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Germany's economic angst returns under Merz

Six months into Chancellor Friedrich Merz's premiership, Germany faces renewed economic stagnation and political rebellion. Discover why Europe's powerhouse continues to struggle.

Faulty Car Tech Advises 80mph in 30 Zones

Drivers of premium electric and hybrid cars report dangerous errors with Traffic Sign Recognition systems, misreading 30mph limits as 80mph near schools. Read the full investigation.

Car Tech Malfunction Puts UK Drivers at Risk

Drivers of premium electric and hybrid cars report dangerous speed limit misreadings by onboard systems, with vehicles advising 80mph past schools. Read the full investigation.

Virgin Australia flight aborts takeoff after brake fire

A dramatic emergency unfolded at Brisbane Airport when a Virgin Australia flight bound for Bali was forced to abort takeoff after its brakes reportedly caught fire, with passengers evacuated via emergency slides.

Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.

Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions

Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.

Volvo and VW lead takeover of chipmaker Nexperia

A European automotive alliance including Volvo and Volkswagen has successfully acquired Chinese semiconductor firm Nexperia, marking a strategic move to secure crucial chip supplies amid ongoing global shortages.

Police apology after murder at sex offender's home

A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.

ANZ Banking App Crashes in Nationwide Outage

Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.

Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services

Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.

Manchester synagogue terror alert failure exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a major mobile network failure prevented Manchester's Jewish community from receiving emergency terror attack warnings during synagogue services, raising serious security concerns.

Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk

A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.

Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos

A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.

Lisbon Funicular Crash Caused by Brake Failure

A major investigation is underway in Lisbon after a historic funicular carriage lost control and crashed, injuring multiple people. Initial reports point to a catastrophic brake failure as the cause.

Lisbon Funiculars In Emergency Shutdown After Near-Disaster

A major safety scare has forced the sudden closure of Lisbon's iconic Gloria, Bica, and Lavra funiculars. An official report reveals a cable car came perilously close to disaster after a critical brake failure, prompting urgent government action and a ful

1.4 Million UK Cars Investigated for Brake Failure

A major safety investigation has been launched into 1.4 million vehicles in the UK over fears of sudden and dangerous brake failure. Owners of popular models from VW, Audi, Skoda, and Seat are being urged to take immediate action.

Urgent UK Recall: Ford Edge Brake Failure Risk

Ford issues a major safety recall for its Edge SUV models in the UK. A critical brake defect could lead to a complete loss of braking power. Find out if your vehicle is affected and what steps to take immediately.

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