Philip and Elaine Marco, 77 and 76, died when their car hit a deep flood on a Liverpool road with a known flooding history. The inquest heard 'monsoon' conditions were to blame. Read the full investigation.
French energy giant TotalEnergies sells German power plants to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský in major energy sector shift. Read the full analysis.
Castle Water proposes a £1bn larger cash injection than rivals to rescue debt-laden Thames Water and tackle its pollution crisis. Will this offer break the deadlock?
Lake District Radio DJ Lee Durrant hosts a 24-hour marathon playing number two hits to protest illegal sewage dumping in Windermere, threatening wildlife and human health in the national park.
Exclusive: Thames Water's emergency funding plan collapses as shareholders refuse £1.1bn injection, raising fears of potential special administration and creating turmoil for UK's largest water supplier.
England's water regulator Ofwat imposes £88 million in penalties on Thames Water and other suppliers for missed targets, as the sector faces mounting debt and environmental challenges.
California voters have approved Proposition 50, a landmark ballot measure that could dramatically alter the state's political landscape by establishing an independent redistricting commission to redraw voting maps.
Southern California faces a dangerous new threat as invasive tropical mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases establish breeding populations, prompting urgent public health warnings.
California implements permanent ban on swan hunting after years of debate, protecting trumpeter swans while facing opposition from hunting communities and indigenous groups.
A shocking security incident unfolded at a US Coast Guard base in California when a civilian vehicle smashed through barriers before the driver was apprehended. The alarming breach raises serious questions about base security protocols.
A suspect has been arrested and charged with deliberately starting the destructive Palisades Fire that ravaged Southern California, forcing thousands to evacuate and destroying multiple structures.
Southern California faces a state of emergency as relentless atmospheric river deluge causes catastrophic flooding, destructive mudslides and prompts dramatic rescues across Los Angeles County.
A California high school community is in mourning after a 14-year-old student died from a suspected overdose following a school softball game, with another student hospitalised in critical condition.
Patty Durand, former Democratic candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission, faces felony charges for allegedly stealing over $1,100 worth of electricity from her neighbour.
Southern California faces unprecedented hurricane conditions as Tropical Storm Hilary barrels toward the coast, triggering rare tropical storm warnings and state of emergency declarations.
Silicon Valley billionaires reveal ambitious plans to build a revolutionary new city from scratch in Northern California, facing both excitement and fierce local opposition.
One year after Westminster woman Melodee Buzzard vanished after dropping her son at school, her family continues desperate search amid troubling circumstances.
California voters have delivered a stunning blow to the political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to strip lawmakers of redistricting power and hand it to an independent commission in a landmark democratic reform.
Incredible rescue mission saves drowning dog from treacherous California river currents during severe storm, as emergency crews risk their lives in heart-stopping water operation.
Governor Gavin Newsom signs landmark AB7 legislation, creating seismic changes to California's employment landscape and sparking intense debate about worker classification.
Donald Trump faces protests and celebrity opposition during Southern California fundraiser as he seeks to regain political foothold in traditionally Democratic state ahead of 2024 election.
A catastrophic atmospheric river unleashes unprecedented flooding across Southern California, triggering emergency evacuations and widespread destruction as officials declare a state of emergency.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launches extraordinary public challenge against California Governor Gavin Newsom, demanding urgent action on homelessness as crisis deepens across the state.
Carrie Elizabeth Romney, daughter-in-law of former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has died following a single-vehicle collision in Valencia, California. The 45-year-old mother of five was pronounced dead at the scene.
Northern California experiences extraordinary May snowstorm as atmospheric river deluges region, creating hazardous conditions and travel chaos across mountain passes.
Emergency services respond to major incident after helicopter crashes near Huntington Beach, California, with multiple casualties reported and investigation underway.
A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.
California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Republican-led legislation that would have made certain drug and theft crimes more severe, sparking renewed debate about criminal justice reform in the state.
Major UK water suppliers including Southern Water and Anglian Water are under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority for potentially overcharging customers by hundreds of millions.
A rapidly expanding wildfire forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California as emergency crews battle extreme conditions and power outages sweep the region.