Three men have died after a fire destroyed a single-storey building adjoining a community centre in White City, west London. Firefighters rescued the men from the blaze, which broke out on Saturday evening. An investigation by the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police is underway.
Volunteer firefighters in Queensland are worried about new insurance policy changes that may reduce coverage for their privately-owned vehicles used in bushfire fighting. The Rural Fire Brigade Association of Queensland fears the changes have "watered down" coverage, while the Queensland Fire Department claims options have improved.
Changes to Queensland's rural fire volunteer insurance policies have sparked concern among firefighters like Frank Clayton, who fear reduced coverage for their privately-owned vehicles. While the Queensland Fire Department claims improved options, the Rural Fire Brigade Association of Queensland warns of a broken contract, potentially deterring volunteers.
Three men have died following a fire at a single-storey building in New Zealand Way, White City, west London. Firefighters rescued the men, two of whom were pronounced dead at the scene and one who later died in hospital. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
A devastating fire in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, claimed 21 lives, including several foreigners. A video captured a foreign national attempting to escape the blaze. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic, with some jumping from upper floors, while a mattress trader's quick thinking with quilts and mattresses helped save eight lives.
A fire caused by an electrical fault at Kosher Kingdom supermarket in Golders Green, London, is being tackled by 100 firefighters, with no injuries reported; nearby residents evacuated and roads closed.
Police recommended charges against 77 individuals and organizations for the Grenfell Tower fire. Survivors express mixed relief, grief, and anger over the lengthy process, with trials unlikely before 2028. Campaigners criticize slow progress and weak corporate manslaughter laws.
Labour's NEC has approved Andy Burnham to stand in the Makerfield byelection, potentially challenging Keir Starmer for leadership. Burnham's candidacy faces challenges from Reform UK and the Greens, despite some internal Labour support.
Labour's NEC allows Andy Burnham to stand in Makerfield byelection; Burnham's potential win could challenge Keir Starmer's leadership
Andy Burnham gains support for Makerfield byelection, UK bans 11 foreign far-right activists ahead of Tommy Robinson's rally, and Labour's NEC to decide on Burnham's candidacy
Andy Burnham gains support from Wes Streeting and unions for Makerfield byelection, potentially paving way for Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.
FoI responses collected by insurer show brigades tackled 1,760 battery-linked fires in 2025, up 147% in three yearsFire brigades across the UK are tackling lithium-ion battery fires at a rate of one every five hours, figures show, as fire chiefs warn that public awareness and government regulation have not kept pace with the ubiquity of this new hazard.Lithium-ion batteries power most rechargeable devices including mobile phones, electric toothbrushes, toys and vapes, as well as ebikes, e-scooters and electric vehicles. Continue reading...
