Businessman avoids jail for strangling wife in Thailand
David Turner, 61, admitted a brutal assault on his wife at a five-star resort. Hull Crown Court heard she thought she would die. He received a suspended sentence.
David Turner, 61, admitted a brutal assault on his wife at a five-star resort. Hull Crown Court heard she thought she would die. He received a suspended sentence.
A Russian teenager has died after a packed tourist speedboat collided with a fishing trawler and sank near the Phi-Phi Islands. Over 50 people were thrown into the sea.
Police launch urgent search for Mark Counsell, 31, from Pontypool, last seen on Christmas Day video call from Thailand. Family and authorities appeal for information.
A 15-year-old boy who survived the 2021 Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy has been killed in an eBike accident in Devonport, Tasmania. Read the full story.
UK Border Force officers can now seize mobile phones from migrants arriving in small boats. The new law also targets smugglers' supply chains with severe prison sentences. Read the latest on the Channel crossing crackdown.
New Home Office powers allow Border Force to seize phones and search mouths at Manston processing centre. Campaigners call it 'inhumane' and question its legality.
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.
New data reveals a 13% surge in migrant Channel crossings for 2025, heaping pressure on PM Keir Starmer. With Reform UK rising, we analyse the government's stalled policies and voter frustration.
Home Office brands 2025's 41,472 small boat Channel crossings 'shameful'. Explore the political fallout, new policies, and what the figures mean for UK immigration.
Despite a pledge to 'smash the gangs', 41,472 migrants crossed the Channel in 2025. The figures heap pressure on the Labour government's immigration strategy. Read the full analysis.
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.
A major search operation is underway in the remote Pacific after a vessel strike. The US Coast Guard is leading efforts to find survivors. Get the latest updates.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is missing after a boat flipped in rough seas at Sydney's Palm Beach. Emergency services continue their search. Read the latest updates.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search.
Emily Souter Johnson swapped 13 years of flat-hopping for life on a canal boat, slashing her monthly costs to under £500. Discover her journey from homelessness to a thriving off-grid business.
Eve Stanway spent her first 11 years sailing the world with no fixed address or formal schooling. She reveals the loneliness behind the idyllic photos and her journey to find stability.
A Spanish father and three children are missing after a tour boat sank off Komodo Island, Indonesia. Search efforts have been suspended due to bad weather. Read the latest updates.
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of intense border fighting. The deal includes a halt to military movements and the release of prisoners. Read the latest developments.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of deadly border clashes. The deal, brokered by ASEAN, aims to de-escalate tensions and restart diplomatic talks. Read the full details of the fragile peace agreement.
A 69-year-old man was killed after becoming trapped between his car and a McDonald's drive-thru counter in a tragic incident in Nebraska. Police confirm it was a 'freak accident'.
Thailand and Cambodia have initiated formal negotiations to de-escalate violent border clashes stemming from a temple dispute. The talks aim to prevent further casualties and restore regional stability. Read the latest developments.
Cambridge University's trial eights saw Baby and Beans crews triumph, offering a first look at the 2026 Boat Race squads. Get the full results and athlete insights.
A man and woman in their 30s died in a head-on collision between a Triumph motorcycle and a Ford van on the A228 near Tunbridge Wells. Police are appealing for witnesses.
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
A couple's festive trip to Ko Phi Phi turned into a nightmare of illness and a stranded boat tour. Discover why it's now their fondest pre-child Christmas memory. Read their cautionary yet heartwarming tale.
A century-old border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia flared again in 2025. Our analysis explores the role of colonial maps, nationalism, and tourism. Discover the full story.
Steve Lillywhite alleges a cover-up in Kirsty MacColl's 2000 death in Mexico. He claims the wealthy boat owner avoided blame. Read the full story and the family's long fight for justice.
Explore the deep-rooted Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, from colonial-era maps to the modern-day conflict over ancient temples like Preah Vihear. Understand the historical 'sibling rivalry' that fuels ongoing tensions.
Hope Rehab Thailand offers affordable, quality addiction treatment focusing on building self-worth and healthier coping mechanisms. Discover their unique program and start your recovery journey today.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are briefing Congress amid mounting questions over deadly boat strikes and a military buildup near Venezuela. Read the latest developments.