Rome tower collapse: Miracle escape as residents survive
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
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Rome tower collapse: Man trapped near Colosseum rescue
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
Premier Nationwide Building Society Shuts Down
Exclusive: Premier Nationwide Building Society ceases operations, leaving customers seeking alternative banking solutions. Full details on the closure and consumer guidance.
China investigates UK construction firm for competition issues
China's competition authority investigates UK construction materials manufacturer for potential market abuse, signalling tougher regulatory stance on foreign businesses.
Hazardous materials scare in Newham leads to arrests
Major emergency response in Newham as hazardous materials discovery leads to arrests and street closures. Latest updates on the ongoing investigation.
Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze
A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.
Navy Sailor Arrested With Bomb Materials Near White House
A US Navy sailor was arrested after being found with suspected bomb-making components near the White House perimeter, raising serious security concerns during Trump's presidency.
Child dies in London hazardous materials incident
A young child has died following a hazardous materials emergency in London, prompting a major response from multiple emergency services. The incident occurred in a residential property with a second child hospitalised.
Child dies in London hazardous materials incident
A young child has died following a hazardous materials incident in Newham, East London, prompting a massive emergency service response and ongoing investigation.
Child dies in London hazardous materials incident
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.
Met Police investigate UKIP over Whitechapel campaign leaflets
The Metropolitan Police has opened a formal investigation into UKIP following complaints about racially charged campaign materials distributed in Whitechapel, east London, prompting condemnation from anti-racism groups.
Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation
Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.
Third US freight train derailment in three months
Another dangerous freight train derailment in Montana marks the third major incident since February's Ohio disaster, raising urgent questions about US rail safety standards and emergency response protocols.
UK construction costs surge 40%, threatening projects
New data reveals UK construction costs have surged by up to 40%, forcing developers to delay or redesign major projects as budgets spiral out of control.
Chlorine gas cloud emergency in Surrey village
Residents in Oxshott, Surrey were told to stay indoors as emergency services responded to a hazardous chemical incident involving a chlorine gas cloud at a local water treatment facility.
Philip Pullman's Final Book of Dust - Exclusive Extract
Dive into an exclusive extract from Philip Pullman's breathtaking conclusion to The Book of Dust trilogy, featuring Lyra Silvertongue's most perilous journey yet in this highly anticipated literary finale.
US Bets Big to Break China's Rare Earth Monopoly
The Biden administration makes unprecedented investments in Western rare earth companies to secure critical minerals and challenge China's market dominance in green technology.
Grand Designs eco-cabin becomes damp, mouldy nightmare
A couple's sustainable Grand Designs vision in Cornwall turns disastrous as their eco-friendly cabin becomes plagued by damp, mould and structural issues, despite a £150,000 investment.
Ben Smith appointed Newcastle Building Society CEO
Newcastle Building Society announces Ben Smith as incoming Chief Executive, bringing extensive financial services experience to lead the mutual's next chapter of growth and member-focused strategy.
Margate bomb scare: Police evacuate homes and make arrest
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Kent as bomb disposal experts were called to a residential property in Margate, leading to multiple evacuations and one arrest.
Nobel Chemistry Prize 2025 for porous materials breakthrough
Three pioneering scientists have been honoured with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on porous materials that could transform everything from clean energy to medicine.
World's First Plant Plastic That Vanishs Completely
British scientists have developed a revolutionary plant-based plastic that completely biodegrades into harmless sugars, offering hope in the global war against plastic pollution.
Madrid Building Collapse Injures Three
Emergency services rushed to central Madrid after a multi-storey building partially collapsed, leaving three people with minor injuries. Latest updates on the structural failure investigation.
Bronx Building Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway
A partial building collapse in New York's Bronx district has triggered a massive emergency response as rescue teams search for survivors amidst the rubble. Multiple injuries reported as residents describe chaos and devastation.
Indonesia school collapse: Race to find survivors
Emergency crews work through the night after Al Khoziny Islamic school building collapse in East Java, with children among those trapped beneath debris as death toll rises.
Major fire engulfs historic cinema roof - emergency services battle blaze
Major emergency response as fire tears through roof of landmark cinema building, with dramatic plumes of smoke visible for miles across the city.
UK Economy Stagnates as Construction Output Plummets
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.
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