An urgent evacuation alert has been issued for residents near a fast-moving bushfire on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland. Firefighters battle the blaze as NSW counts the cost of devastating weekend fires.
Media and staff evacuated from The Gabba after a fire alarm triggered on Wednesday. The incident, caused by a kitchen smoke detector, interrupted preparations for the crucial second Ashes Test. Read the latest updates.
A major Optus network failure has left nearly 100,000 customers in Queensland unable to call emergency services. The telco is working to restore services. Read the latest.
A man has died and a 19-year-old was seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End industrial site. Emergency crews worked for over an hour to free the trapped teenager.
Eastern Australia faces severe weather chaos with destructive storms and giant hail. Stay informed about emergency responses and safety measures as the crisis unfolds.
Severe thunderstorms with giant hail and destructive winds have left over 138,000 without power in south-east Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings.
A devastating house fire in Lawnton has left one person dead and four others fighting for life. Emergency services continue investigations at the scene.
Exeter services crowned the UK's best pit stop, boasting 56 EV chargers and 13 food outlets. Discover the top 10 service stations for your festive travels.
A woman in her 20s and a toddler have died following a devastating collision between two trucks on Queensland's Bruce Highway. Emergency services continue investigations at the scene.
A man has died following a cardiac arrest at a McDonald's in Stafford. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save him. Read the full story for details.
Exclusive: Queensland police face scrutiny as coroner investigates domestic violence handling after whistleblower's family tragedy. Read the shocking findings.
A helicopter made an emergency landing in a Bolton field this afternoon. Emergency services are on the scene. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
David Burnip visited the UK's worst-reviewed motorway services at Leeming Bar and cut his review short after seeing the 'apocalyptic' toilets. Discover the full story.
Emergency services rushed to a London military facility after a hazardous chemical exposure left multiple people requiring urgent hospital treatment. Full investigation underway.
Major disruption hits Greater Manchester railways as emergency crews respond to serious incident at Ashton-under-Lyne station, with all services suspended and lines closed indefinitely.
Emergency services rushed to a major bus collision in central London leaving 20 people requiring hospital treatment. Multiple casualties were treated at the scene as Westminster becomes the centre of a significant emergency response operation.
Tragedy strikes Queensland as emergency services battle horrific house fire that claimed four lives in Brisbane's southern suburbs. Latest updates on the investigation.
Dramatic scenes in Wales as severe flooding forces retirement home evacuation and leaves communities underwater amid torrential downpours and dangerous conditions.
A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.
A hungry Uber Eats customer sparked police concern after dialling 999 to report missing chicken wings, prompting authorities to remind the public about proper emergency service usage.
Shocking investigation reveals how Apple's emergency SOS feature failed to save a mother who died twice following a devastating crash, raising serious questions about smartphone safety technology.
Hundreds of native flying foxes require emergency care after unprecedented hailstones the size of cricket balls devastate their roosting sites in southern Queensland, highlighting climate change impacts on wildlife.
Metropolitan Police respond to emergency call after London resident dials 999 to report undelivered Uber Eats meal, sparking debate about emergency service misuse
A devastating fire has ripped through a residential building in Valencia, Spain, claiming multiple lives and leaving residents trapped in one of the city's worst urban disasters in recent memory.
Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes devastating floods and destructive winds across the Philippines and Queensland, Australia, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread damage as emergency services battle the dual-front crisis.
Major emergency response underway after train derailment in Cumbria. Multiple services responding to incident near Carlisle with disruption expected for hours.
South-East Queensland reels from catastrophic storm damage as tennis ball-sized hail pummels suburbs, shredding vegetation and damaging property in violent weather event.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as dangerous supercell storms threaten Queensland and northern NSW with destructive tornadoes, giant hail and life-threatening flash flooding.
A massive air and sea search continues for two fishermen missing off Queensland's coast after their boat was found abandoned near Hinchinbrook Island. Kealin Paul and John Francisco haven't been seen since Friday.
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.