A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
Over 40 firefighters are tackling a major fire on Lord Street in North Woolwich. Residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut. Follow for live updates.
A woman and a child have died in a devastating house fire in County Offaly. An investigation is underway as emergency services respond to the tragedy.
A five-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman have died after a 'reckless and murderous' arson attack on a house in Edenderry, Ireland. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Gardai launch murder investigation after a woman and young boy die in a house fire in Edenderry. A second woman is in hospital with serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa has claimed at least 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze broke out around midnight at the Birch by Romeo Lane venue in Arpora. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa, India, has claimed 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze, caused by a gas cylinder explosion, trapped victims in a narrow exit. Read the latest updates.
At least 25 people have died in a major fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences as an official inquiry is launched. Read the latest updates.
At least 23 people have died in a devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. The state's chief minister has ordered an urgent inquiry into the tragedy. Read the latest updates.
At least 23 people have died in a major fire at a nightclub in Arpora, Goa. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has ordered an inquiry into the cause and safety compliance.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa's Arpora has claimed at least 23 lives, including several tourists. The chief minister has ordered a full inquiry.
A dramatic Porsche fire brought the M25 clockwise to a standstill for over 2.5 hours, causing severe delays. See the photos and diversion details.
UK electric vehicle drivers warned of hefty penalties for common winter errors. Learn Kia's essential tips to stay safe, legal, and avoid fines up to £11,000 this season.
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026, ending 90 years of aviation history to allow construction of a major battery gigafactory, despite local opposition. Read the full story.
New research reveals London firefighters face a cancer risk 323% higher than the public, likened to smoking 20 cigarettes daily. Union officials cite funding as a key barrier to safety upgrades.
Powervault, the London-based home battery firm backed by the Mayor's fund, has collapsed. The firm, which raised over £10m, is the latest UK energy tech casualty. Read the full story.
We test Bluetti's groundbreaking Pioneer Na, the first mainstream portable power station using safer, more ethical sodium-ion battery technology. Is it the future of off-grid power?
Over 3 million UK sole traders and small businesses can access free lifetime battery upgrades on the Google Pixel 10 Pro through a Vodafone Business perk. Discover the exclusive deal.
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
Gareth Butterfield reveals five simple, no-cost checks to keep your car running in freezing conditions and avoid a winter breakdown. Essential reading for UK drivers.
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.
A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has claimed 146 lives, with 200 missing. Authorities arrest 13 as anger grows over alleged safety failures. Share your story.
Hong Kong police arrest 13 over deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, with 151 dead and 40 missing. Substandard materials and failed alarms cited in city's worst blaze since 1948.
A fire at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters forced a full evacuation and took BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast off air. Presenters describe the scene as emergency services responded. Read the latest.
Mark Gibbon returns to Buckinghamshire after pleading guilty to battery in Florida pool incident involving daughter-in-law. Read the full story.
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
The death toll from Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court apartment fire has climbed to 146 with 100 people missing. Authorities investigate fire safety failures as public anger grows.
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire reaches 146 as investigators continue searching burned buildings. 100 people remain unaccounted for in city's deadliest blaze in 75 years.
The death toll from the Wang Fuk Court apartment fire in Hong Kong has climbed to 146, with 100 people still missing. Investigators face a weeks-long search amid public anger over fire safety.