Politics
Step Mom Ignored Girl's Pleas Before Fatal Scalding Bath, Court Hears
A stepmother allegedly ignored a five-year-old girl's pleas that a bath was too hot, leading to her death in 1978. The victim's brother testified he lied about the accident to stop beatings.
Culture
Emmerdale Star Jurell Carter Lands Major Boxing Role After Grisly Soap Death
Jurell Carter, who played Nate Robinson on Emmerdale, has landed a role in 50 Cent's new series Fightland after his character's grisly death.
Sports
Arsenal Join Liverpool in Race to Sign £52m Porto Star Victor Froholdt
Arsenal have entered the race with Liverpool to sign Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt, who could cost over £52m. The 20-year-old Danish star has impressed with eight goals and seven assists this season.
Business
Hantavirus Vials Missing from Lab Two Years Before Cruise Outbreak
Two vials of hantavirus went missing from an Australian lab in 2024, two years before the deadly outbreak on MV Hondius that left three dead. The virus is the Andes strain, which can spread between humans.
Health
Environment
Transport
London Tube Delays: 3 Lines Affected on Friday Morning
Delays on District, Bakerloo, and Northern lines disrupt Friday commutes. Engineering work and passenger incident cause severe and minor delays.
Two Tube Stations So Close TfL Says Walk
Covent Garden and Leicester Square stations are just a 4-minute walk apart. TfL recommends walking instead of taking the Tube. Other close pairs include Wood Lane and White City.
Radio Fault Disrupts Trains in Southern England
A radio network fault disrupted trains in southern England, particularly London Waterloo services, causing delays up to 90 minutes. The issue is fixed but disruption continues.
Australia Budget: $3.8bn for Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop
The federal budget will allocate an additional $3.8bn for Melbourne's controversial Suburban Rail Loop, bringing total federal contributions to over $6bn.
London Tube and TfL Weekend Closures: Piccadilly, DLR Hit
Four TfL lines face closures this weekend, including Piccadilly line to Heathrow. Elizabeth line, DLR, and Overground also affected. Check alternative routes.
