Health leaders issue urgent warning over using steam for colds after severe burns cases soar. Surgeons report life-changing injuries, especially in children. Learn safer alternatives and vital first aid.
A major fire at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil forced evacuations and injured 13. Read how the incident impacted critical global negotiations.
A major fire disrupted UN climate talks in Brazil, forcing evacuations and injuring 13. With just two days left, the blaze raises concerns over critical deal negotiations. Read the latest.
A coroner has issued a stark warning about dangerous social media trends after a 12-year-old schoolboy tragically died from inhaling aerosol deodorant in his bedroom. The case highlights growing concerns about online challenges putting children at risk.
Christopher Scholtes, 37, discovered deceased weeks after his 2-year-old daughter Parker died in sweltering vehicle outside their Arizona home in suspected murder-suicide case.
Leading scientists warn that rogue solar geoengineering deployment could trigger catastrophic climate consequences, calling for urgent international governance.
A British man who clinically died for seven minutes shares his extraordinary journey to the afterlife, where he was reunited with his late father and experienced overwhelming peace.
Exclusive: Megan Trussell speaks out after her daughter allegedly faked her own death in an elaborate Colorado scheme, leaving the distraught mother facing unimaginable emotional turmoil.
American TikTok personality Ben Bader dies in tragic circumstances as girlfriend faces charges in connection with his death. The full story of the social media star's untimely demise.
A major police investigation is underway after a man was found dead on a vessel near one of London's most iconic landmarks, with authorities treating the death as unexplained.
A 12-year-old boy has tragically died after participating in a hazardous social media challenge involving aerosol inhalation, prompting urgent safety warnings from authorities and heartbroken parents.
A construction worker's heart stopped for seven seconds during a workplace accident, revealing astonishing insights about what happens after death
Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan announces devastating death of her 19-year-old sister Darci-Rose in emotional social media tribute, leaving family 'broken' and 'traumatised'.
Exclusive investigation into the mysterious death of 19-year-old British student Óscar Meléndez at a Spanish nightclub, as his final haunting words to friends emerge.
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton becomes latest celebrity targeted by false death rumours circulating online, with representatives confirming she's very much alive.
Austrian authorities are investigating the bizarre and tragic death of a woman discovered on a large, cross-shaped object in a remote ravine near the German border. The identity of the woman and the circumstances leading to her death remain a profound mys
Luigi Mangione, a Missouri inmate sentenced to death for a 2005 double murder, has died of natural causes in prison, circumventing his scheduled execution.
The British figure skating community is in mourning after the sudden and unexplained death of 19-year-old champion skater Julia Marie Gaiser. The promising athlete passed away in her sleep, leaving family and friends devastated.
The heartbroken family of a British man who died after a fall in Magaluf is demanding answers from Spanish police, who have shockingly closed the case without a full investigation.
The entertainment world is in mourning after Chinese actor Li Yifan, renowned for his role in the Netflix hit Eternal Love, died aged 37 in a tragic fall in Beijing.
Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson faces fierce backlash after making a controversial statement following the tragic death of broadcaster Charlie Kirk. The insensitive remarks have ignited a firestorm on social media.
Exclusive: The UK government is quietly investigating controversial solar radiation management technologies, including stratospheric aerosol injection, as a potential emergency response to climate change, the Independent can reveal.
Ex-US President Donald Trump delivers a heartfelt message following the tragic death of 19-year-old Charlie Kirk, a young British supporter, in a car accident. The emotional response highlights the personal impact on the Trump campaign and community.
Exclusive: A British kayaker who faked his own death in a bizarre insurance fraud scheme breaks his silence, revealing the immense guilt and regret that led him to turn himself in to police.
Exclusive: The devastated sister of Luke Rutter, who died suddenly in Thailand, speaks out about the mysterious circumstances surrounding his tragic death and the family's desperate search for answers.
A woman has tragically died after being struck by a falling tree in Wiltshire as severe winds from Storm Kathleen batter the UK. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Marlborough, but she was pronounced dead. The Met Office has extended its yellow w
TOWIE's Lauren Goodger is overcome with emotion as she marks one year since the tragic loss of her newborn daughter, Lorena. The reality star shares a raw and powerful tribute on social media.
The music industry is in shock following the sudden and tragic death of Baroness drummer Allen Blickle at the age of 42. Tributes pour in for the acclaimed musician.
A 21-year-old man has tragically died in Bournemouth after consuming a 'One Punch' drink, a highly caffeinated beverage. The incident has sparked urgent warnings from authorities about the dangers of such products.
A summer holiday turns to tragedy as a 57-year-old British man is found dead in the water at a popular Greek beach resort in Faliraki, Rhodes.