CNN reports senior US military commanders ignored warnings that intelligence on targets in Iran was outdated, contributing to a deadly strike on an Iranian girls' school on Feb 28, killing 120 students and 36 adults. Warnings were overridden for expediency, and an investigation is underway.
A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after being struck by a projectile, according to the UK's military. The incident occurred early Tuesday, marking the latest attack on a vessel in the critical waterway.
A dangerous heatwave, linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe, has shifted east, bringing record temperatures to central, eastern, and southern Europe. Countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany are experiencing extreme heat, leading to fatalities, infrastructure issues, and strain on energy grids, especially in Ukraine.
The UK recorded a new June temperature high of 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, marking the third consecutive day records were broken. A Met Office red warning for extreme heat is active for parts of south-east and central southern England, with thunderstorms also forecast.
The UK experiences another record-breaking heatwave day, with England and Wales setting new June temperature highs. A Met Office red warning for extreme heat is in place for parts of southern England, while cooler weather and thunderstorm warnings move in from the west.
The UK is experiencing record June temperatures, with a 36.7C high in Somerset and overnight lows above 23C in Cardiff. A red extreme heat warning has been extended for southern England and Wales, causing school closures, travel disruption, and strain on health services.
The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with forecasters predicting its warmest June night ever after temperatures hit 36.7C. A red extreme heat warning is in place, causing school closures, transport disruptions, and critical incidents in NHS trusts.
The UK is bracing for extreme heat as temperatures are forecast to reach 37-38C on Wednesday, with a red extreme heat warning issued for parts of England and Wales, indicating a danger to life. Hundreds of schools plan closures, and train operators urge people not to travel unless necessary.
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat in parts of England and Wales, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C by Wednesday and Thursday. Schools may close early or entirely, and employers are advised to be flexible as heat impacts transport and workplaces.
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat in parts of England and Wales, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C by Wednesday and Thursday. Schools and workplaces are advised on measures to combat the heat, including relaxed uniform rules, adjusted hours, and flexible working arrangements.
The UK is forecast to experience its hottest June day on record on Tuesday, with temperatures potentially exceeding 35C and possibly reaching 40C by Wednesday or Thursday. Rare red warnings have been issued for parts of England and Wales due to significant health and infrastructure risks.
A rare red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C. The Met Office warns of significant disruption to daily life, including travel, and a danger to life. Schools are closing early, and water usage is being restricted.
New evidence suggests police ignored repeated warnings about the killer of toddler Mason Lee, who died from a ruptured bowel after being punched. His case, along with that of Baby Justin who suffered fatal head injuries, appears to have been mishandled.
A British couple, Jane and Alan Kelvey, on a yacht in the Channel reported a Russian warship, Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near them. The couple downplayed the incident, stating it was unnecessary and the Russian account was untrue, emphasizing they were not on a collision course and had right of way.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, reportedly fired warning shots at a UK-registered civilian yacht approximately 450 meters away in the English Channel, near British territorial waters. The incident is being investigated by Britain's Ministry of Defence, with no injuries or damage reported.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, approximately 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight. No damage or injuries were reported, and the yacht continued its journey. The incident is under investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence.
The UK Defense Ministry is investigating reports that a Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel. The incident occurred in international waters, and no one was injured. The frigate was being monitored by a Royal Navy ship at the time.
A Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht approximately 450 meters away near the Isle of Wight. The incident occurred outside UK territorial waters and is being treated as isolated, not linked to a recent British operation intercepting a Russian oil tanker.
A Russian frigate reportedly fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel, prompting an investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred approximately 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight, with no reported injuries or damage to the yacht.
West Ham faces relegation after a season marred by poor planning, questionable recruitment, and internal dysfunction. Despite European success, the club's financial woes and strategic missteps under major shareholder David Sullivan have led to a crisis, with fears of further financial rule breaches and a difficult future in the Championship.
Police fired tear gas in northeastern DR Congo during a dispute over the burial of a suspected Ebola victim, a footballer. Protesters burned tents for Ebola patients, highlighting challenges in enforcing safe burial practices to contain the outbreak.
Fars News Agency claims Iranian forces struck a US Navy patrol boat near the Strait of Hormuz, an assertion explicitly denied by US Central Command as tensions rise in the region.
Three unnamed students injured in Brown's Dec. 13 campus shooting have filed lawsuits alleging the Ivy League school ignored prior warnings about shooter Claudio Neves Valente and failed to provide adequate security. The lawsuits claim a custodian alerted campus security that Valente was 'casing' the building but no investigation followed. The shooting killed two students and wounded nine.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz around 7:55 am, damaging the vessel's bridge. The attack occurred about 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman without warning, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. Iran claims the ship ignored repeated warnings. All crew members are safe. The incident marks a fresh escalation amid wider maritime tensions between Iran and the US, with the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global oil shipping route—effectively disrupted.
