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iPad battery explosion sparks devastating house fire

A charging iPad burst into flames in an Essex home, causing extensive damage and forcing a family to flee for their lives in the middle of the night. The dramatic incident serves as a stark warning about lithium-ion battery safety.

Labour councils serve 200 no-fault eviction notices

Exclusive investigation reveals Labour-led councils have issued almost 200 no-fault eviction notices despite party's manifesto pledge to ban the practice, raising questions about housing policy implementation.

2.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Berkeley Bay Area

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Berkeley and Oakland areas, awakening residents and testing California's early warning systems. The USGS reports the quake struck at shallow depth near the Hayward Fault.

Ancient fault discovered beneath New York City

Geologists uncover a 450-million-year-old fault system beneath New York City that could explain recent earthquakes and pose significant future seismic risks to the metropolitan area.

3 appliances never to plug into extension leads

Electrical safety experts reveal the dangerous appliances that could cause fires or damage your home when plugged into extension cords. Discover which common devices pose the greatest risk.

San Andreas Fault: 'The Big One' Warning

New research reveals alarming seismic activity along California's San Andreas Fault, with scientists warning that 'The Big One' could strike with devastating consequences. Discover the latest findings and what they mean for millions of residents.

Good Morning Britain pulled off air in technical meltdown

ITV's flagship morning programme Good Morning Britain faced unprecedented chaos as a significant technical fault forced the show off air, leaving presenters Susanna Reid and Ed Balls bewildered and viewers in the dark.

Artificial Lightning Makes Our Technology Safer

Discover how British engineers are harnessing the power of simulated lightning strikes to test and protect everything from aircraft to household electronics from nature's most powerful electrical forces.

Faulty wiring suspected in child death house fire

A coronial inquest into the tragic death of a three-year-old boy in a Darwin social housing fire reveals faulty electrical wiring may have caused the blaze that claimed his young life.

No-fault divorce revolution transforms UK marriage laws

Groundbreaking reforms to marriage laws will introduce no-fault divorce in England and Wales, ending the blame game and reducing conflict for separating couples. Discover how this historic change will modernise family courts.

Mother electrocuted charging phone in bath

A 31-year-old mother died instantly after being electrocuted while charging her mobile phone in the bath, prompting urgent electrical safety warnings from investigators.

Technical Fault Grounds All United Airlines Flights

A major technical fault with a key supplier's software has forced United Airlines to ground all departing flights across the UK and the US, causing widespread disruption and passenger chaos.

Starmer's RAF jet grounded by fault ahead of D-Day event

The Prime Minister's departure to the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in France was dramatically delayed after his official RAF plane developed a last-minute technical fault, forcing a swift change of transport.

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