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Luxury yacht sinks minutes after launch; owner swims ashore

A brand new £425,000 luxury motor yacht, the 'Princess V55', catastrophically sank just minutes into its maiden voyage off the English coast. The owner and a crew member were forced to abandon ship and swim to safety as the vessel rapidly took on water an

Major Fire Erupts on Gloucester Industrial Estate

A massive fire has engulfed a commercial unit on an industrial estate in Moreton Valence, Gloucester, prompting a huge emergency service response. Thick, acrid smoke is visible for miles, with residents urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors c

Migrants murdered on boat after witchcraft accusations

A harrowing migrant boat journey to the Canary Islands ended in a brutal double murder after passengers accused two men of witchcraft, leading to a fatal stabbing and the victims being cast into the Atlantic.

70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy

In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.

Libyan Coastguard Machine-Guns Migrant Rescue Ship

Exclusive video reveals the moment a Libyan coastguard vessel allegedly machine-gunned a migrant rescue ship operated by SOS Méditerranée. The harrowing incident occurred as the Ocean Viking attempted to aid a distressed rubber dinghy in international wat

Switzerland's Peace Shattered by Migrant Teen's Death

The fatal police chase of a 15-year-old migrant on an e-scooter has transformed Switzerland's tranquil city of Lausanne into a cauldron of violence, exposing deep-seated tensions over immigration and policing.

Farage Condemns £6.2m Daily Cost of Asylum Hotels

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage condemns the UK government's 'catastrophic failure' on immigration as spending on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers hits a staggering £6.2 million per day. Exclusive figures reveal the immense financial and social toll

UK Asylum Protests: Residents Vow 'Weeks of Demos'

Furious protests have ignited across the UK as local communities vow sustained action against government plans to house asylum seekers in hotels and former military bases. This in-depth report covers the growing civil unrest and the political firestorm ov

69 Drown as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Mauritania Coast

At least 69 people have died and dozens are missing after a migrant boat bound for the Canary Islands capsized off the coast of Mauritania. Survivors recount a desperate struggle for survival in one of the deadliest migration routes in the world.

Kimball Castle Destroyed by Fire, Faces Demolition

The iconic Kimball Castle in Gilford, New Hampshire, a Gilded Age landmark, has been tragically destroyed by a devastating fire, with officials now confirming the historic structure must be demolished.

Major Fire Engulfs Historic Southend Palace Theatre

A devastating fire has ripped through the iconic Palace Theatre in Southend, with over 60 firefighters tackling the blaze. Live updates as emergency services work to save the historic building.

Migrant in free hotel steals £1k designer jacket

A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.

UK Migrant Hotel Protests Erupt Into Clashes With Police

Tensions boil over across Britain as local communities protest the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. From Merseyside to Essex, demonstrations escalate into clashes with police, revealing deep-seated frustrations over the UK's immigration policy.

Ilford Restaurant Fire: Two Arrested for Arson

London's Metropolitan Police launch an arson investigation after a major fire tears through the Indian Aroma restaurant in Ilford. Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting the blaze.

Inferno at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market

A major fire has engulfed a section of the historic Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, with over 100 firefighters battling the intense blaze. No injuries reported as investigations begin.

Major London Restaurant Fire: Five Rushed to Hospital

Emergency services rushed to a significant fire at a restaurant on Charing Cross Road, London. Five individuals were hospitalised as over 70 firefighters worked to control the blaze. Read the latest on the incident and ongoing response.

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