Swan halts M1 traffic near Northampton in morning drama
A confused swan brought the M1 to a standstill near Northampton, leading to a rolling road block and a swift rescue by National Highways officers. The bird was safely released at a nearby lake.
A confused swan brought the M1 to a standstill near Northampton, leading to a rolling road block and a swift rescue by National Highways officers. The bird was safely released at a nearby lake.
Anne Hathaway stars in A24's 'psychosexual pop thriller' Mother Mary, with a soundtrack by Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX. The film hits cinemas Spring 2026.
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A Danish documentary series, The Black Swan, featuring a mob lawyer turned informer, exposed deep ties between crime and high society, captivating half the population and sparking police investigations.
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
Queen Camilla hosted a special Buckingham Palace reception for the English National Ballet's 75th anniversary, featuring a private Swan Lake performance. Discover the royal celebration.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
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A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
Diana Loginova, daughter of prominent Kremlin official Vladimir Loginov, discovered deceased in her luxury St Petersburg apartment as investigation launches into sudden death.
Commuters faced major travel disruption after a bold swan brought Glasgow Central train services to a standstill, causing widespread cancellations and delays across Scotland's rail network.
Rail services in Glasgow faced unexpected disruption when a protective swan refused to budge from the tracks, forcing Network Rail to implement safety measures and causing delays for ScotRail passengers.
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Prominent ABC health broadcaster Dr Norman Swan has made radical changes to his living environment following disturbing new research about indoor health risks, issuing an urgent warning to all households.
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
California implements permanent ban on swan hunting after years of debate, protecting trumpeter swans while facing opposition from hunting communities and indigenous groups.
A viral video captures the emotional moment a ginger cat is rescued after 48 hours stuck up a tree, showing incredible feline gratitude that's melting hearts worldwide.
American Ballet Theatre's pioneering principal dancer Misty Copeland confirms her retirement timeline with special final performances in classic roles including Swan Lake.
A Liverpool community is in mourning after 29-year-old mother-of-four Ashley Dale was fatally shot in what police believe may have been a tragic case of mistaken identity during a targeted attack.
Russian authorities detain civilians in St Petersburg for singing Ukrainian songs and discussing the war, as Putin's regime intensifies suppression of dissent.
In an extraordinary display of dissent, concertgoers in Vladimir Putin's hometown repeatedly interrupted a performance with anti-war chants, marking one of the most significant public protests in recent Russian history.
A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.
In an incredible display of quick thinking, a construction worker used a JCB digger to rescue a man struggling in a swollen river in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a short-eared owl survives Storm Amy, landing on a North Sea oil rig 100 miles from shore before being safely returned to land.
Incredible rescue mission saves drowning dog from treacherous California river currents during severe storm, as emergency crews risk their lives in heart-stopping water operation.