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Woman critically injured in petrol arson attack

A woman is fighting for her life after a suspected attacker doused her in petrol and set her on fire in a horrific incident at her home. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking news story.

Thomas Midgley Jr: History's Most Dangerous Inventor

Explore the chilling story of Thomas Midgley Jr, whose inventions - leaded petrol and CFCs - killed millions and nearly destroyed our planet. Discover how his creations caused lasting environmental damage.

Woman pays council tax on petrol-bombed Durham home

Ellie Haigh's home was firebombed while she slept, leaving it uninhabitable. Yet, Durham Council demands full council tax. Read her shocking story and the bureaucratic battle she now faces.

Bradford fire trial: Man denies murdering four

Sharaz Ali, 40, denies murdering his ex-partner's sister and her three children in a petrol-fuelled house fire in Bradford. The trial continues at Doncaster Crown Court.

Kashmir police station blast kills 9 officials

At least nine people killed and 32 injured in accidental explosion at Nowgam police station. Officials were examining explosives linked to Delhi car bomb attack. Read the full investigation.

Hidden car switch saves thousands on fuel

Leading motoring experts reveal how a simple dashboard switch, cruise control, can slash fuel consumption by 14%, saving drivers up to £1.65 per hour on motorways.

Petrol station inferno: Smoker's match ignites fuel

Shocking CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment a discarded match at a UK petrol station nearly caused catastrophe, as friends narrowly escape a fiery explosion in hair-raising close call.

EV Boom Creates £13B Treasury Black Hole

As petrol and diesel cars disappear from UK roads, the Treasury faces a massive fuel duty shortfall that could force difficult tax decisions. Discover how the switch to EVs is reshaping Britain's fiscal landscape.

Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested

Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.

OPEC pauses oil output hikes as prices surge

Global oil markets face turbulence as OPEC+ unexpectedly pauses planned output increases, sending prices soaring while UK manufacturing activity contracts sharply.

Queen and Charles narrowly avoided unexploded WWII bomb

Explosive revelations from new royal biography reveal how the Queen and her son faced mortal danger from an undiscovered wartime bomb at Windsor Castle, while Prince Andrew emerges as the monarchy's 'weak spot'.

Electric Cars Produce More CO2 Than Petrol - Shock Study

Groundbreaking research challenges the green credentials of electric vehicles, showing some models generate higher lifetime emissions than traditional petrol cars, raising questions about Britain's net-zero strategy.

7 Reasons You Don't Need an Electric Car Yet

Thinking of switching to electric? Hold that thought! Our expert analysis reveals why sticking with petrol might be smarter for now. Discover the hidden costs and practical limitations of EVs in today's market.

Serial shoplifter's 100+ petrol station crime spree exposed

Notorious thief Christopher O'Kane's staggering shoplifting campaign across London petrol stations has finally been halted after accumulating over 100 offences. Discover how this prolific criminal operated and his ultimate sentencing.

Young man set on fire in Sydney family feud attack

Shocking details emerge as a 20-year-old Australian man fights for life after being allegedly doused in petrol and set on fire in what police describe as a targeted attack linked to an ongoing family dispute in Sydney's western suburbs.

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