Trump's FEMA Staff Cuts Raise Disaster Response Fears
Plans to slash FEMA staff under a potential second Trump term could cripple US disaster readiness. Experts warn of dire consequences for hurricane and flood response. Read the full analysis.
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US exits 66 international bodies under Trump order
Donald Trump has signed an executive order pulling the US out of 66 international organisations, including the UN climate framework. This marks a major shift in US global engagement. Read the full analysis.
Woman arrested in London for 'poison chocolate' murders
Zulma Guzman Castro, 54, was detained in West London following an international manhunt. She is accused of killing two schoolgirls in Bogota with poisoned chocolate raspberries.
Nestle recalls baby formula over toxin risk
Nestle issues a precautionary recall of specific SMA formula batches in the UK and Ireland due to potential cereulide contamination. Learn the batch numbers and what to do.
Tesco recalls pâté over food safety concerns
Tesco urgently recalls three types of pâté due to incorrect use-by dates, posing a potential health risk. Customers advised to return products for a full refund.
AI Safety Risks Could Outpace Control Efforts, Expert Warns
A leading UK AI safety researcher warns rapid advances may outstrip safety preparations, with machines set to outperform humans in key tasks within five years. Read the urgent analysis.
Dexters Estate Agency Eyes £500m+ Sale
Oakley Capital explores a potential £500m+ sale of London's largest estate agency, Dexters, despite the looming 'mansion tax'. Get the full story on this major property market move.
Flooding leaves Nottinghamshire homes 'unsellable'
Three pensioners in Trowell face unsellable homes after repeated flooding. Their story exposes a growing UK crisis of flood risk, property values, and insurance loopholes. Read their fight.
Chickenpox vaccine offered on NHS for first time
The NHS begins its first-ever chickenpox vaccination programme, offering the MMRV jab to young children to prevent serious illness and reduce school absences.
Solicitor struck off for falsifying timesheets
A solicitor has been removed from the Roll after claiming she worked 28 hours a day to qualify for a £70,000 bonus. Discover the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
Waitrose Urges Customers Not to Drink Deeside Water
Waitrose recalls No 1 Deeside mineral water due to potential glass fragments. Customers urged to return bottles for a full refund. Check batch codes here.
Waitrose Urgently Recalls Water Over Glass Risk
Waitrose urgently recalls its No1 Deeside Mineral and Sparkling Water due to potential glass fragments. Customers warned not to drink and to return for a full refund. Check batch codes now.
Musk's Doge Agency: $2tn Promise Unmet, Legacy of Chaos
A year after its creation, Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (Doge) has failed to deliver on its $2tn savings vow, leaving a trail of legal battles, gutted foreign aid, and opaque operations. Discover the full impact.
Critically Endangered Salmon Spotted in NW England Rivers
Young Atlantic salmon, a species critically endangered in Britain, have been found in three north-west rivers for the first time since 2015, signalling a major environmental recovery. Read about the discovery and the ongoing threats.
Mum avoids jail for £285k cannabis smuggling
A young mother who smuggled £285,000 of cannabis into Manchester Airport claimed traffickers threatened to murder her child. Read the full court details.
Drugs lord jailed for 14 years after Thailand extradition
Ben Ransome, who led a £20m cocaine ring, has been sentenced to 14 years. He fled to Thailand but was tracked down by the NCA and extradited. Read the full story.
Men jailed for historic Rotherham child rape
Two men have been sentenced for raping a vulnerable 14-year-old girl in Rotherham over two decades ago. Read the full details of the Operation Stovewood case.
Men jailed for historic Rotherham rape
Two men have been sentenced for raping a teenage girl in Rotherham over 20 years ago. Read the full details of the Operation Stovewood convictions.
Top Speaker Jez Rose Signs with SpeakOut Agency
Internationally renowned speaker and bestselling author Jez Rose has signed with the SpeakOut speaker agency. Discover his RESET philosophy and plans for 2026.
Sir Alec Reed, Reed Founder and Philanthropist, Dies at 91
Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed employment agency and pioneering philanthropist behind The Big Give, has died aged 91. His innovative charity model raised hundreds of millions.
Obituary: Tony Edwards, Yorkshire environmental champion
Tony Edwards, who dedicated 50 years to protecting Yorkshire's water and environment, has died aged 77. His legacy includes pioneering nature-based flood defences and inspiring a generation.
AI's 2025 environmental impact: huge CO2 and water use
New research reveals AI's 2025 carbon footprint matched New York City's, while its water consumption exceeded global bottled water demand. Are tech giants paying their fair share?
Teacher banned for possessing 260+ stolen bank card details
A maths teacher from East London has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found over 260 stolen bank card details on his devices. Discover the full story and the panel's ruling.
Judge blocks Trump administration layoffs of federal workers
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs across four US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
FCC Chair Denies Agency Independence Amid Trump Control Fears
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr declares the agency is not independent, as the term is scrubbed from its website. Democrats accuse him of enabling Trump's power grab and threatening broadcasters.
Food safety warning over Dubai-style chocolate bars
The UK's Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate after finding undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
FSA Warning: Allergy Risk in Dubai-Style Chocolate
The Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate bars due to undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
Banana containers spill in Solent, causing cruise chaos
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
Beijing summons journalists in Hong Kong after deadly fire
Beijing's security office in Hong Kong warns international journalists against 'trouble-making' following critical coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 159. Read the full report.
Ex-Hackers: Kids as Young as 7 Stealing Millions
Former cybercriminals jailed for multi-million pound thefts warn parents that gaming is a major gateway for children into serious online crime. Exclusive insight from the National Crime Agency.
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