UK Emergency Alert: Nationwide Mobile Phone Test Completed
Millions of phones across the UK sounded simultaneously at 3pm today in a major test of the new government emergency alert system, designed to warn of life-threatening events.
Millions of phones across the UK sounded simultaneously at 3pm today in a major test of the new government emergency alert system, designed to warn of life-threatening events.
A Boeing 737-800 operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle was forced into an emergency landing at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport after a tyre exploded during takeoff. All 181 passengers and crew escaped unharmed.
RAF fighter jets were launched on an urgent mission after a 'ghost plane' sparked a major security alert by disappearing from radar over the North Sea, close to UK airspace.
The UK government will trigger a nationwide emergency alert on all mobile phones this Sunday. Find out why your device will scream and how to opt-out if necessary.
The UK government will test its new emergency alert system on Sunday, 23rd April, sending a siren-like message to every compatible mobile phone. Here's what you need to know.
The UK government is conducting a nationwide test of its new emergency alert system, sending a siren-like message to millions of mobile phones. Here's what you need to know.
The UK government has conducted a nationwide test of its new emergency alert system, sending a message to virtually every mobile phone in the country. Here's what happened and why it matters.
A Virgin Atlantic flight from Heathrow to San Francisco declared a mid-air emergency and returned to London after reports of smoke in the cockpit. Follow the latest on this dramatic incident.
In a heart-stopping incident, a two-year-old boy calmly walked into a Chinese hospital with a kitchen knife impaled in his head. Doctors performed a life-saving three-hour surgery to remove the blade, which had pierced his skull by 2cm. The mother claims
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Two women in their 80s were dramatically rescued after becoming trapped in a scorching 40°C hot tub at a Buckinghamshire retirement village, requiring emergency services to drain the facility in a tense operation.
In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.
Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.
Medical experts warn of a surge in life-threatening sepsis cases following influenza infection. Healthy young adults are particularly vulnerable to this rapid-onset complication.
A Boeing 747 cargo plane was forced into a dramatic emergency landing at Manchester Airport after a catastrophic engine failure and fire erupted moments after takeoff. Shocking footage captures the blaze as the aircraft circles to dump fuel.
Authorities have issued an urgent wildfire alert for multiple regions in the UK as soaring temperatures and dry conditions heighten fire risks. Stay informed on safety measures and affected areas.
A multi-storey building collapsed in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, killing at least two people and trapping several others. Emergency teams are working to rescue survivors as authorities investigate the cause.
A chilling air raid alert in Moscow forced bus passengers to evacuate to a bomb shelter, sparking panic and confusion. Read the full story.
Outlander star Stuart Martin faced a real-life drama when his flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a fellow passenger suffered a medical emergency. The harrowing incident unfolded at 30,000 feet.
Norwich Airport was forced to close temporarily following the discovery of a suspicious package, causing travel chaos and a large-scale emergency response.
A hazardous chemical leak in Durham, North Carolina, forced evacuations as emergency crews worked to contain the threat. Authorities urge caution.
The UK government is set to trial a nationwide emergency alert system, sending a test message to all smartphones. Here's what to expect and why it matters.
The UK government is set to conduct a nationwide emergency alert test in the coming weeks. Here's everything you need to know about the drill, its purpose, and how it will affect you.
The UK is set to witness one of its largest public safety exercises as the Labour government prepares to test the emergency alert system nationwide.
A nationwide emergency alert test will sound on millions of UK smartphones this Sunday. Here's what you need to know.
Shocking video captures the moment a private jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Birmingham Airport after encountering mid-air issues. Passengers and crew escaped unharmed.
Dozens of passengers faced delays at Birmingham Airport after a flight from Amsterdam made an emergency landing due to a medical incident, requiring urgent assistance from West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Residents in the northeastern U.S. are urged to prepare as a powerful hurricane approaches, with potential life-threatening impacts.
A woman has been tragically swept away by floodwaters in Australia's Hunter Region as emergency services respond to more than 1,450 incidents amid severe weather conditions.
A powerful earthquake in the Pacific has triggered tsunami warnings for Hawaii, California, and Alaska. Authorities urge coastal residents to stay vigilant.