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Amber Storm Warning: UK Braces for Flooding

The Met Office has escalated its weather warning to amber for parts of southern England, forecasting intense thunderstorms, flash flooding, and potential travel chaos.

Climate Crisis Fuels Surge in Lightning Wildfires

Groundbreaking research confirms a direct and alarming link between global warming and a sharp increase in destructive wildfires ignited by lightning strikes across the Northern Hemisphere.

Grandmother Drowns in Home After Denied Flood Defences

A devastating inquest reveals how an 83-year-old grandmother tragically drowned in her own home during Storm Babet, after being told no flood defences were available to protect her property in Derbyshire.

Greater Manchester Police Placed into Special Measures

Greater Manchester Police has been placed into special measures after a damning HMICFRS report uncovered systemic failures in crime recording, victim support, and emergency response times, leaving the public at risk.

GMB's Susanna Reid's On-Air Breakdown: 'I'm Not OK'

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid was left visibly shaken and tearful following a profoundly moving interview with the mother of a stabbing victim, prompting an outpouring of viewer support.

Minneapolis School Shooting: Second Victim Identified

A second victim has been identified in the devastating Minneapolis school shooting that left a 15-year-old girl dead and a boy critically injured. The community reels as police continue their investigation.

Met Police officer airdrops photo of dead crash victim

A Metropolitan Police officer is under investigation after a photo of a woman killed in a car crash was airdropped to a colleague's personal phone at the scene. The 'appalling' breach has been referred to the police watchdog.

Qld MPs back police powers for instant DV orders

Queensland Parliament approves controversial legislation granting police authority to issue on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders, sparking intense debate over civil liberties and victim safety.

Epstein Victim's Name Found in Kissinger's Memoir

Exclusive: Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein victim, alleges her name was discovered in the index of Henry Kissinger's autobiography, raising new questions about the late diplomat's connections.

UK Gov Launches Honour-Based Abuse Crackdown

The UK government unveils a landmark national framework to combat honour-based abuse, introducing mandatory police training and new support measures for victims.

UK Govt's 'honour abuse' failure exposed

A damning report reveals systemic failures in protecting victims of 'honour-based' abuse in the UK, with the Home Office accused of breaking its pledge to criminalise forced marriage.

Teen ex-footballer loses legs in drink-drive crash

Liam Hind, a former Manchester City academy player, faces an unimaginable future after a catastrophic drink-driving accident resulted in a double amputation. His community is now rallying to fundraise for his long-term rehabilitation and adapted living.

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