DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials
The outbreak is concentrated in the province of Ituri, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of reported cases.
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As ILO convention turns 30, India’s home-based workers demand equal rights
The Convention 177 was adopted on June 20, 1996, recognising home-based workers on a par with traditional wage earners.
UN adopts treaty setting standards for gig economy workers
The protections included in the world-first agreement include enforcing minimum wage requirements and obligations.
From: Fault Lines
Black Lung Rising
Fault Lines investigates a surge in black lung among younger coal miners in Appalachia, and gaps in dust protections.
Published On 4 Jun 2026
From: This is America
Degrees without careers: Why US new graduates can’t find jobs
This is America will examine why recent college graduates are finding it hard to find jobs.
Published On 1 Jun 2026
Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills 82 people
President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident.
Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers’ groups and influence global labour relations.
From: This is America
US AI boom: Opportunity and risk
Most Americans oppose nearby AI data centres as they strain land, power & copyright, while experts warn workers
Published On 19 May 2026
Los Angeles World Cup stadium workers threaten strike over ICE deployment
Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
From: NewsFeed
Mexico teachers threaten World Cup disruption over pay
Mexico’s teachers are threatening to disrupt next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup if their demands for higher pay.
Published On 16 May 2026
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Roads blocked in Bolivia as protesters demand president’s resignation
Bolivia faces growing unrest as widespread road blockades disrupt travel across major cities.
Published On 12 May 2026
