New York City Retires MetroCard After 30 Years
New York City's iconic MetroCard has been officially retired, replaced by the OMNY contactless payment system. Discover the history and what this means for millions of daily commuters.
New York City's iconic MetroCard has been officially retired, replaced by the OMNY contactless payment system. Discover the history and what this means for millions of daily commuters.
A man in his 80s was killed in a hit-and-run involving a Mercedes on the A289 in Gillingham. A third suspect from North London has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Margaret Crichton, 78, died after being hit by a van in an Oldham supermarket car park. Her family remembers a 'beautiful soul' as police investigation continues.
Three men have been arrested after an elderly man was struck and carried for nearly a mile in a horrific hit-and-run in Gillingham, Kent. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Kent Police release CCTV of two hooded men after a pedestrian was killed in a collision on the A289 in Gillingham. Officers urge witnesses to come forward.
Six militants also dead after Turkish police storm house in Yalova. Interior Minister details nationwide crackdown following the fatal shoot-out. Read the latest.
A mother shares her experience of a planned home birth, supported by professionals, advocating for informed choice and a middle ground between free birthing and hospital intervention.
Months after the Israel-Hamas truce, Palestinian journalists in Gaza remain in peril. Over 247 media workers have been killed since 2023, with the UN condemning targeted attacks. Read their harrowing testimonies.
Discover the famous soap lineage of Call The Midwife actor Daniel Laurie, son of EastEnders icon Leslie Grantham. All details on the 2025 Christmas special and future film.
Three German family members found stabbed on Saint Vincent island. The suspect, a son with a history of psychological disorders, has fled. Read the latest on the investigation.
Discover how retired teacher Ken Bonham, 79, filled his Birmingham flat with intricate memory boxes and dioramas inspired by a lifetime of travel and teaching. A heartwarming story of creativity.
Jake Neaves and Jenson Seal died after a Tesla taxi crashed into a tree in Hurst Green. The driver has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two police officers and a civilian are killed in a Moscow car bombing. The incident follows the assassination of a Russian general in a similar attack earlier this week.
Guardian readers share their favourite albums of 2025, highlighting Clipse's acclaimed rap return, Lily Allen's personal storytelling, and breakthrough acts like Geese. Discover the year's essential listens.
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov assassinated in southern Moscow. Russia's investigative committee suggests Ukrainian intelligence orchestrated the blast. Read the latest developments.
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior Russian military figure, has died after a car bomb exploded in Moscow. Read the latest details on the attack and the investigation.
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb in Moscow. Russian investigators are probing potential Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest details.
A Rajdhani Express carrying 650 passengers collided with a herd of wild Asiatic elephants in Assam, killing seven. No human casualties were reported. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife incident.
The US military has conducted large-scale airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, a retaliatory move following an attack that killed two soldiers and an interpreter. Defence Secretary Hegseth calls it a 'declaration of vengeance'.
Police search for a silver Nissan linked to the Brown University shooter and the killing of MIT nuclear scientist Barney Davis. Get the latest updates on the manhunt.
A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a van on the M25 near Orpington. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the fatal incident.
Shocking CCTV captures the moment police arrested Nick Reiner on suspicion of killing his parents, Rob and Michele. Watch the video and follow the latest developments in this tragic case.
Romario Scott, 18, from West Dulwich, was killed in a shooting in Kingston. The Foreign Office is supporting his family. It's the second such tragedy this year.
The BBC's Call the Midwife returns with a two-part Christmas special set in Hong Kong and Poplar, leading into Series 15 in January 2026. Get all the exclusive cast insights.
A young British man, a Liverpool FC fan, has died in a suspected deliberate hit-and-run in Tenerife. Spanish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.
An 81-year-old woman died after a hit-and-run in Liverpool. Police appeal for driver and dashcam footage. Call 0151 777 5747 with information.
A Lancashire midwife and mother of three died from an accidental overdose of prescribed pain medication. The inquest heard how the combination of drugs led to fatal sedation.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus collided with a car near Tadcaster Grammar School. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car on a rural Yorkshire road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A retired firefighter from Cheltenham has scooped a BMW X5 and a tax-free cash bundle worth nearly £120,000 in an online spot the ball competition. Read his heartwarming story.