Brits keep buying EVs and heat pumps despite political attacks
New analysis reveals UK households are continuing to invest in electric vehicles, solar panels and heat pumps even as political support wavers and public polling dips.
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Islington women change routines over safety fears
Women in Islington are taking drastic measures to avoid being followed by suspicious men, with many sharing chilling experiences of feeling watched and targeted in their own neighbourhood.
Hurricane Melissa's Record Fury Stuns Scientists
Meteorologists sound alarm as Hurricane Melissa defies conventions, maintaining Category 4 strength for record-breaking duration while carving destructive path across Caribbean islands. Climate scientists point to concerning new weather patterns.
Schoolboy, 11, fatally hit by train while on phone
A heartbreaking rail accident report reveals how an 11-year-old boy's mobile phone use contributed to a fatal level crossing incident, sparking urgent safety warnings.
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 26 in Philippines flooding
Tropical storm Kalmaegi has unleashed torrential rains and devastating floods across the Philippines, claiming at least 26 lives and leaving rescue teams scrambling in treacherous conditions.
Giant Hail Hospitalises Queensland's Flying Foxes
Hundreds of native flying foxes have been hospitalised in Queensland after a freak hailstorm pummelled the region with tennis ball-sized ice chunks, raising urgent questions about climate change impacts on wildlife.
Britain's Railway Safety: The Real Story
An in-depth investigation into the safety of Britain's railways reveals surprising statistics about passenger risk, infrastructure concerns and what travellers really need to know before boarding.
Rail Safety Crisis: Urgent Summit After Near-Misses
Transport Secretary demands immediate action following series of dangerous safety breaches across UK rail network, putting passengers and staff at risk.
NHS Urgent Medicine Warning: Don't Make This Mistake
Health authorities issue critical safety alert about prescription medication storage as temperatures rise across the UK
Cyclone Tino devastates Philippines and Queensland
Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes destruction across northern Philippines and Queensland coast, forcing mass evacuations and raising urgent climate change concerns as extreme weather intensifies.
UK Warm Spell: Temperatures to Rise Above Average
Britain is about to enjoy an unexpected taste of summer as meteorologists predict temperatures will climb significantly above average for early May, bringing sunshine and warmth across most regions.
Mobility Scooter User's Terrifying Near-Miss on Busy Road
Dramatic footage captures the heart-stopping moment a mobility scooter user narrowly avoids disaster while attempting to cross a major road, sparking urgent safety discussions.
Islington Parents Campaign for 10mph Speed Limits
Furious parents in Islington are campaigning for radical 10mph speed limits outside schools and residential areas after a spate of near-misses. Discover why this London borough could set a national precedent for pedestrian safety.
E-bike pavement crash leaves father inches from death
A father was left fighting for his life after being struck by an e-bike rider mounting the pavement in a shocking London incident that has reignited road safety debates.
Hurricane Melissa: Category 4 Storm Threatens Caribbean
Powerful Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 4, threatening Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba with life-threatening storm surge and catastrophic flooding as it barrels through the Caribbean.
Britain's Extreme Cleaner: 25 Years of Secrets
Discover the untold stories from Britain's foremost extreme cleaner, who reveals what decades of cleaning up life's most challenging scenes has taught him about humanity, trauma, and resilience.
Record heatwave hits Queensland and Northern Territory
Meteorologists warn of unprecedented October heatwave sweeping across Queensland and Northern Territory, with temperatures set to shatter historical records and pose serious health risks.
New York Submerged: Record Floods Bring City to Standstill
Catastrophic flooding paralyses New York City with submerged subways, stranded vehicles and emergency rescues after unprecedented rainfall. Climate scientists warn this is the new normal for coastal cities.
Hoi An Submerged: Vietnam's Heritage City Floods
Stunning images reveal Vietnam's UNESCO World Heritage site Hoi An grappling with devastating floods as rising waters transform ancient streets into rivers, forcing tourists to navigate by boat.
Revolutionary roof coating cuts indoor heat by 12°C
Scientists develop groundbreaking paint-like coating that could transform how buildings stay cool during heatwaves, reducing energy costs and urban heat islands.
Climate change made Hurricane Melissa 4x more likely
Groundbreaking research exposes how human-driven climate change made devastating Hurricane Melissa four times more probable, signalling a dangerous new era for extreme weather events.
TikTok accused of safety commitment U-turn
Exclusive: The popular video-sharing platform stands accused of reneging on crucial child protection commitments, sparking outrage among safety campaigners and MPs.
Climate thinktank's heat death claims exposed as flawed
Groundbreaking research reveals how a pro-fossil fuel thinktank manipulated data to downplay climate-related heat mortality, putting public health at risk.
Teen cricketer's death sparks safety equipment debate
The Australian cricket community mourns as 16-year-old Josh Baker is remembered following a fatal accident during a match, igniting crucial conversations about mandatory safety equipment in junior sports.
Hurricane Melissa: Cuba flooded, Bahamas evacuated
Catastrophic flooding engulfs Cuba while the Bahamas conducts mass evacuations as Hurricane Melissa leaves devastation across the Caribbean in its wake.
Hurricane Hell: Time for Category 6?
As hurricanes like Melissa intensify beyond previous records, scientists debate whether we need a terrifying new Category 6 classification for Earth's most extreme storms.
Character AI bans suicide content after child safety probe
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI takes drastic measures to block suicide-related content following Guardian investigation revealing risks to vulnerable children and teenagers.
Deeper: Exploring the psychology of extreme cave diving
Jennifer Peedom's breathtaking documentary follows Australian anaesthetist Richard Harris into the world's most dangerous cave systems, exploring the psychology of extreme risk-taking.
Flight path reveals plane flying through hurricane eye
A commercial airliner's astonishing flight path shows it navigating straight through the eye of Hurricane Melissa, as passengers report severe turbulence during the transatlantic journey.
Hurricane Melissa: No 'Natural' Disaster Say Experts
Leading scientists are calling Hurricane Melissa a 'man-made climate catastrophe' as unprecedented storms batter the UK, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.
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