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Russia escorts tanker Marinera, pursued by US forces

A Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Marinera, is being escorted by the Russian navy while 10 US military aircraft track its movements, escalating tensions over sanctions. Follow the latest developments here.

42 killed by drivers using mobile phones last year

Shocking new figures show a record 42 people died in accidents caused by drivers distracted by mobile phones. Campaigners demand it becomes 'culturally unacceptable'. Read the full report.

Thunderbirds F-16C Crashes in Mojave Desert, Pilot Safe

An F-16C fighter jet from the US Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration squadron crashed during a training mission in the California desert. The pilot ejected and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Read the full report.

Dangerous UK junction gets £25k safety overhaul

A notorious Staffordshire junction dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous will undergo £25,000 safety improvements after 13 crashes were filmed in six weeks. Read how local action prompted change.

Military aircraft accidents surge 55% in 2024

Exclusive Pentagon data shows a 55% surge in serious military aviation accidents in 2024, with Marine Corps rates nearly tripling. Senator Warren demands congressional action.

Turkish C-130 crash in Georgia kills 20 troops

A Turkish military C-130 plane crashed in Georgia, killing all 20 on board. Experts suggest a 'catastrophic event' caused the mid-air break-up. Read the latest on the investigation.

Men overconfident drivers, women safer - study

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a startling disconnect between driver confidence and actual road safety performance, with men overestimating their abilities while women demonstrate safer driving habits.

Police Helicopter Emergency Landing Near Leeds

A North Yorkshire Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Leeds, prompting an urgent investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Discover the full story behind this alarming aviation incident.

Slow drivers killed 19 in decade - shock data

Exclusive investigation uncovers how excessively slow driving has caused more fatalities than speeding on UK roads, with 19 deaths and hundreds injured over ten years.

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