop out after Pepsi and Diageo. There are still questions over whether West will be able to enter the UK.

Ospreys officials ‘broke protocol,’ prompting calls for World Rugby action

Late controversy in the European Challenge Cup match between Ospreys and Ulster has sparked calls for World Rugby to change its procedures after officials were accused of breaking protocol in a decision that denied Ospreys a memorable win.

India's Top Court Hears Challenges to Ruling Allowing Women Into Temple

India’s top court is hearing challenges to a ruling that allowed women to enter a temple, a case experts say could have far-reaching consequences for women’s religious freedom in the country.

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