Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Ukrainian soldier survives after 5 days crawling with throat cut by Russian troops — Ukraine targets Russian logistics in occupied Crimea, military says after reported railway strikes — Ukrainian strikes disrupt around 17% of Russia’s oil refining capacity — In push for more soldiers, Russia recruits HIV-positive prisoners, civilians … and more

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Only one in five British trains to run on final day of planned strikes

Industrial action over pay and working conditions has caused almost four weeks of disruption

The Guardian

Train strikes today: Five-day January 2023 walkout begins as government issues rail warning | The Independent
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Ministers warn of ‘permanent scarring’ left by rolling industrial action

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/train-strikes-today-rmt-tfl-status-b2254953.html

Train strikes – live: Rail union boss claims No 10 lying on first day of New Year walkout

RMT chief Mick Lynch accused transport secretary Mark Harper of ‘simply not telling the whole truth’

The Independent

West Coast main rail line closed all week due to landslip ahead of further strikes | The Independent
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‘This is a very challenging project, but we are working hard to reopen the railway as quickly as we can,’ says Network Rail

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/west-coast-rail-line-closed-flood-strikes-b2254397.html

West Coast main rail line closed all week due to landslip ahead of further strikes

‘This is a very challenging project, but we are working hard to reopen the railway as quickly as we can,’ says Network Rail

The Independent