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What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?
The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.
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At least 28 people killed as fire engulfs shoe factory in China
There were 237 factory workers and two visitors in the building when the fire broke out, authorities said.
From: 101 East
Bangkok’s ambulance volunteers: Saving lives or putting them at risk?
101 East enters the dangerous world of Bangkok’s volunteer ambulance crews racing to be first at accident scenes.
Published On 3 Jul 2026
South Africa’s crises will not be solved by blaming migrants
The solution is real socio-economic change in the country, and the labour movement is best positioned to push for it.
‘Daily cuts… infections’: India’s e-waste workers face toxic health risks
As digital consumption grows and e-waste mounts, burden of managing that waste falls on workers with little protection.
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.
