DEVELOPING: Doctor Strike Wreaks Chaos, Patients Suffer

Breaking News: Doctor Strike Wreaks Chaos, Patients Suffer Resident doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout, starting at midnight on Friday, affecting nearly all hospitals across the country. The strike, which will run until 07:00 Wednesday, has already caused disruptions, with patients facing delays and cancellations. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has condemned the strike, saying it is "inflicting pain and misery" on patients. He accused the doctors' union of assuming there would be no consequences, warning that the strike could harm patients waiting for appointments. The strike is over pay and working conditions, with resident doctors making up about half the medical workforce in hospitals. Despite the NHS saying nearly all services will keep running, hospitals are expected to come under significant strain. The dispute has been ongoing, with the doctors' union seeking better pay and working conditions. The NHS had offered to keep 95% of non-urgent work, such as hip and knee operations, but the union rejected the proposal. Resident doctors in Scotland are also balloting for strike action over pay and working conditions. The situation remains volatile, with the strike in England set to continue until Wednesday. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.