South Yorkshire Police apologise after wrongly identifying a teenage car crash victim, telling a family their son was dead while he was in hospital. A fundraising page set up for his funeral is now supporting his recovery.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade. A second girl was treated and discharged. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl have died after a blue Ford Fiesta left Old Ferry Road in Kent. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Two men escape with minor injuries after their seaplane crashes into a river in Manaus, Brazil. Eyewitness footage captures the dramatic moment. Read the full story.
A young girl is believed to be among two killed after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade, Kent. A third person is in hospital. Read the latest on this tragic accident.
River Island, Poundland, and Cancer Research UK are among the major names shutting shops in 2026. Check if your local branch is on the closure list.
A 47-year-old man died after his Mercedes Sprinter van collided with a parked Skoda in Boarhills. Police seek witnesses and dash-cam footage from the scene.
The driver involved in the Nigerian car crash that killed two friends of boxer Anthony Joshua and left the fighter injured has been formally charged. Read the latest on the case.
The driver in Anthony Joshua's fatal car crash has been charged. Two of the boxer's close team members died in the Nigeria accident. Read the latest details and tributes.
Suffolk Police are trying to identify a woman pulled from the River Waveney near The Quay. Her death is being treated as unexplained. Call police with information.
A multi-agency rescue operation saved four men clinging to a boat on the brink of a 130ft dam in South Africa. Read the full story of the dramatic hours-long mission.
Major UK retailers Poundland, Primark, and River Island are closing multiple stores in January 2026. Check the full list to see if your local high street is affected.
London and Edinburgh welcomed 2026 with stunning fireworks. Over 100,000 watched the Thames display, while Edinburgh's Hogmanay returned with a bang. See the highlights.
Author Kate Mildenhall recounts three decades of summers at a beloved Victorian campsite, a tradition shattered by the devastating 2020 bushfires. A poignant story of memory, loss, and hope for return.
Min River, skippered by Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison, clinches Sydney to Hobart handicap honours after initial winner BNC receives a time penalty for a sail rules breach. A historic win for double-handed sailing.
Heavy December storms have increased California's vital snowpack to 71% of average, offering hope for water supplies. Officials warn the season is still young. Read the latest analysis.
Young Atlantic salmon, a species critically endangered in Britain, have been found in three north-west rivers for the first time since 2015, signalling a major environmental recovery. Read about the discovery and the ongoing threats.
A light aircraft crashed into Hanningfield Reservoir near Chelmsford. Police and AAIB are investigating the serious incident. Read the latest updates here.
One pilot killed and another critically injured after two helicopters collided mid-air over Hammonton Municipal Airport. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
Munich's famous Eisbach river surfing wave has been flattened again after authorities removed a makeshift beam installed by activists. The iconic spot in Englischer Garten is now silent.
Southern California faces a massive clean-up after its wettest Christmas in history, causing hundreds of crashes and mudslides. Read the latest on the emergency response and ongoing flood risks.
California's brutal Christmas storms, the wettest in 54 years for LA, caused mudslides, flooding, and avalanche threats. See the latest on the damage and response.
A tragic plane crash in Kentucky on Christmas Day has claimed 12 lives. Authorities confirm the death toll and are investigating the cause. Read the latest updates on this devastating event.
A deadly atmospheric river storm has claimed a third life in Southern California, causing severe flooding, mudslides, and widespread disruption. Governor Newsom declares a state of emergency.
A powerful atmospheric river storm has triggered severe flooding across California, forcing mass evacuations and a state of emergency. Get the latest on this extreme weather event.
Southern California faces its wettest Christmas in years with up to 8 inches of rain, prompting evacuation warnings and a state of emergency. Stay informed on the latest storm impacts.
A two-year-old girl died after a piranha attack in the Amazon. The tragic incident occurred after she fell through a hole in her family's floating home. Read the full story.
Shocking footage captures a narrowboat falling into a huge sinkhole after a canal embankment collapsed in Shropshire. Three boats affected, 12 evacuated. No injuries reported.
Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire. Tensions rise as a deadline for Lebanese state disarmament of the group approaches. Read the latest.
Jake Neaves and Jenson Seal died after a Tesla taxi crashed into a tree in Hurst Green. The driver has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses.