Death Cap Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
California health officials issue urgent warning to foragers after a death and severe liver damage linked to toxic death cap mushrooms. Learn the symptoms and risks.
California health officials issue urgent warning to foragers after a death and severe liver damage linked to toxic death cap mushrooms. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Explore the revolutionary Californian buildings of Frank Gehry, the architect who transformed cityscapes with stainless steel waves and giant binoculars. Discover his iconic legacy.
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
In an extraordinary escalation, former President Trump ordered the California National Guard to a federal judge's residence. Explore the legal and constitutional crisis unfolding.
Governor Gavin Newsom's administration plans to roll back restrictions on toxic rat poisons, despite a state report showing widespread poisoning of mountain lions, eagles, and condors. Read the full investigation.
A California student has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay over $100,000 after breaking into a poultry farm to 'rescue' four chickens. Read the full story.
A major new art exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead opens in California, featuring rare artefacts, fan art, and a unique 'listening room'. Explore the legacy.
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.
Police in Stockton, California, are pleading for witnesses after a mass shooting at a child's birthday party left four dead and 11 injured. Authorities believe the attack was targeted.
With Gavin Newsom's term ending, a crowded field of over 95 candidates is emerging for California's 2026 governor race. Discover the key Democratic and Republican contenders vying for the top job.
Sir Salman Rushdie speaks to Sky News, linking Charlie Kirk's killing to America's gun culture and reflecting on his own 2022 stabbing. The author also shares his sceptical views on AI in creative writing.
Sir Salman Rushdie tells Sky News the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk stems from America's pervasive gun culture. The author, a survivor of a 2022 stabbing, also shares his views on AI and creativity.
Police vow to hunt down 'animals' after a mass shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves three children and a young adult dead. Authorities appeal for information.
A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves four dead and 11 wounded. Police are searching for the attacker in this targeted incident.
A targeted mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California leaves four dead and ten wounded. The gunman remains at large as officials urge the public to come forward with information.
Four people killed and 10 injured in targeted mass shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton, California. Shooter remains at large as community mourns.
Children are among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California. The attacker remains at large. Follow for live updates.
Mass shooting at Stockton banquet hall leaves one dead and ten wounded. Police hunt for multiple suspects as community reels from latest gun violence tragedy.
New Australian research reveals alcohol and gambling are implicated in 70% of domestic violence cases. Urgent policy reform needed to address addiction-driven family violence.
Metro's groundbreaking 'This Is Not Right' campaign has been named Campaign Of The Year at the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards for its impactful reporting on violence against women and girls.
Two US National Guard soldiers critically injured in a Washington DC shooting. Suspect had ties to the CIA. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Jason Isaacs and Dame Harriet Walter among 120 voices in film demanding one day without rape. Marks International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women with stark statistics.
As Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys, his adviser Steve Witkoff reportedly coaches Russians on appealing to the president. Meanwhile, California faces mass coastal oil drilling.
Kardell Lomas sought police help before her death, sparking urgent calls for independent police oversight and systemic reform to protect vulnerable women.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 16-year-old was shot on London Road in Sheffield. The victim remains in a critical condition. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Minister Jess Phillips declares violence against women a national emergency, revealing new protection orders have already safeguarded 1,000 victims across England and Wales.
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot in Sheffield. Police urge witnesses to come forward with information about this terrible incident.