Maternal Deaths Up 20%, UK Misses Safety Target
Official data reveals a 20% rise in UK maternal deaths, with stark inequalities persisting. The government has failed its 2025 target. Read the full analysis.
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Maternal deaths up 20%, 2025 target missed
New data reveals a 20% rise in UK maternal deaths, with stark inequalities persisting. The government has failed to meet its 2025 target. Read the full report and expert analysis.
Man and boy found dead in separate west Dublin homes
Gardai are investigating after the bodies of a man and a boy were discovered at two separate properties in west Dublin on Thursday morning. Follow for updates.
ICE shootings surge in Trump's 2025 immigration crackdown
Federal immigration agents linked to 14 shootings amid Trump's expanded enforcement. Record deaths in custody as detention surges by 50%. Read the full investigation.
Family Campaigns for Stricter Driver Eyesight Tests
A son demands urgent reform of UK driving licence laws after his mother was killed by a driver with severe eyesight issues. His 'Sight Safe' campaign calls for mandatory eye tests.
Driver jailed for killing 'larger-than-life' Croydon barber
David Haggard sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after fatal collision on Croydon Lane in March 2023. Read the full story.
New Road Safety Plans 'Not Enough' Say Bereaved Families
Bereaved families and the AA criticise the government's new road safety strategy as insufficient, calling for Graduated Driving Licences to protect young drivers.
Woman dies in A10 layby crash, Porsche driver arrested
A woman in her 60s died after being struck by a car on the A10 near Broxbourne. A Porsche driver has been arrested. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
New road safety plan criticised by AA and bereaved families
The government's new road safety strategy proposes longer learning periods and lower drink-drive limits, but campaigners say it fails to protect young drivers. Read the full analysis.
New UK Road Safety Strategy: Lower Drink-Drive Limit
The UK government unveils its first major road safety plan in 20 years, lowering the drink-drive limit and proposing a 6-month minimum learning period. Critics say it fails to protect young drivers.
New UK Road Safety Strategy Targets 65% Cut in Deaths
The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.
Forklift driver moves parked car blocking lorry in Birmingham
A forklift driver in Birmingham took matters into his own hands to move a badly parked Volkswagen Tiguan. The incident mirrors a 2022 case where a farmer was cleared for similar actions. Read the full story.
Two teens die in Kent car crash near Iwade
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl have died after a blue Ford Fiesta left Old Ferry Road in Kent. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
31 deaths in ICE custody make 2025 deadliest year in decades
2025 was the deadliest year for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in over two decades, with 31 fatalities in custody. The deaths occurred amid record detention numbers.
Three hikers dead on Mount Baldy, trails closed
The body of a 19-year-old college freshman was found on Mount Baldy's Devil's Backbone trail after a 500ft fall. Two others also perished as treacherous conditions prompt trail closures. Read the full report.
Driver charged over crash that killed two, injured Joshua
The driver of Anthony Joshua's car has been formally charged following a fatal crash in Nigeria that killed two of the boxer's close friends. Read the latest on the case.
Driver charged over fatal crash involving Anthony Joshua
The driver involved in the Nigerian car crash that killed two friends of boxer Anthony Joshua and left the fighter injured has been formally charged. Read the latest on the case.
AJ's driver charged after fatal crash kills two friends
The driver in Anthony Joshua's fatal car crash has been charged. Two of the boxer's close team members died in the Nigeria accident. Read the latest details and tributes.
Uber rewrites driver contracts to avoid new VAT rules
Uber has restructured its UK contracts to sidestep a new 20% VAT charge on fares outside London, a move that could impact millions in Treasury revenue. Discover the full story.
Australia's 2025 road deaths rise by 8%
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,323 lives lost. Experts call for urgent action on speed limits and vehicle safety. Discover the full analysis.
Harlan Coben's new Netflix thriller 'Run Away' drops
Harlan Coben's latest Netflix series, 'Run Away', is now streaming. Starring James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver, the twist-filled thriller has critics hooked. Discover if it's your next binge-watch.
Run Away Review: Nesbitt Stars in Coben's Netflix Thriller
James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver lead a stellar cast in Harlan Coben's latest Netflix thriller, 'Run Away'. A father's desperate search for his missing daughter delivers comfort TV at its finest. Stream all eight episodes now.
Three hikers dead on Mount Baldy after failed rescue
Three hikers have been found dead on Southern California's treacherous Mount Baldy after high winds prevented a rescue helicopter from landing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Asda payout after delivery driver's 'disabled' remark
A man with fibromyalgia and autism was awarded compensation after an Asda delivery driver questioned his disability. Read the full story of the incident and settlement.
Migrant fatalities fall to 3,000 amid tighter border controls
A new report reveals over 3,000 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous journeys.
Why Death Rates Spike Over Christmas and New Year
Official data reveals a sharp rise in deaths during December and January. Experts explain the complex mix of healthcare pressures, festive excess, and cold weather driving this tragic seasonal trend.
Sydney Rally Marks 10 Years Since David Dungay Jr's Death
A decade after David Dungay Jr died in custody, his family leads a rally for justice amid record Aboriginal deaths and new NSW protest laws. Join the call for accountability.
Storm Johannes kills three, cuts power across Scandinavia
At least three dead as Storm Johannes batters Scandinavia, leaving 140,000 without power and causing travel chaos. Follow our live updates for the latest.
Crisis Intervention Training Cuts US Overdose Deaths
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
Heathrow taxi driver fined £658 for illegal parking
A Heathrow taxi driver has been ordered to pay £658 for parking in a residential street near the airport, as Hillingdon Council cracks down on anti-social behaviour. Read the full story.
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