Chernobyl shield damaged in Russian drone strike
A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.
A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.
Moscow welcomes White House policy shift critical of EU, as efforts to broker a Ukraine peace deal face major hurdles. Zelenskyy meets European leaders amid attacks.
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy held a substantive call with US officials, stating real peace progress depends on Moscow's commitment.
At least 50 people, including 33 children, killed in a paramilitary drone attack on a nursery in South Kordofan. Humanitarian groups report further strikes on paramedics and civilians.
A 149,000-tonne Russian shadow fleet tanker, crippled by a Ukrainian drone, drifts into NATO's Black Sea waters near Bulgaria. Crew evacuation stalled by brutal winter storms.
Russia launched a wave of overnight attacks across Ukraine, targeting energy and civilian sites, while diplomatic efforts continue in Miami. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
A €1.5bn protective shield over Chornobyl is no longer containing radiation after a drone strike, the IAEA confirms. Urgent repairs are needed for long-term safety.
Irish police are investigating unidentified drones seen during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Dublin. The incident highlights growing European security concerns.
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.
The AA's updated app uses GPS to locate stranded members instantly, promising quicker patrol arrival. Explore how this tech upgrade changes breakdown cover and keeps drivers safer.
The CHUBORY A77 brushless drone, now £99.99 on Amazon, offers 84 minutes of flight time and a 4K camera, becoming a top choice for beginners.
Families were left freezing and disappointed after a Christmas drone show in Ardingly, West Sussex, suffered technical faults. Read the full story and the company's apology.
A festive reindeer named Buddy sparked a major overnight search involving police, coastguard and Royal Marines after escaping in Formby. Read how Christmas was saved.
A quick-thinking off-duty paramedic rescued a seven-year-old girl from a dangerous fire in East Hollywood. Read the full story of this split-second decision.
Rescuers search for missing British teenager George Smyth, 18, who vanished near Dracula's Castle in Romania after calling emergency services. His mother has flown to assist. Read for the latest.
Search for George Smyth, 18, continues in treacherous Romanian mountains after his final call reporting hypothermia. Rescue efforts hampered by severe weather.
Rescue operations intensify across Asia as extreme weather claims over 1,000 lives. Get the latest on the floods in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia have killed over 1,000 people. Rescue teams are in a desperate race against time to find survivors. Follow the latest developments here.
A reindeer caused festive chaos after bolting from a Southport parade, leading to a major rescue operation on Formby Beach. Read the full story of the dramatic recovery.
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Struggling Byron burger chain rescued from third collapse by Gen Z entrepreneur Akshat Tibrewala. £2.5m investment secures future with major rebrand targeting younger audiences. Read the full story.
More than 100 rescue dogs in Christmas jumpers gathered outside Buckingham Palace for a festive parade raising funds for dog charities. See the adorable photos and heartwarming rescue stories.
Independent MP Ayoub Khan discloses he was forced to kill a dog to protect a baby from being mauled. The revelation came during Liverpool's Your Party conference.
Two young brothers, Fadi, 11, and Goma Abu Assi, 8, were killed by an Israeli drone strike while gathering firewood in southern Gaza. Read the full report on the latest ceasefire violations.
A family with two young children was left suspended for three hours after a crane failure at a 'sky-dining' restaurant in Kerala. Read how they were rescued and the safety failures exposed.
A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv leaves two dead, cuts power to half the city, and highlights Ukraine's urgent need for Western air defence support.
Nato activates fighter jets following a massive Russian assault on Kyiv that killed at least three, plunged the city into darkness, and cut water supplies. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Rescue efforts conclude after Hong Kong's worst fire in nearly 80 years at Wang Fuk Court residential complex. 128 confirmed dead as community support pours in. Read the latest updates.
Firefighters battle inferno after Russian drone strike on Kyiv residential building. As Trump's 28-point peace plan collapses, Ukraine's defence relies on Western support. Read the latest analysis.