A large wildfire on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop has burned over 500 square metres of moorland and woodland for over 24 hours. Smoke warnings have been issued, roads closed including the Woodhead Pass (A628), and residents across Greater Manchester report ash landing in gardens. Fire crews expect to remain on scene overnight.
Loss-making Air India has announced it will discontinue routine laundry services for flight crew during international layovers starting July 1, 2026, as a cost-cutting measure. The decision has upset crew members, who question its impact on the airline's image and competitiveness.
A man, Callum Kerr, died after being restrained by passengers and crew on a Jet2 flight from Larnaca, Cyprus, to Manchester. Two investigations have been launched into the incident, one by Greater Manchester Police and another by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
A Beijing-based report indicates the South China Sea remains the US military's most critical strategic theatre, predicting increasingly aggressive operations despite a potential second Trump administration or other global hotspots. US freedom-of-navigation operations in the disputed waters were fewer in 2024 and last year compared to 2023 and 2022.
A 79-ton fishing boat sank off Busan, South Korea, after colliding with an LPG carrier, leaving its South Korean captain dead and two Indonesian crew members missing. Six crew members were rescued, and an investigation is underway.
Briefs on various science and nature discoveries: US plans to combat screwworms with sterilized flies, discovery of a massive bee colony under a New York cemetery, first known screwworm infection in the US, great white shark spotted in the Mediterranean, new tiny octopus species in the Galápagos, funding cut for Ebola researchers, AI labs warning against AI-developed biological weapons, Uranus' moons potentially holding clues to missing planets, AI protecting EV chargers, bug-hunting arms race in the AI era, and Turkey's innovative hair-transplant industry.
Taliban authorities detained at least 30 women in Herat for dress-code violations, sparking rare protests that were violently suppressed, killing at least two and injuring over 20, highlighting escalating repression and resistance in Afghanistan.
Donald Trump's $14.7m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool has turned into a tourist attraction due to a massive algae bloom and peeling paint, drawing criticism and leading to arrests for alleged vandalism.
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed on Harbor Mountain in Sitka, Alaska, injuring all four crew members. The incident occurred during a routine training flight, and the cause is under investigation. Harbor Mountain Road was closed during the recovery operation.
Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers, escorted by MiG-31 interceptors, completed a scheduled 16-hour flight over neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian seas. The mission included practicing aerial refueling.
A 15-year-old boy, Archie Law, rescued two men who fell from an inflatable boat off the Isle of Skye by using his own boat, arriving before the RNLI lifeboat.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles as firefighters continue to battle a multi-day warehouse blaze in Boyle Heights. The fire, which started Wednesday in a cold storage facility, has caused significant smoke and air pollution, prompting shelter-in-place orders and the opening of smoke relief centers. A ruptured ammonia line and the presence of 85 million pounds of rotting food present ongoing hazardous material and biohazard challenges.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency due to a persistent fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage facility. The blaze, which started June 17, continues to spew smoke, prompting shelter-in-place orders and health concerns. Governor Newsom has been asked to expedite state relief.
Kapitän Islam und seine Crew auf der Banglar Joyjatra sitzen im Persischen Golf fest. Trotz eines Abkommens zwischen den USA und Iran herrscht Misstrauen bezüglich der Sicherheit der Straße von Hormus. Die Seeleute leiden unter Versorgungsengpässen und psychischer Belastung durch die ständige Gefahr.
Nasa's Artemis III mission, aiming to return humans to the Moon, is drawing criticism for selecting an all-male crew, despite previous commitments to diversity and landing the first woman and person of color on the Moon. Nasa defends the choice, citing mission requirements and astronaut expertise.
A team of over 30 farm dogs, trained to shoo seagulls, are providing security at popular Sydney locations like Circular Quay and the new Sydney Fish Market. The 'seagull patrol' dogs, primarily herding breeds, are effective in deterring birds without harming them, and their success is leading to expansion.
A team of over 30 farm dogs, known as the 'seagull patrol', has been trained to deter seagulls from bothering patrons at popular Sydney locations like Circular Quay and the new Sydney Fish Market. The dogs, primarily herding breeds, are trained to chase birds without harming them, adapting their tactics as seagulls learn their patterns.
Three Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo and 94 Indian crew members successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The vessels are now en route to Indian ports, with arrivals expected next week.
A driver has died and 89 people were injured, with 28 hospitalized, after two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening. Emergency services declared a major incident, and travel disruption is expected throughout the weekend.
A driver has died and 89 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, after two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening. The crash has caused significant travel disruption across the weekend, with services suspended and alternative routes advised. Investigations into the cause are underway.
Two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, resulting in one driver's death and 89 injuries. Travel services are suspended over the weekend, with investigations underway.
Two East Midlands Railway (EMR) passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a driver and injuries to 89 passengers and crew. Emergency services responded to the major incident, with 11 individuals suffering very serious injuries. Travel disruptions are expected throughout the weekend.
Two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, killing a driver and injuring 89 others. Emergency services declared a major incident, with 11 people suffering very serious injuries. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed concern and thanked first responders.
Two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, resulting in one driver's death and injuries to 89 passengers and crew. Emergency services declared a major incident, with 11 people suffering very serious injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
