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NHS trials 'liver dialysis' device for deadly ACLF

The NHS is launching a major trial of a pioneering 'liver dialysis' device called Dialive, aiming to treat acute-on-chronic liver failure and save lives. Read about this potential medical breakthrough.

Couple die trapped in Tokyo sauna fire

A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna after a fire broke out and a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm was switched off. Read the full investigation.

Tube chaos as multiple lines suspended and delayed

London's Tube network descends into rush hour chaos with multiple lines suspended or severely delayed due to multiple incidents. Commuters face major disruption. Get the latest travel updates.

Four-week lift failure traps elderly in West London

Elderly and disabled residents in a Notting Hill estate have been stranded for four weeks due to a broken lift, with some forced to crawl downstairs. Kensington and Chelsea Council cites a cyber attack for delayed repairs.

London residents use gyms after water failure

Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.

US Prisoners Escape Through Weak Concrete Wall

Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.

Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply

Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.

Edinburgh Airport suspends all flights due to IT failure

All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended on Friday morning due to a critical IT failure in air traffic control systems. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates as teams work to resolve the issue.

Prison population forecast revised to 2030

The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.

Two mistakenly freed prisoners remain at large

Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 more prisoners were mistakenly released in a month, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system failure.

Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling

A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.

Prison officer plays FIFA with inmate in cell

A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.

CME data centre failure halts futures trading

A technical failure at CME Group's data centre disrupted futures and options trading for hours. Discover how the incident affected global markets and what measures are being taken.

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