A massive explosion ripped through a veterinary clinic in North Carolina, but heroic staff ensured no lives were lost after a frantic evacuation of all animals just minutes before the blast. The cause is under investigation.
The family of Ryan Cornelius, a British businessman imprisoned in Dubai for 15 years, is pleading with the UK Foreign Office to secure his release amid concerns over his deteriorating health and alleged unfair trial.
Ryan Cornelius, a UK businessman, has been sentenced to 20 years in a Dubai prison amid allegations of financial misconduct. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy urges the UK government to reassess sanctions policies to protect British nationals abroad.