Seven dead, dozens missing after Gambia migrant boat capsizes
A migrant boat bound for Europe capsized off Gambia, killing seven with dozens missing. 102 survivors rescued in a major search operation. Read the latest on this tragedy.
A migrant boat bound for Europe capsized off Gambia, killing seven with dozens missing. 102 survivors rescued in a major search operation. Read the latest on this tragedy.
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
Exclusive look at the gruelling Trial Eights selection process for the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. Discover the cold mornings, fierce competition, and mental battles on the Tideway.
The 12-year-old daughter of a Valencia CF coach has been found dead after a boat capsized off Indonesia. Search continues for her father and two siblings. Read the latest.
Rescuers search for victims after a tourist boat sinks off Komodo Island, killing Valencia CF coach Fernando Martín and three family members. Read the latest updates.
Valencia CF Women's B team manager Fernando Martin and three of his children have died after a tourist boat sank off Indonesia. Follow for breaking updates.
Valencia Women's B team coach Fernando Martín and his three young children are missing and feared dead after a tourist boat sank off Indonesia. Rescue efforts continue. Read the full story.
A retired US couple's dream of a festive Christmas on their canal boat is sunk after a massive 50-metre sinkhole opens on the Llangollen Canal. Read their story and the dramatic rescues.
The UK government will outlaw cruel wire snare traps, aligning England with Wales and Scotland. Over 200,000 traps cause immense suffering to wildlife and pets.
The Trump administration's expanded travel restrictions impact 16 African countries the most, with muted official reactions but concerns over diplomatic and economic fallout. Read the full analysis.
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
A UK government review finds anticoagulant rodenticides pose an unacceptable risk to wildlife. Animal advocates demand a ban to protect birds of prey and mammals. Read the full report.
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation further restricting entry to the US for nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the full implications.
A Kent pub is refusing to show the 2026 World Cup, citing 'over the top' noise and beer-drenched patrons. It will host quizzes and karaoke instead. Read the full story.
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for young users.
Chile joins France and China in banning smartphones from schools to boost learning and wellbeing. Education Minister hails 'cultural change'. Read the full story.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering extending its travel ban to 32 countries following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C. Get the latest updates.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration from 19 countries and targeted Somali communities, escalating its hardline stance. Follow our live blog for the latest developments and analysis.
The Trump administration freezes all immigration applications from 19 nations, expanding travel bans. The move follows a deadly attack on National Guard members. Read the full story.
Budapest's historic District VI will implement a full ban on tourist lets from 1 Jan 2026. The move aims to curb overtourism and restore affordable housing for residents. Discover the impact on UK travellers.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, but the govt admits it may take weeks to work fully. Lemon8 app will restrict users, with more platforms potentially added. Read the latest.
Australia's Communications Minister warns LinkedIn could lose its exemption from the under-16s social media ban if it becomes a haven for bullying. The ban starts December 10.
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
Discover the 19 Premier League stars walking a disciplinary tightrope, just one yellow card away from an automatic one-match ban. Stay informed on the suspension risks.
Two 15-year-olds, backed by a digital rights group, are seeking an urgent High Court injunction to block Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates political communication rights.
Australia will proceed with banning children under 16 from social media despite legal challenges. Discover how this world-first legislation could impact digital freedom and child protection.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its pioneering under-16 social media ban, with platforms facing fines up to A$49.5m. Discover the full list of affected apps.
Three criminals have been jailed and banned from using boats for their part in an £18 million cocaine smuggling plot. Discover how the NCA is using new legal powers to disrupt serious crime.