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Truck crashes into pro-Iranian protest crowd in LA

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of pro-Iranian freedom marchers in Los Angeles, injuring two. The driver was arrested as fears of political motivation grow. Read the latest on the incident and the ongoing Iran protests.

Civil Society Condemns New Police Protest Powers

More than 40 UK civil society groups, including the TUC and Amnesty, condemn government plans to expand police powers to restrict protests. They warn it threatens fundamental democratic rights.

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.

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.

Three arrested at Sydney Venezuela protest

Protests erupted across Australia condemning the US military's removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Three were arrested in Sydney under new anti-protest laws. Read the latest.

Three hikers dead on Mount Baldy, trails closed

The body of a 19-year-old college freshman was found on Mount Baldy's Devil's Backbone trail after a 500ft fall. Two others also perished as treacherous conditions prompt trail closures. Read the full report.

Australia's 2025 road deaths rise by 8%

Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,323 lives lost. Experts call for urgent action on speed limits and vehicle safety. Discover the full analysis.

Why Death Rates Spike Over Christmas and New Year

Official data reveals a sharp rise in deaths during December and January. Experts explain the complex mix of healthcare pressures, festive excess, and cold weather driving this tragic seasonal trend.

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