Canal boats swallowed by 160ft sinkhole in Shropshire
A massive sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal, swallowing two boats and flooding fields. Emergency services rescued over a dozen people. Read the full report.
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Wealthy socialite found dead at bottom of embankment
Aryan Papoli, 58, was discovered at the base of a steep embankment in California. Authorities state her injuries were consistent with a fall. Her son describes the tragedy as a 'nightmare scenario'. Read the full story.
Westminster Park Sealed Off After Alleged Rape
Police have cordoned off Victoria Embankment Gardens after a woman in her 20s reported being raped. The Metropolitan Police are conducting urgent enquiries. No arrests have been made.
Spain's €1.1bn Ghost Airport: A €10k Failure
The shocking story of Spain's €1.1 billion 'ghost airport' that operated for just three years before closing. Discover how this infrastructure disaster lost billions.
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.
Kansas City ride safety belt fails mid-operation
Terrifying moment at Kansas City attraction as ride safety belt fails mid-operation, sending riders plunging downwards in shocking safety breach caught on camera.
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.
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.
Optus outage left SA ambulance without emergency alerts
A major Optus network failure prevented emergency alerts from reaching South Australian ambulance services, raising serious concerns about public safety and telecommunications reliability.
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.
Visionary architect Sir Terry Farrell dies aged 88
Celebrated architect and planner Sir Terry Farrell, creator of London's iconic MI6 Building and Embankment Place, passes away at 88, leaving an indelible mark on British architecture.
Architect Sir Terry Farrell dies aged 87
Celebrated architect Sir Terry Farrell, creator of London's iconic MI6 headquarters and Charing Cross transformation, passes away at 87 leaving behind an extraordinary legacy.
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.
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
AK-47 killer entered UK twice, raised family in Welsh town
Exclusive investigation reveals how an Albanian killer who murdered a mother with an AK-47 was allowed to enter Britain twice, settling in a Welsh community where he later committed a terrifying road rage attack.
26 Dead in Horrific South Africa Bus Crash
A bus carrying 46 passengers has crashed and rolled down an embankment in South Africa's Limpopo province, resulting in a catastrophic death toll of 26 and leaving dozens more injured. The devastating incident occurred on the R518 road near Mokopane.
Monash IVF Embryo Mix-Up Scandal Prompts Major Review
A major review is underway at Monash IVF after a catastrophic administrative bungle led to the wrong embryos being implanted into two patients, shattering the dreams of families and raising serious questions about the clinic's protocols.
Ken Hinkley's Farewell: A Legacy of Contradiction at Port Adelaide
The emotional farewell of Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley concludes, leaving a complex legacy. Was his long reign a success built on resilience or a failure defined by finals heartbreak? We analyse the results, the passion, and the unanswered questions.
Summer driving blunder risks £2,500 fine
UK drivers are being warned about a common summer mistake involving car coolant that could lead to a hefty fine, penalty points, and even invalidate insurance. Experts reveal the correct fluid to use to stay legal and safe on the road.
Lilo & Stitch Actor David Kawena Battles Four Severe Illnesses
Exclusive: David Kawena, the beloved voice actor from Disney's Lilo & Stitch, is courageously battling a quartet of severe health issues, including kidney failure and a rare blood disease, at just 46 years old. His family has launched a desperate plea for
Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined
The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck
Mississippi Water Crisis: 150,000 Without Safe Drinking Water
Jackson, Mississippi faces a devastating public health emergency as its water system fails, leaving 150,000 residents without safe drinking water. The ACLU files a federal lawsuit demanding immediate action.
Boeing 777 Engine Erupts in Flames Over Miami
A United Airlines Boeing 777 flight from Miami to Frankfurt was forced into a dramatic emergency turnback after its right engine spectacularly caught fire, trailing flames and smoke. The terrifying incident, captured on video, has reignited urgent questio
Skydiver's Death Ruled 'Gross Negligence' After Harness Fail
A coroner has ruled that a series of instructor errors led to the death of Belinda Taylor, 44, who fell from 3,500ft during a skydive in Peterlee. The inquest heard how a 'catastrophic failure' to properly secure her harness was the direct cause of the fa
Israel intelligence chief resigns over Hamas attack failures
Major General Aharon Haliva steps down following intelligence lapses that allowed Hamas to launch a devastating attack on Israel.
Nurse's retirement dreams crushed by super fund collapse
A dedicated NHS nurse faces financial ruin after her superannuation fund collapses, leaving her retirement plans in tatters. Experts warn of systemic risks in pension schemes.
Israeli general admits intel failures before Hamas attack
Former Israeli military intelligence chief acknowledges systemic failures in anticipating Hamas' assault, sparking debate on accountability and Gaza strategy.
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