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Bethnal Green's 1943 Tube Disaster: 173 Lives Lost

The shocking story of the 1943 Bethnal Green tube station crush, Britain's worst civilian disaster of WWII, kept secret for years to protect morale. Discover the full account and lasting memorial.

Eight killed in Austrian Alps avalanches

Eight skiers have died in separate avalanches in Austria's Alps, with rescuers urging extreme caution. The tragedy follows heavy snowfall across the region. Read the full report.

Jess's Rule Posters in All England GP Clinics

Posters for Jess's Rule, urging a 'three strikes and rethink' approach for undiagnosed patients, are now in every GP surgery in England to help prevent avoidable deaths from cancer and serious illness.

Netanyahu's call stopped Trump's Iran air strikes

A dramatic phone call from Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly convinced Donald Trump to call off imminent air strikes on Iran, as tensions soared over mass executions. Read the full report.

Ukrainian cleaner's calm amid drone strike stuns world

Olha, a 59-year-old street sweeper in Lviv, paused only briefly when a Shahed drone detonated nearby before resuming work. Her astonishing resilience, caught on video, has become a symbol of Ukrainian fortitude.

Gaza war causes 41% fall in births, says report

New reports detail a catastrophic collapse in maternal healthcare in Gaza, with a 41% fall in births and thousands of maternal deaths, alleging deliberate reproductive violence.

Thousands of Met Police staff strike over London allowance

Thousands of Metropolitan Police civilian staff are striking this week in a pay dispute, demanding a £1,250 London allowance. The PCS union warns of potential public risk as 999 call centres are affected. Read the latest updates.

First photo of teen killed in Kent river crash

The first image of 16-year-old Chloe Naylor, who died when a car veered into a freezing Kent river, has been released. A fundraiser for her funeral has been set up. Read the full story.

London station renamed '&' during WWII blackout

Discover the strange WWII tale of Bushey & Oxhey station, nicknamed 'Ampersand' after signs were painted over to confuse invaders. A quirky slice of London transport history.

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.

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.

Sir Patrick Duffy, oldest former MP, dies aged 105

Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and Labour defence minister, who has died at 105. A remarkable life of service spanning WWII, politics, and historic debates.

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