M20 closed after crash causes major oil spill, man hospitalised
A man has been taken to hospital after a van crashed on the M20, causing a 100-metre oil spill. The eastbound carriageway is shut, with 45-minute delays. Follow our live updates.
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Canada's Oil Pipeline Plan Sparks First Nations Fears
As PM Mark Carney considers lifting a 53-year tanker ban for a new pipeline, First Nations communities haunted by a 2016 oil spill warn of cultural and ecological devastation.
M4 closed eastbound in Berkshire after oil spill
Drivers face major rush hour delays as the M4 eastbound in Berkshire is closed for emergency resurfacing following an oil spill from a collision. Diversions through Reading are congested.
Chemical spill at Biddulph High School: 5 in hospital
Five people were rushed to hospital following a chemical spill at Biddulph High School in Staffordshire. Emergency services swarmed the scene. Read for live updates.
M40 closed after hazardous chemical spill
The M40 southbound is closed near Oxford after a tanker crash caused a major Bitumen spill. No injuries reported. Expect major delays. Check for updates.
M40 closed after tanker crash causes bitumen spill
Major disruption on M40 southbound as bitumen spill from crashed tanker closes motorway. Emergency crews on scene. Follow live updates for the latest travel news.
Victorian Liberals Elect First Female Leader Jess Wilson
The Victorian Liberal Party has made history, electing Jess Wilson as its first female leader. Discover the details of the leadership spill and what this means for the next state election.
Jess Wilson Elected First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
First-term MP Jess Wilson defeats Brad Battin in a leadership spill, becoming the Victorian Liberal Party's first female leader. Discover the implications for the party's future.
Victoria's Liberal leader Brad Battin faces leadership spill
Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge as early as Tuesday. Shadow treasurer Jess Wilson has gathered support to test his position.
Ammonia gas leak in Oklahoma sickens dozens
A toxic ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Weatherford, Oklahoma, has hospitalised dozens and forced mass evacuations. Authorities are investigating the cause. Follow for live updates.
Mass Evacuation in Weatherford After Toxic Spill
A major chemical spill in Weatherford has led to a mass evacuation and multiple hospitalisations. Authorities warn the air is unsafe to breathe. Follow live updates.
Sewage spill floods Perth hospital in suspected sabotage
A disgruntled patient is suspected of sabotaging a Perth hospital, causing a sewage spill that flooded the emergency department. Discover the full story and its impact on patient care.
12 Gran Canaria beaches shut in pollution alert
Tourists shocked as decomposing organic material spill forces closure of at least 12 beaches across six municipalities on Gran Canaria. Authorities investigate source as clean-up continues.
Liberal Senator's explosive 'bus-throwing' comment rocks party
Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson makes stunning 'throwing under the bus' remark about deputy leader Sussan Ley as leadership tensions reach boiling point within the party.
Dry cleaning chemical linked to liver disease and cancer
Groundbreaking research reveals a chemical used in dry cleaning and industrial processes significantly increases the risk of liver disease, fibrosis, and cancer. Scientists warn this common substance poses serious health threats.
Child dies in Newham hazardous material incident
A major emergency response unfolded in East London as a child tragically died following exposure to hazardous materials, with multiple people hospitalized and ongoing decontamination efforts.
Child dies in London hazardous materials incident
A young child has died and four adults hospitalised following a hazardous materials emergency at a South London residential property, prompting major emergency service response and investigation.
EU bans 'forever chemicals' in children's toys
Shocking new EU legislation prohibits PFAS chemicals in children's toys and childcare items, protecting young ones from harmful substances linked to serious health risks.
Toxic Chemicals Found in Children's Toys - Urgent Warning
New research reveals alarming levels of harmful chemicals in common children's toys, with experts calling for immediate regulatory action to protect young children from potential health risks.
Toxic Toy Warning: Dangerous Chemicals Found in Children's Playthings
Shocking new research reveals dangerous levels of toxic chemicals in common children's toys, with experts calling for immediate action to protect young children from serious health risks.
Secret Novichok lab targeted in cyber attack
Exclusive: Sensitive details about Britain's covert chemical weapons research facility linked to the Salisbury Novichok investigation feared stolen by sophisticated hackers in major security breach.
Hair Reveals Your Secrets: Scientists Decode Lifestyle from Strands
Groundbreaking research reveals how human hair creates a chemical diary of our daily lives, exposing everything from diet to travel history through isotopic signatures.
100% of UK homes contaminated with pesticides
Groundbreaking research exposes how pesticide exposure is unavoidable in modern life, with every participant in a UK study testing positive for multiple agricultural chemicals.
Texas Chemical Crisis: EPA Fails Vulnerable Communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.
Nail varnish remover explosion destroys family home
A mother of four narrowly escaped with her children after a routine cleaning task triggered a massive explosion that completely destroyed their family home in Leicestershire.
Always sanitary towels cause painful burns, women report
Exclusive investigation reveals multiple women suffering painful skin reactions and chemical burns from Always sanitary products, prompting calls for urgent manufacturer response.
Ukraine uses UK Storm Shadow missiles in chemical plant strike
Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted a Russian-held chemical facility in Luhansk using UK-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles, marking a significant escalation in their long-range strike capabilities.
Hair straighteners linked to cancer risk in new study
Groundbreaking research reveals chemical hair straighteners and relaxers may significantly increase cancer risks, with Black women facing disproportionate danger from everyday beauty routines.
Chemical vs Mineral Sunscreen: Ultimate SPF Guide
Discover the crucial differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens, expert recommendations for British skin types, and how to choose the right SPF protection for maximum safety and effectiveness.
Worker spikes colleague's Coke with chemicals
A factory worker faces criminal charges after allegedly contaminating a colleague's Coca-Cola with industrial chemicals in a shocking workplace poisoning incident.
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