A massive fire has torn through an industrial estate in Witham, Essex, sending plumes of thick black smoke across the county. Emergency services are on the scene as residents are urged to stay indoors and keep windows closed.
Shocking video captures the moment a Belgian canal boat in Bruges fails to clear a low bridge, sending panicked passengers diving for cover as the roof scrapes over their heads. The unexpected deluge turns a serene tour into a frantic scramble for safety.
A major fire has devastated a watersports centre in Nottinghamshire, destroying dozens of kayaks and canoes. Shocking footage captures the intense blaze as crews battle the inferno.
A brand new £425,000 luxury motor yacht, the 'Princess V55', catastrophically sank just minutes into its maiden voyage off the English coast. The owner and a crew member were forced to abandon ship and swim to safety as the vessel rapidly took on water an
A massive fire has engulfed a commercial unit on an industrial estate in Moreton Valence, Gloucester, prompting a huge emergency service response. Thick, acrid smoke is visible for miles, with residents urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors c
In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.
A major fire has torn through the historic Southport Pier, one of the UK's oldest pleasure piers, with crews battling the large-scale blaze through the night.
Shocking footage captures the moment a violent protest in Makassar, Indonesia, turns deadly as a massive fire engulfs city council buildings following a storming by demonstrators.
A vessel carrying migrants bound for Europe capsizes off the coast of The Gambia, resulting in a significant loss of life and ongoing rescue operations.
At least 69 people have died and dozens are missing after a migrant boat bound for the Canary Islands capsized off the coast of Mauritania. Survivors recount a desperate struggle for survival in one of the deadliest migration routes in the world.
A catastrophic wildfire, suspected to be sparked by a discarded cigarette, has torn through Cyprus, claiming two lives and reducing multi-million pound luxury villas to ash in an apocalyptic scene.
The iconic Kimball Castle in Gilford, New Hampshire, a Gilded Age landmark, has been tragically destroyed by a devastating fire, with officials now confirming the historic structure must be demolished.
A devastating fire has ripped through the iconic Palace Theatre in Southend, with over 60 firefighters tackling the blaze. Live updates as emergency services work to save the historic building.
A significant moorland fire is raging across the North York Moors National Park, with multiple fire crews engaged in a large-scale operation to protect nearby villages and control the spread.
Fire crews are using explosive charges to combat a significant wildfire on Saddleworth Moor, West Yorkshire, with smoke visible for miles. Authorities advise residents to keep windows closed.
Emergency services battle large-scale moorland fire near Scarborough as dry conditions fuel blaze. Crews work through the night to protect nearby villages.
London's Metropolitan Police launch an arson investigation after a major fire tears through the Indian Aroma restaurant in Ilford. Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting the blaze.
A popular London restaurant was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack on Halloween night. Police are investigating the deliberate fire that tore through the building in the early hours.
A major fire has engulfed a section of the historic Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, with over 100 firefighters battling the intense blaze. No injuries reported as investigations begin.
Emergency services rushed to a significant fire at a restaurant on Charing Cross Road, London. Five individuals were hospitalised as over 70 firefighters worked to control the blaze. Read the latest on the incident and ongoing response.
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery of a 2000-year-old 'Jesus Boat' from the Sea of Galilee provides astonishing physical evidence of daily life in the Biblical era. Experts reveal how this miraculous preservation rewrites our understanding of ancient
A rapidly expanding wildfire, the 'Hennessey Fire,' is tearing through Napa County, California, prompting urgent evacuations, threatening homes and vineyards, and casting a dense, hazardous smoke plume over the renowned wine region.
The Fire Brigades Union has issued an urgent warning that UK fire services are so severely underfunded that a major incident could overwhelm them in 'a matter of hours,' risking public safety.
A 22-year-old bakery enthusiast nearly caused a catastrophic fire after forgetting a tray of pastries in the oven overnight. The potential £4,000 disaster was narrowly avoided, offering a stark lesson in kitchen safety.
A devastating overnight fire has torn through the abandoned Grade II-listed Swinfen Hall in Staffordshire, with emergency crews battling the blaze for hours. Locals report hearing explosions as the historic 18th-century manor, already at risk, suffered ca