Clifton George, 45, has been found guilty of murdering his partner, Annabel Rook, 46, in their north-east London home on June 17, 2025. George admitted manslaughter but denied murder, claiming loss of self-control. He stabbed Rook at least 22 times before setting off a gas explosion.
An official in China's Shanxi province is under investigation for corruption following a deadly coal mine blast. The explosion at Liushenyu Coal Mine on May 22 killed multiple miners and exposed severe safety fraud and mismanagement.
A blast at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province on Friday injured 128 people, with two still missing. An initial investigation revealed serious illegal acts, including unlawful overstaffing, at the mine.
A gas explosion at Shanxi Tongzhou Group's Liushengyu Coal Mine in Qinyuan County, Shanxi, on May 22nd, killed 82 miners, with 2 still missing and over 100 injured. The incident revealed critical safety failures, including inaccurate mine maps, missing worker locator cards, and concealed work areas, prompting widespread safety inspections and systemic reforms.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in China's Shanxi province killed at least 82 miners, with two still missing. Authorities are investigating the mine operator for "serious breaches" of security regulations, including alleged operative negligence and inaccurate record-keeping.
A gas explosion at the Liushengyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province on May 22nd killed 82 people. This incident is part of a pattern of major coal mine disasters in China since 2000, many caused by gas explosions, with a high death toll.
At least 82 people have died in a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the number of casualties may rise. Most injured patients are being treated for poisoning from toxic gases.
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province has killed 82 people, with two still missing. The incident, the country's deadliest mine disaster since 2009, occurred Friday evening with nearly 250 workers underground. Authorities are investigating alleged violations by the mine operator.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent messages of condolence and sympathy to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang following a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province. This marks the first time Takaichi has sent such a message to Chinese leaders since her Taiwan contingency remarks last November. The accident, which occurred on the evening of the 22nd, had resulted in 82 deaths, 2 missing, and 128 injured by the evening of the 23rd.
A gas explosion at the Liushengyu Coal Mine in Changzhi, Shanxi, on May 22nd caused significant casualties. Authorities are conducting thorough inspections of coal mines, focusing on ventilation, monitoring systems, and hazardous areas, to prevent future incidents.
A gas explosion at Shanxi Tongzhou Group Liushinyu Coal Industry Co., Ltd. on May 22 has killed 82 people, with 2 still missing. 128 others were injured and hospitalized, while 35 were unharmed. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 82 people. The disaster, the country's worst in 17 years, prompted a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining practices. Over 247 workers were underground during the blast, with many hospitalized.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 90 people. The blast occurred Friday evening, with 247 workers underground. Over 120 were hospitalized, and a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining has been ordered.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 90 people. The blast occurred Friday evening, with 247 workers underground. Rescue operations are ongoing, and China has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining practices.
The death toll from a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China's Shanxi Province has risen to 90. Top medical experts have been dispatched from Beijing, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.
At least 82 people died in a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coalmine in Shanxi province, China. The disaster, the worst in 17 years, occurred Friday with 247 workers underground. Preliminary findings point to "serious illegal violations" by the mine's operator, Tongzhou Group.
At least 90 people died in a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coalmine in Shanxi province, China. The disaster, which occurred Friday evening, is the country's deadliest mining accident since 2009. Investigations are underway, and authorities have detained a company official.
At least 90 people died in a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coalmine in Shanxi province, China. The Friday evening blast occurred while 247 workers were underground. The incident is China's deadliest mining disaster since 2009, prompting President Xi Jinping to order an investigation and emphasize workplace safety.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in Shanxi Province, China, has killed at least 82 miners. 247 workers were underground when the blast occurred Friday evening. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with nine people still missing. An investigation into the cause is underway.
A gas explosion at the Liushengyu Coal Mine in Qinyuan County, Shanxi Province, has resulted in multiple fatalities and 123 people injured, with 2 in critical condition. The mine's controllers have been detained.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 90 people. 247 workers were underground when the blast occurred Friday. The mine's overseer has been arrested as investigations into the deadliest mining disaster in over a decade continue.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, China, has killed at least 82 people, with nine still trapped. President Xi Jinping has ordered an "all-out rescue" and an investigation into the incident, deploying six emergency teams.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, China, killed at least 90 people. President Xi Jinping has urged intensified rescue efforts and an investigation into the incident. One person responsible for the company has been detained.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi, China, has killed at least 82 people, with nine still missing. Rescuers are intensifying search efforts, and President Xi Jinping has ordered a thorough investigation and accountability for the accident.
