A major rescue operation is underway at Curragh coal mine after a roof collapse. One worker is missing, potentially trapped 1km underground, while two others were recovered. Follow for live updates.
Naushaba Roonjho, a community health worker from Sindh, Pakistan, overcame family opposition to champion polio vaccination and girls' education. Now, she's campaigning for local political office to transform her village. Read her inspiring story.
Police issue urgent appeals to find Ramel, 22, and Memuna, 65, missing in separate London cases. Families are 'very worried' as freezing temperatures continue. Call 101 with information.
A West Midlands policewoman was punched in the throat by a man fleeing a crash in a Range Rover. Two suspects were later arrested in South Staffordshire.
Police urgently seek a vulnerable woman in her 20s who left a Romford hospital after giving birth. Her baby is safe. Call 101 with info ref CAD3892/30Dec.
Police urgently search for Haan, 10, missing from Harrow. Last seen on Southbank near London Dungeon at 2pm, 28 December. Call 999 if seen.
Police hold grave fears for Trisha Graf, missing in the South Australian outback since 13 December. Aerial searches expand near where her abandoned car was found. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
A festive swim turned to tragedy in Budleigh Salterton as two men were swept away. One survivor describes being 'dragged to safety' in treacherous conditions.
Met Police are increasingly concerned for Samuel, 21, who vanished from Ealing a week ago. He is vulnerable and needs daily medication. Call 999 with info.
Metropolitan Police appeal for help to find Abdul, 13, missing from Islington for nearly two weeks. Family 'deeply concerned' as temperatures drop.
Police intensify search for Abdul, 13, missing from Islington since Dec 13. Concerns grow due to cold weather. He may be in Hounslow. Call 999 if seen.
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.
A Westminster council road worker is praised for his bravery after rescuing a disabled woman from a burning building in Notting Hill. Read the full story of this heroic act.
The search for uncle and nephew lawyers Randal Spivey and Brandon Billmaier, who vanished on a Florida fishing trip, has been called off. Their boat was found with the engine running. Read the full story.
Eleven Ecuadorian soldiers sentenced to 34+ years for the murder of four boys during an anti-crime operation. Families continue to seek justice. Follow for updates.
Hounslow Council leader claims ignorance as councillor Hina Mir is fined for employing illegal worker. Discover the details and political fallout in West London.
Police release CCTV of missing Lancaster University student Tom Dingle, 19, last seen in Appley Bridge eight days ago. Family makes emotional plea for his return.
Kent Police launch urgent appeal to find Evie-May Dixon, 13, missing from Rainham since Friday. She has links to Gillingham and Chatham. Call 999 if seen.
US Marshals find 43 missing children, including a one-year-old, in a major sex trafficking sting across North Florida. Nine arrests made. Read the full story.
Emma Nightingale, 36, charged with murder of mother Lorna, 70, after pair were found 'safe' following extensive police search. She is remanded in custody ahead of Old Bailey hearing.
A critical mission to save thousands of lost British TV programmes faces a ticking clock. Urgent action is needed to locate and preserve our disappearing broadcasting heritage.
Advocates demand removal of high-pitch sound devices at a Los Angeles Home Depot, alleging they cause illness and are used to intimidate immigrant workers waiting for jobs.
UK trade unions warn the government against diluting health and safety regulations to boost growth, citing risks to worker safety and a potential race to the bottom. Read the full story.
A body has been recovered from the River Soar in Leicestershire, believed to be missing robotics student Aryan Sharma, 20, who vanished in November. Police are supporting his family.
Michelle Newton, abducted aged 3, discovered alive 42 years later with no knowledge of her past. Reunited with her father after mother's arrest in Florida. Read the full story.
Police forces across the UK are investigating the suspicious disappearance of three rare white-tailed eagles, a major blow to the species' reintroduction. Conservationists appeal for public help.
Tragedy as Jana Bahvalova, 29, is found in Bridgewater Canal after failing to collect her daughters. Police investigate the death of the 'quiet, kind and gentle' Latvian mother.
Coronation Street's Carla Connor vanishes after a heartbreak, sparking a sinister Christmas Day mystery. Has Becky Swain's scheming taken a deadly turn? Full spoilers inside.
Human remains discovered in Leicester scrubland have been confirmed as Malgorzata Wnuczek, who vanished in 2006. Police continue their investigation into her death.
The sister of vulnerable Hackney man Jason Scarfe, missing since November, makes an emotional plea for his safe return as her only Christmas wish. Police reissue appeal.