A train driver has died and 89 people have been injured, 11 seriously, after two East Midlands Railway services collided near Bedford. British Transport Police declared a major incident following the crash, which occurred around 17:15 BST.
A train driver has died and 89 people have been injured after two East Midlands railway trains collided near Bedford. 11 suffered "very serious" injuries, 22 seriously injured, and 56 minor injuries. The incident occurred south of the Elstow interchange.
Japanese taxi app Go raised ¥88.6 billion ($553 million) in its IPO to fund robotaxi expansion and address driver shortages. Despite a stock pullback, the company aims to invest in R&D and M&A, partnering with Waymo for autonomous driving technology.
Horse carriage rides in Central Park are suspended until at least Tuesday following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who fell from a runaway carriage. Safety protocols are under review.
A Hong Kong taxi fleet terminated a driver's contract after a video showed passengers alighting mid-road in Tsuen Wan with suitcases, causing traffic disruption. The passengers had reportedly instructed the driver en route for an airport trip.
Thousands of HGV drivers may have received fraudulent medical tests for their licenses from "Doctors on Wheels," a company operating in vans across the UK. Unqualified staff conducted brief consultations, with some drivers passing despite serious health issues like profound deafness or a glass eye. Company director Andrew Eburne was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years.
China's Ministry of Commerce introduces 17 measures to integrate AI into consumer goods, retail, and commerce, focusing on smart products, robots, and subsidies to boost consumption growth.
Zealand Pharma's stock dropped significantly due to high dropout rates for its weight loss drug survodutide. While survodutide's peak sales forecasts were cut, investors are now focusing on the company's amylin-based drug, petrelintide, as a potential future growth driver.
US drivers are seeing relief as national average gas prices dropped below $4 a gallon on Thursday, driven by falling oil prices and a tentative peace agreement between the US and Iran. Despite the decrease, prices remain higher than pre-war levels.
Zealand Pharma's stock dropped significantly due to high dropout rates for its weight loss drug survodutide. Investors are now focusing on its amylin-based drug, petrelintide, as the next potential growth driver, despite competition and previous efficacy concerns.
The Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) identifies far-right extremism and the conflation of Jewish identity with Israel as primary drivers of antisemitism in Australia. The group's submission to a royal commission highlights the "often overlooked" threat from the far-right and criticizes the tendency to treat Jews collectively as representatives of Israel.
Zealand Pharma's stock dropped significantly after survodutide showed high patient dropout rates. Investors are now focusing on its amylin-based drug, petrelintide, as a potential future driver, despite competition and previous efficacy concerns.
An Uber driver transporting Argentina soccer fans was among four injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri. A 22-year-old suspect is at large after five shootings occurred Tuesday evening, including on interstates, with one man dying from his injuries.
Following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who was killed when a Central Park carriage horse bolted, NYC leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani have vowed to end the 150-year-old horse carriage industry. A hearing on Ryder's Law is scheduled for next month.
A data breach at a Texas state government department has exposed the driver's license information and passport numbers of over 3 million people. The incident, which affected the Texas Parks & Wildlife department's license system vendor, also included email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses.
Gasoline prices in the U.S. fell below $4 per gallon on Thursday, reaching an average of $3.99, the first time since March 30. This decline follows a 28-day streak of falling prices, attributed to an expected increase in oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump signed a deal with Iran.
A new study of election data suggests young men are not shifting rightwing more than other demographics, challenging claims they are a key driver of parties like Reform UK. Age is a bigger factor than gender in political opinions, and young men remain the most progressive male cohort.
Several ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, are interested in Russia's ERA-GLONASS system for monitoring driverless vehicles. The system aims to enhance transportation safety and technological sovereignty.
Parents of two children killed in a Sydney SUV accident have forgiven the driver, expressing a wish they had been hit instead. The children, Katherine (5) and Harry (14 months), died after an SUV collided with their pram near Cabramatta West Public School. The driver, 56, was released without charge as the incident is being investigated as an accident.
A UK delivery driver, Shahid Adnan, has been jailed for three years after orchestrating an academic fraud scheme generating over £300,000. He completed coursework and exams for students, accessing their university accounts. The operation involved 124 students globally.
Police are investigating an incident in Malmsbury, central Victoria, where a car allegedly deliberately mowed down a flock of geese. Four geese died at the scene, with two injured birds rescued by locals. The incident has reignited a debate in the town about the geese's presence.
An 18-year-old tourist from India has died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City's Central Park. The driver reportedly stepped away to take a photo, leading to the accident. This incident renews calls to end the horse-drawn carriage industry.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos countered widespread fears of AI-induced job losses at a Paris tech conference, predicting instead a future labor shortage due to AI's ability to identify more problems and unlock productivity. This optimistic view contrasts with recent reports showing AI as a leading reason for job cuts.
An 18-year-old tourist from India has died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted. The carriage, carrying a family of four, careened before ejecting passengers. The driver had reportedly dismounted to take a photo, violating safety protocols.
