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.
Glasgow's historic subway system is set for a revolutionary upgrade, with autonomous trains rolling out in late 2026. Discover the safety features and what it means for passengers.
Former Liverpool deputy leader Derek Hatton and his wife, Sonjia, plead not guilty to misconduct in public office. Their trial is set for April 2027. Follow the latest UK court news.
Armed police in Liverpool have detained seven men following intelligence about a potential violent act. Discover the full details of the tactical operation here.
The Met Police is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering by a former Tower Hamlets Council employee. The case, dating to 2018, involves procurement and conflicts of interest.
A woman accused of murdering two Colombian schoolgirls with poisoned chocolate raspberries was rescued from the River Thames in London. The fugitive was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. Read the full story.
The AA has launched a new app to make breakdowns less stressful. Drivers can now report issues digitally, share their exact GPS location instantly, and get help faster, even on dark country roads.
When a pigeon fell from the sky, Jack Chadwick discovered Manchester's 3,000-strong underground pigeon rehab group, changing his view of his hometown forever. Read the heartwarming story.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
A 77-year-old Buddhist monk endured a four-day ordeal trapped upside down in a narrow cave in Thailand. Discover how rescuers performed the dramatic operation.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar reveals ICE agents stopped her son in Minneapolis, accusing Trump's 'Operation Metro Surge' of racial profiling. Read the full story.
April Windsor's desperate bid to flee Emmerdale backfires, putting her entire family in the crosshairs of ruthless drug lord Celia Daniels. Discover the shocking consequences.
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.
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 Cambridgeshire council terminates a tree surgeon's contract after he erected hundreds of Union flags on an A-road. The council cites political neutrality, while the contractor calls it a 'political judgement'. Read the full story.
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.
Venezuela condemns Trump's airspace closure as illegal aggression. Tensions escalate over US drug trafficking claims and Operation Southern Spear. Read the latest.
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.
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.
US President Donald Trump announces complete closure of Venezuela airspace amid escalating anti-drug offensive. Airlines warned as tensions rise between nations.