Cuba faces a severe nationwide power cut, plunging millions into darkness and triggering protests. The blackout, one of the worst in recent history, highlights the island's ongoing energy crisis and economic struggles.
New data reveals a catastrophic decline in UK housebuilding, with construction starts falling to levels not seen since the 1940s. Councils warn of a deepening housing crisis as government targets are missed by a staggering margin.
Exclusive investigation reveals a severe property shortage across major UK cities, with available listings plummeting by up to 20% annually. Discover which areas are hardest hit and what it means for buyers and the market.
Eli Lilly deals a major blow to UK Mounjaro users, announcing a smaller KwikPen, the removal of a key 12.5mg dose, and a staggering 170% price increase, sparking outrage and access fears.
Exclusive: The Australian Labor government has dramatically cut migration from India by 50%, sparking debate on skilled worker shortages and international relations. Discover the full impact of the new visa restrictions.
Exclusive: Labour considers international recruitment strategy from Australia, Canada, and US to address critical NHS shortages, aiming to reduce reliance on expensive agency staff.
Exclusive: Desperate UK diabetics face a devastating health crisis as they are cut off from the 'miracle' weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) due to soaring costs and an NHS postcode lottery, with patients fearing for their lives.
Australia's national energy market is in a state of emergency as extreme cold, generator failures, and gas shortages trigger blackout warnings and send wholesale electricity prices soaring across the eastern states.
Scotland faces a mounting dental health emergency, with NHS spending on urgent treatments soaring to £84 million. Discover the crisis leaving patients in pain and the growing 'dental deserts' across the nation.
A scene of 'third world' desperation unfolded in Bristol as over 300 people queued for hours, some overnight, in a desperate bid to register with an NHS dental practice, highlighting the severe crisis in UK dental care.
The NHS faces a critical blood shortage, urgently requiring 55,000 new donors to meet rising demand for O negative and Ro sub-type blood. Health officials warn of potential cancellations for vital surgeries without immediate action.
New research debunks the common political narrative that planning red tape is causing the housing crisis. Discover the real reasons behind Britain's homebuilding failures.
UK car manufacturing output nosedived in 2023, hitting a multi-decade low. Brexit trade barriers and a crippling global semiconductor shortage are blamed for the steepest annual decline in production since the 1980s.
British pub-goers face a bitter blow as a severe European hops shortage, worsened by extreme weather, threatens to push beer prices to record highs next summer. Brewers warn of a perfect storm of poor harvests and rising production costs.
Australia's property crisis deepens as new data reveals house listings in Sydney and Melbourne have hit a 10-year low, creating a fiercely competitive market for buyers and driving prices upward.
A tragic Israeli airstrike in Gaza claims the lives of children and adults collecting water. The attack highlights the dire humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in the region.
Exclusive investigation reveals how wealthy tourists are being offered multi-million dollar Los Angeles mansions for the 2028 Olympics, sparking outrage over housing shortages and potential resident evictions.
A historic 19th-century bridge, normally submerged, has been fully exposed at Broomhead Reservoir in South Yorkshire as water levels plummet due to prolonged drought conditions, revealing a piece of forgotten industrial heritage.
A job advertisement for a crane operator in Australia offering a staggering $6,000 AUD (£3,100) per week has gone viral, sparking a fierce debate about skilled labour shortages, wage inflation, and the cost of living crisis.
Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.
A perfect storm of soaring immigration and plummeting construction has ignited an unprecedented rental crisis across Australia, with desperate tenants now facing off against dozens of competitors for a single home.
A severe shortage of specialist physics teachers is leaving hundreds of thousands of GCSE students without proper instruction, threatening the UK's future in science and technology.
Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis in England's schools as families grapple with severe teacher vacancies, budget cuts, and mounting hidden education costs this September.
The Panama Canal Authority slashes daily vessel crossings to just 18 amid worst drought in over a century, triggering global shipping delays and economic concerns.
A severe ginger shortage, triggered by devastating weather in Peru, is threatening the iconic pink pickled slivers served with sushi worldwide, forcing restaurants to ration supplies and consider alternatives.
Britain faces an unprecedented winter hosepipe ban as experts warn reservoir levels are critically low. Discover why recent rainfall isn't enough and what restrictions households may face.
Benidorm's legendary bars and pubs are grappling with a severe shortage of beer, wine, and Prosecco this summer, despite a surge in British tourists. Discover the supply chain chaos hitting Spain's costas.
Exclusive: The NHS faces a critical shortage of the enhanced flu vaccine, prioritising vulnerable groups and leaving millions of women and children with limited protection this winter. Health officials issue stark warning.
UK parents face a festive nightmare as the Bluey 'Keepy Uppy' playset sells out nationwide. Discover why this Australian cartoon character has become this year's impossible-to-find Christmas toy.
Exclusive: Medical experts warn of a deepening postcode lottery and a surge in the illegal black market for weight-loss jabs as NHS England struggles with supply and soaring demand for GLP-1 drugs.