Estonia ferry disaster caused by bow failure, report confirms
A new report definitively concludes the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster, which killed 852, was caused by bow door failure, not collision or explosion. Read the full investigation findings.
A new report definitively concludes the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster, which killed 852, was caused by bow door failure, not collision or explosion. Read the full investigation findings.
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.
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.
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
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.
A major Cloudflare network failure caused widespread internet disruption, highlighting our critical reliance on a handful of tech providers. Experts warn of systemic fragility.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended this morning due to a major IT failure with its air traffic control provider, disrupting thousands of passengers. Service has now resumed.
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.
A Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing Yemen strike details on Signal, endangering US forces. Calls for his resignation grow.
Guardian's former environment correspondent Paul Brown issues a powerful final warning on political failure over climate crisis. Experts echo his call for urgent action.
Plan your weekend travel in London with our guide to major Tube and train closures affecting the Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, and Elizabeth lines from December 5-7, 2025.
A Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth endangered US troops by sharing secret Yemen airstrike details on Signal. The unclassified version is due this week.
Severe delays hit three London Underground lines this morning due to a points failure and engineering work. Get the latest travel updates and disruption details here.
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.
A simple neck ultrasound scan could identify men at high risk of heart attack and stroke. The painless test detects stiff arteries, a key warning sign. Learn about this breakthrough.
Discover why epidural pain relief sometimes fails during childbirth. Expert insights on placement issues, dosage problems, and timing myths for UK parents.
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face reassessment after damning review reveals government failures led to devastating £20,000 penalties. Read the full investigation.
Australia's not-for-profit disability sector faces collapse due to frozen NDIS price caps, with providers reporting 12% losses over five years. Urgent reform demanded.
Henry Beck's annotated 1932 Tube map draft, excluding New Cross Gate for being 'too small', heads to auction valued at £100k. Discover a pivotal piece of London's design history.
Major signalling fault near Stafford halts West Coast Main Line trains from London Euston. Passengers urged not to travel with widespread cancellations and 90-minute delays expected.
Exclusive: FBI documents reveal surveillance of New York 'courtwatch' group monitoring immigration courts. Read the full investigation into this privacy breach.
Police are urgently seeking a man after a Tube passenger needed eye surgery following a vicious assault sparked by a dispute over vaping on a District line train.
Two passenger trains collided near Ceske Budejovice, injuring dozens. Preliminary reports indicate one train passed a stop signal. Follow for live updates.
Discover the secret, geographically precise London Underground map that TfL created. This chaotic web of tracks makes you appreciate the classic Tube design. Read more!
Elon Musk's philosophy of treating failure as essential iteration offers crucial lessons for UK engineering and innovation. Discover how Britain can embrace bold experimentation.
As London's property prices soar, demand grows for Tube extensions to towns like St Albans and Potters Bar. Discover the commuter hubs that could be next for a London Underground link.
Sydney Sweeney's film Christy records one of the worst opening weekends in box office history, raising questions about the predicted 'unwokening' of Hollywood. Discover why audiences aren't showing up.
Severe delays hit London's Northern and Victoria lines due to trespassers on the tracks and late engineering works. Commuters face major disruption this morning.
MPs warn the Ministry of Defence has not done enough to stop further data breaches after a leak jeopardised thousands of Afghans. Read the full report and government response.
Transport for London urges visitors to plan journeys for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2025, warning of extremely busy Tube stations and potential closures.