Canal embankment collapse swallows narrowboat in Whitchurch
Shocking footage captures a narrowboat falling into a huge sinkhole after a canal embankment collapsed in Shropshire. Three boats affected, 12 evacuated. No injuries reported.
Category : Politics
Israel Strikes Lebanon Ahead of Hezbollah Disarmament Deadline
Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire. Tensions rise as a deadline for Lebanese state disarmament of the group approaches. Read the latest.
North London dad's plea to find missing son, 13
A North London father is desperately appealing for help to find his 13-year-old son, Abdul, missing since December 13. Police believe he may be in Hounslow.
Trump's 'Resource Imperialism' on Venezuela Oil, Experts Warn
Experts condemn Donald Trump's push to seize Venezuelan oil as part of a broader 'resource imperialism' doctrine, drawing stark parallels with the Iraq war. Read the full analysis.
Boston Resists ICE Immigration Raids
Boston mobilises with 'strategised resistance' as ICE raids intensify. From a hotline to protests, the city pushes back against federal immigration crackdowns. Read the full story.
Algeria Passes Law Declaring French Colonisation a Crime
Algeria's parliament has unanimously approved a law declaring France's 132-year colonisation a 'state crime', demanding an apology and reparations. Explore the details and diplomatic fallout.
Zelensky Updates on Ukraine-Russia Peace Plan Negotiations
President Zelensky details progress on a 20-point peace plan with the US, but major hurdles remain over Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Discover the latest developments.
Epstein file redactions undone by simple 'hacks'
Redacted text in the Jeffrey Epstein case documents was revealed using basic computer techniques, exposing new allegations. Discover the details and fallout.
Council offers free parking to keep Zipcar in London
Southwark Council offers Zipcar free parking permits until 2027 in a bid to stop the car-sharing service leaving London. The move aims to protect a vital service for residents and the climate.
EU Warns of Action After US Travel Bans on Europeans
The European Commission threatens a decisive response after the US imposed visa bans on five Europeans, including a top EU commissioner, accused of pressuring tech firms. Read the latest on the diplomatic clash.
National Guard Deployed to New Orleans for Super Bowl
The Trump administration sends 350 National Guard members to New Orleans, sparking debate over security needs versus community fear. Critics cite falling crime rates.
Welsh Labour's Century of Dominance Under Threat in 2024
First Minister Eluned Morgan fights to keep Welsh Labour in power as polls warn Reform UK and Plaid Cymru could end its 100-year reign. Read her vision for Wales's future.
A Father's Poisonous Conker Mistake and UK Immigration
A journalist reflects on her father's arrival in the UK 43 years ago and the community that saved him, contrasting it with today's hostile asylum policies. She calls for compassion and sharing.
Trump's Erratic 2025 Behaviour Raises Mental Acuity Questions
A detailed analysis of Donald Trump's unusual behaviour throughout 2025, from bizarre segues to public sleeping, raising serious questions about his mental fitness as Democrats plan to make it a key election issue.
UK Paedophile Arrested in Spain Over Child Abduction Bid
A British man with previous child sex offences has been arrested in Barcelona after allegedly trying to snatch a two-year-old from a park. The 35-year-old suspect is now on bail.
Trump's Grinch-like Christmas photo fuels criticism
Donald and Melania Trump's unusually serious official Christmas portrait has drawn comparisons to The Grinch. The sombre mood follows a Supreme Court defeat and criticism over tariffs, despite positive economic news.
Victim tracks stolen phones to London flowerbed
A woman used Google's Find My Device to locate her snatched phone and four others buried in a Lewisham park, exposing a theft trend. Read the full story.
US-Ukraine Peace Plan Emerges, Moscow's Response Uncertain
Washington and Kyiv edge closer to a joint formula to end the war, with Ukraine accepting a demilitarised zone in the east. Will Putin accept the deal? Read the latest analysis.
US visa bans hit European online safety critics
Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.
Sudanese volunteers risk death to deliver aid in war zone
Amid the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, a network of 26,000 volunteers, secretly deliver life-saving aid. They face torture and death to help millions facing famine.
Thailand-Cambodia Talks Begin After Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have initiated formal negotiations to de-escalate violent border clashes stemming from a temple dispute. The talks aim to prevent further casualties and restore regional stability. Read the latest developments.
Mother extradited to US over murders of two children
Kimberlee Singler, 37, has been extradited from the UK to the US to face charges for the murders of her two young children in Colorado. The extradition follows a complex legal battle.
US visa bans on EU figures escalate digital sovereignty row
Emmanuel Macron and the EU condemn US visa bans targeting European architects of digital regulations, accusing Washington of 'coercion and intimidation' in a major transatlantic rift. Read the full story.
Wandsworth Council refuses new tax-raising powers
Wandsworth Council pledges to keep UK's lowest council tax, rejecting new government powers to raise it above 5% without a referendum. Leader Simon Hogg explains the decision.
Croydon drug dealer jailed for nine years
A key county lines drug dealer from Croydon has been sentenced to nine years after police found a firearm wrapped in a scarf. Videos showed him firing an identical weapon.
Ukraine's Strategy Shifts as Russia Makes Incremental Gains
With a critical €90bn EU loan secured, Ukraine looks to economic warfare and political shifts to counter Russia's slow but costly battlefield advances. Can Kyiv hold the line?
Report urges US-style prison rewards system after attack
A major report calls for a US-style rewards system for dangerous prisoners after Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi's alleged attack on prison officers. Read the key findings.
First death at Fort Bliss ICE camp, widow deported
A Guatemalan man died in ICE custody at Fort Bliss, Texas. His wife was deported without seeing him. Lawmakers demand closure amid abuse allegations.
British boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal
Alfie Hallett, a 13-year-old British boy, was killed in a stabbing in Tomar, Portugal. Police are investigating the deaths of the teen and the suspected attacker, the former partner of the boy's mother. Read the full report.
Hero volunteer named as victim in 60 alleged sex offences
Joanne Young, 48, waived anonymity as complainant in over 60 offences. Her ex-husband and five other men face charges. She was honoured for bravery in Wiltshire Search and Rescue.
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