Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
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Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
South Africa arrests four men en route to fight for Russia
South African police arrest four men suspected of being recruited to fight for Russia. Investigation launched into a wider alleged recruitment network. Read the latest.
Worker rescued after 30ft fall into NYC manhole
Dramatic rescue of a construction worker who plunged 30 feet down a manhole in New York City. Read about the heroic efforts of first responders.
CIA-linked Afghan immigrant shoots soldiers near White House
An Afghan immigrant, previously part of a CIA-backed unit, is in custody after shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Learn about the investigation and the political fallout.
Firefighters arrested after teen recruit waterboarded
Four Florida fire and rescue workers have been fired and charged after a teenage recruit was beaten and waterboarded in a violent hazing incident. Discover the full story.
Optus Outage Blocks 14,000 Emergency Calls
A major Optus telecoms outage has prevented over 14,000 people from accessing emergency services. Learn the causes and implications of this critical failure.
Mia Lucas: Mum says 12-year-old's death was 'preventable'
The mother of Mia Lucas, 12, says her daughter's death at a psychiatric unit was 'preventable'. An inquest heard her safety concerns were 'not taken seriously'. Read the full story.
Initial probe ends after fatal Waterford plane crash
Irish air accident investigators complete initial site examination after a fatal plane crash near Tramore, Co Waterford. One person confirmed dead in the incident.
Injured ex-police officers call for service award
Former emergency service workers, forced to retire due to line-of-duty injuries, are campaigning for a dedicated honour scheme. They describe feeling 'discarded' without formal recognition for their sacrifice.
Chemical spill at Biddulph High School: 5 in hospital
Five people were rushed to hospital following a chemical spill at Biddulph High School in Staffordshire. Emergency services swarmed the scene. Read for live updates.
NSW Bushfire Downgraded After Critical Alert
A dangerous bushfire on the NSW South Coast has been downgraded to a Watch and Act warning after residents were told it was 'too late to evacuate'. Stay informed with the latest updates.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Major Rochdale fire causes multiple injuries
A major fire has broken out in a Rochdale commercial building, causing multiple injuries and widespread road closures. Emergency services are urging the public to avoid the Mellor Street area.
Emergency Services Swarm Blackwood Street
A large-scale emergency operation unfolded in Blackwood, Wales, after a serious medical incident. Two air ambulances were dispatched alongside multiple ground crews. Follow for live updates.
£5.7m found in £380 storage locker auction win
A lucky bidder discovered millions in cash after buying a storage unit for just £380. Read how this modern treasure hunt unfolded and what happened next.
Hamilton's Ferrari Move: The 2026 Tech That Sealed Deal
Exclusive insight into Ferrari's revolutionary 2026 power unit technology that convinced Lewis Hamilton to make his shock switch from Mercedes, featuring lighter design and revolutionary energy recovery.
Attendee collapses at Trump rally during campaign event
Shocking scenes unfolded at a Donald Trump campaign event when a rally attendee dramatically collapsed, prompting immediate medical intervention and raising questions about event security protocols.
Fire Service Funding Crisis Threatens Bonfire Night Safety
Firefighters Union sounds alarm over dangerous staffing shortages and budget cuts threatening public safety during peak emergency periods across the UK.
Teenager dies at Cumbria mental health unit
Exclusive: Grieving family demands investigation after 17-year-old boy dies while under NHS care at Cumbria's Carleton Clinic, raising serious questions about mental health facility safety protocols.
Cumbria train derailment sparks major emergency response
Major incident declared after Avanti West Coast train derailment near Penrith causes significant travel chaos and emergency service mobilisation across Cumbria.
Pregnant UK teen moved to prison baby unit in Georgia
Exclusive: 19-year-old Bella May Culley, accused of cocaine smuggling in Georgia, has been transferred to a specialist maternity unit within the prison system as her pregnancy advances.
Lorry driver guilty of French student's Christmas murder
A French student's dream UK visit ended in tragedy when a lorry driver murdered him and hid his body in a storage unit just days before Christmas. The shocking case reveals disturbing details of calculated violence.
Animal Rescue Callouts Surge for England's Firefighters
New data reveals dramatic increase in animal rescue operations by fire services, with crews responding to everything from trapped swans to stranded horses as charities struggle with funding cuts.
Storage firm auctions deceased wife's ashes in Colorado
A grieving Colorado widower is fighting to reclaim his wife's ashes after a storage company mistakenly sold the precious urn containing her remains during an auction of his belongings.
HMRC failed 85 million taxpayer calls in decade
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
CBS News axes Race and Culture Unit in mass layoffs
Exclusive: CBS News dismantles its dedicated Race and Culture division in sweeping layoffs that have left journalists reeling and diversity coverage in question
Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Delta flight emergency after slide detaches mid-air
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
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