Senior medics warn a six-day walkout by resident doctors beginning today could trigger weeks of disruption, with NHS hospitals struggling to staff services over Easter. Consultants say covering tens of thousands of shifts may be impossible and call for urgent talks to protect patient care.
A Gulf state vowed severe reprisals as a deadline from a rival power to reopen the Strait of Hormuz nears. Both sides dismissed proposed de-escalation. The standoff threatens shipping and global oil supplies, raising the risk of higher prices and market volatility.
E-bike and e-scooter fires have jumped 38% in the past year. Fire services blame cheap lithium-ion batteries and mismatched chargers bought online, warning of further casualties without tighter regulation. Riders are urged to use approved parts, charge under supervision and store devices safely.