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Neighbour saves family from Wigan house fire

A quick-thinking neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just a week before Christmas. The family lost everything.

Neighbour saves family from horrific Leigh blaze

A heroic neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just days before Christmas. The family lost everything.

Cat sold for £30 on Vinted rescued by charity

A three-year-old cat was rescued after being listed for sale for just £30 on the second-hand clothes site Vinted. The charity founder who bought him says the low price shows 'no value on his life'.

Lithium Battery Truck Fire Closes Hume Highway

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.

Google Lets You Choose Favourite News Sites

Google has launched a new 'preferred sources' tool, allowing users to personalise their Top Stories feed. Learn how to add your favourite outlets like Metro and what this means for search.

AA's New App Speeds Up Breakdown Rescue

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.

Legal challenge to Melbourne CBD search zone laws

Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.

MH370 Search to Resume After 11-Year Hiatus

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is set to restart with a new deep-sea mission over a decade after its disappearance. Read the latest on the renewed investigation.

Victoria Police admits eight years of unlawful search operations

Victoria Police has admitted to conducting 23 non-compliant weapons search operations over eight years, impacting hundreds and resulting in 33 charges. The force is now notifying affected individuals and the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

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