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Vladimir Putin faces cover-up accusations after laboratory worker dies in suspected Siberian plague outbreak
Russian authorities have placed nearly 200 people in isolation and quarantined a hospital following the death of a 28-year-old lab assistant
UK
Hepatitis A cases confirmed at two Newcastle primary schools
Two pupils in Newcastle have been diagnosed with hepatitis A, prompting health officials to issue symptom advice and hygiene guidance to fam
UK
Two dead after County Down workplace incident
Two people have died following a workplace incident on the Ballygowan Road in County Down. Emergency services attended the scene on Friday m
UK
Bedford train sped up after passing red signal, investigators report
An East Midlands train continued to accelerate after passing a red danger signal before a fatal collision in Bedford, rail investigators hav
UK
Post-mortem confirms cause of death of boy, 8, kicked by horse at Warrington livery
Eight-year-old Louie Isaac Webster died from a brain bleed after being kicked by an ex-racehorse at a Cheshire livery centre, an inquest has
Breaking
Fatal Rotherham explosion believed to have been caused by 'household accident', police say
South Yorkshire Police have issued an update on the deadly Clifton Mount blast, confirming officers remain at the scene with a cordon still
UK
Etihad Airways considers legal action against Premier League
Manchester City's principal sponsor Etihad Airways has warned it is considering legal action against the Premier League following findings o
UK
Charging e-scooter battery caused fatal Bootle house fire, investigators confirm
An e-scooter battery that was on charge caused the house fire in Bootle that killed a mother and three children, Merseyside Fire and Rescue
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UK diesel prices hit fresh record high of 199.33p a litre, RAC data shows
Average diesel costs push further into record territory as the conflict in the Middle East continues to drive up wholesale oil prices.
Breaking
Two British women killed in Romania crash during dog rescue
Two British women, Allison Condon and Rachael Harvey-Purkiss, have died alongside eight dogs in a road crash in Romania.
UK
Body found in search for missing teenager George
Police searching for 18-year-old George, who disappeared from Portishead 10 days ago, have recovered a body from the water near Newport in W
UK
TfL fined £2m over pensioner's death at Walthamstow Bus Station crossing
Transport for London has been ordered to pay more than £2m after safety failings led to 74-year-old Grace Mecaley being struck and killed by
UK
Ten NHS staff removed from duty over Noah Woods medical records breach
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has apologised to the three-year-old's family and referred the incident to the Information
Breaking
Manchester City found guilty of majority of financial breaches
An independent panel has found Manchester City guilty of breaking most of the 115 Premier League financial rules they faced, according to re
Breaking
Senior military leaders named among 14 killed in DR Congo plane crash
The Congolese armed forces have confirmed the identities of two top generals killed alongside delegation and crew members after their aircra
UK
UK airport owner Anthony Hall dies in Swiss Alps plane crash
Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport owner Anthony Hall and businessman Owain Davies have died alongside a third person after their light a
UK
Anglesey caravan park owner describes near miss after RAF Hawk T2 jet crash
Wreckage from the aircraft landed next to caravans after both pilots ejected following an engine fire on take-off from RAF Valley.
World
US Air Force F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem Air Base during training flight
Military officials confirm the aircraft belonged to the 52nd Fighter Wing, with the pilot ejecting safely before impact.
Breaking
Family pay tribute to mother and three children killed in Bootle house fire
Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children Leo, Ellis and Prudence have been named as the victims of the blaze on Stone Square.
Local
UK flight disruption continues after Prestwick air traffic control fault resolved
Air traffic regulations are being lifted across Scotland and northern England, but passengers face lingering delays and cancellations across
UK
Inquest hears further details of tragic mudflat accident that killed 11-year-old girl
Fresh evidence has emerged at the inquest into the death of Lilly Angel Rodgers, who died after being impaled by a hidden branch in Cornwall
UK
Police appeal for missing 15-year-old schoolgirl in Tameside
Greater Manchester Police have issued an urgent appeal for 15-year-old Scarlett, who was last seen in Dukinfield in the early hours of Sunda
UK
Police find no evidence of criminality in deaths of three sisters in Brighton sea
Detectives have concluded their inquiry into how three sisters died off the Sussex coast, confirming no third party was involved.
World
Catch-and-kill order issued after swimmer killed by great white shark in Western Australia
Authorities in Western Australia take the rare step of authorising the destruction of a great white shark following the fatal attack on 63-y
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Missing 13-year-old Lillia reunited with mother after being found in Manchester city centre
Thirteen-year-old Lillia Lloyd Walton has been reunited with her mother after being spotted and found safe by patrolling police officers in
UK
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman aged 96
The legendary investor has named his son Howard as his successor on the board, concluding more than 60 years leading the $1tn conglomerate.
UK
Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary apologises for competitor remarks
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has released a video message apologising for comparing competitor airlines to 'rapists'.
World
Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws cleric's award over Bin Laden remarks
Lambeth Palace has revoked an honour presented to Pakistani cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after past remarks praising Osama Bi
World
Earl Spencer claims late Queen reacted with irritation to Diana's fatal crash
Newly serialised extracts from Earl Spencer's memoir also reveal the late Queen offered to restore Princess Diana's HRH title on the day of
Breaking
Young investors trust AI more than TV or celebrities, FCA warns
Four in five less experienced investors have turned to artificial intelligence for financial help, prompting the regulator to warn of a lack
UK
Clearlake takes full control of Chelsea as Boehly, Walter and Wyss complete stake sales
Private equity firm assumes outright ownership of the Stamford Bridge club after buying out its consortium partners.
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British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named as Major Paul Wilks
The Ministry of Defence has named the 40-year-old member of the UK armed forces who died in a crash away from the front line.
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Welsh businessman Owain Davies named among three killed in Swiss Alps plane crash
Tributes have been paid to the managing director of engineering firm Amcanu, who died alongside another Briton when a light aircraft crashed
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Body of child found in Decoy Pond during search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
Suffolk Police confirm a child's body has been recovered from water in Brantham, with formal identification yet to take place.
Breaking
Body found in Skye search for missing Belgian hiker
Police searching for missing Belgian tourist Hector Patemore have found a body in the Cuillin area of Skye. His family has been informed.
World
Shelton criticises 'stupid' serve rules after US Open final defeat by Zverev
Ben Shelton was involved in a dispute over serving time during his four-set US Open final loss to Alexander Zverev on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
UK
AI leaders call for slowdown as warnings of extinction risk divide Silicon Valley
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei and rival tech chiefs urge independent oversight, but stark insider warnings of catastrophic risks have met skep
UK
Merseyside animal-feed manufacturer fined £160,000 after worker's arm caught in conveyor
Factory Services UK Limited has been sentenced after maintenance engineer Daniel Slinger suffered life-changing injuries at its Knowsley pla
UK
Man dies and two hospitalised after Poplar tower block fire
A man has died and two people have been taken to hospital following a flat fire on the 17th floor of a residential tower block in east Londo
Breaking
Dalton Mills fire in Keighley prompts evacuations
A fire at the historic Dalton Mills in Keighley has forced nearby residents to evacuate as a dozen fire crews tackle the blaze.
World
French train derailment: Police investigate possible sabotage after piece of rail found on track
Investigators are examining whether a deliberate act caused the Normandy crash that injured 44 people, as prosecutors confirm an obstruction
UK
Three injured on fairground ride in South Yorkshire
Two children and a woman have been taken to hospital after an incident on a fairground ride in Rotherham.
World
Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to at least 35
At least 35 people are now confirmed dead after a blaze engulfed the M/V June Aster off Palawan, as search and rescue teams continue to scou
World
Amazon cargo plane crash: Cockpit audio reveals speed warnings
Investigators say one pilot repeatedly warned an Amazon cargo aircraft was travelling "too fast" before it overran a Miami runway,
World
At least 25 dead after cargo ship fire in Qingdao
At least 25 people have died after a fire broke out aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship undergoing repairs at a major port in eastern China.
Breaking
DR Congo school fire kills at least 24 in stampede as search continues in Philippines ferry disaster
At least 24 schoolchildren have died in eastern DR Congo after a fire swept through two schools and hundreds of homes, while search operatio
World
Five dead and dozens injured in Swiss Alps coach crash, police confirm
Swiss authorities confirm five fatalities and 40 injured after a coach carrying Dutch holidaymakers crashed in a roadworks area in the Engad
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Nats resolves technical breakdown behind air traffic disruption as airports manage recovery
National Air Traffic Services has fixed the technical fault that grounded almost 2,000 flights, but warns knock-on delays will continue acro