Man dies after pepper spray used in Sydney arrest
A 52-year-old man has died following a medical episode after NSW police used pepper spray during an arrest for alleged domestic violence in Homebush. Read the latest on the independent investigation.
A 52-year-old man has died following a medical episode after NSW police used pepper spray during an arrest for alleged domestic violence in Homebush. Read the latest on the independent investigation.
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Norfolk Police are investigating after a woman's body was recovered from the River Waveney in Beccles. Officers are appealing for information about her final movements.
High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
A man in his 20s has been detained following an incident at Newton Community Hospital in Newton-le-Willows, Greater Manchester, leaving five people injured. Police remain on the scene.
Tributes are paid to Harold David Turner, a 68-year-old Royal Navy veteran, who died in hospital following an incident at a property in Denbighshire on Christmas Day afternoon.
Authorities in Munich have dismantled a makeshift beam installed by surfers to recreate the vanished Eisbach wave, escalating a row over the future of the iconic urban surfing spot.
A residential area in Whitlam, Canberra, was placed under police lockdown on Christmas Eve after reports of a man with a firearm. Residents told to stay indoors.
A large sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire caused a major incident, with over 10 people rescued. Emergency services are managing the environmental impact. Read the latest updates.
Estonia accuses Russian border guards of illegally crossing NATO territory via the Narva River. The incident raises tensions amid warnings of Russian aggression in Europe. Read the full report.
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
A San Francisco cable car's sudden stop on California Street injured 15 people, prompting a major emergency response. Two were taken to hospital immediately.
Derbyshire Police provide a crucial update after a major incident in Derby led to the evacuation of 200 homes. Get the latest details on the ongoing investigation.
Armed police have locked down Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3, suspending transport links. Drivers are told not to leave vehicles. Get the latest updates.
Police launch major search after two men enter the River Hull while fleeing officers in Hull. Specialist teams deployed. Anyone with information urged to call 101.
A major incident has been declared in Derby, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of homes. Two men are in custody on suspicion of explosives offences. Follow the latest updates.
A £40,000 Audi was left teetering above the River Severn in Worcester after the driver ignored warning signs. The vehicle was towed to safety. Read the full story.
Police have sealed off streets in Altrincham town centre after a serious incident left two men with life-threatening and life-changing injuries. One man is in custody.
Armed police have sealed off Ritson Street in Liverpool following a reported domestic incident involving a weapon. Follow for live updates.
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.
Gwent Police launch urgent search in Cwmbran's Afon Elwyd after man seen in water. Emergency services responding to welfare incident. Follow for live updates.
A major multi-agency search is underway in Swansea city centre after reports of a person in the River Tawe. Emergency services remain on scene.
In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.
A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.
The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.
A significant emergency operation unfolded in Caldicot as multiple police vehicles and ambulance crews responded to a serious incident, with roads closed and residents urged to avoid the area.
Discover how conservationists in Northumberland are helping wild salmon overcome man-made barriers on their epic upstream journeys with an ingenious fish ladder solution.
A young child has died and four adults hospitalised following a hazardous materials emergency at a South London residential property, prompting major emergency service response and investigation.