Four men in their 20s died after a black Seat Cupra collided with a lamp-post in Huyton, Merseyside, in the early hours of Friday. A fifth man was hospitalized in stable condition. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses and doorbell footage.
Arkady Dvorkovich, president of the International Chess Federation (Fide) and former Russian deputy prime minister, has stepped aside after being included on the EU's latest sanctions list for supporting the annexation of Crimea. Ukraine has hailed the move as a significant victory, while Dvorkovich calls the sanctions unfair.
Paralympic athlete Hannah Babalola was denied an aisle chair on a KLM flight, leading to humiliation. This incident highlights widespread issues faced by disabled air travellers, including lack of assistance, damaged wheelchairs, and discriminatory treatment, despite regulations and advocacy efforts.
Andy Burnham is urged by Liberal Democrats to lobby EU leaders directly for the suspension of the new Entry-Exit System (EES) until at least September, as 2.2 million British holidaymakers begin their summer travels, facing potential delays and disruptions at EU borders.
While on a business trip in Yunnan, China, Chen Jie helped a Taiwanese tourist, Fei, take photos. During their casual conversation, they discovered they shared the same ancestral hometown, Puyuan, leading to the realization that they were long-lost relatives.
Solar Impulse 2 completed the first fuel-free round-the-world flight in July 2016, demonstrating that advanced engineering and solar energy could power an aircraft across continents. The 40,000 km journey, lasting 16 months with 16 stopovers, showcased clean-energy technology in aviation.
Socceroos player Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding on Sydney's Anzac Bridge. He was issued a fine and had his international driver's licence suspended for six months in NSW, with further police inquiries ongoing.
A distillery owner in Laos faces charges for running an illegal business and selling harmful food products after six tourists, including two Danish nationals, died from suspected methanol-tainted alcohol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in November 2024. Families deem the potential punishment inadequate, and Denmark's Foreign Minister expressed dissatisfaction.
Tesla's Robotaxi network saw a 36% decline in paid miles in Q2 2026 compared to Q1, despite expansion to new cities. This comes as Tesla's profits weaken and CEO Elon Musk states the need to accumulate Cybercab-specific driving data before mass deployment, shifting previous claims about data collection and regulatory hurdles.
Recent developments in the Black Sea and Persian Gulf highlight the rapid unravelling of the international order. Western powers are discarding old rules without establishing stable replacements, leading to increased militarization in the Black Sea and renewed confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global trade routes.
Jerri Roby, 69, received a life sentence for the December 2023 murder of her son, John Gaither, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She concealed his body behind a false wall and impersonated him to family members, having been previously convicted of murder in 1995.
Brennan Wedl's new self-titled album, produced by Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield, showcases her radiant, hooky Americana, drawing comparisons to genre legends like Lucinda Williams. The 29-year-old songwriter's originals are filled with bittersweet reflections, self-destructive appeals, and a unique blend of religious upbringing and riot grrrl influences.
The global landscape of passport strength is evolving, reflecting geopolitical shifts and inequalities. While overall mobility has increased due to more visa-free agreements, significant disparities persist, with some passports offering extensive access and others severely limiting travel, impacting individuals' lives and global interactions.
A 37-year-old cabin crew member was allegedly raped by her cab driver en route to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, on Monday. Police arrested the 23-year-old accused from Shamshabad, who confessed to the crime, and he was remanded in judicial custody.
A monkey caused nearly an hour of peak-hour train delays on Hong Kong's Kwun Tong line near Kowloon Bay station on Thursday morning, prompting reduced speeds before it left on its own and services gradually returned to normal.
Air India will launch daily non-stop flights between Delhi and Toronto starting August 1, 2026, using new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This upgrade will eliminate a fuel stop in Vienna, cutting travel time by nearly three hours and restoring daily services.
The 3,400-year-old tomb of Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, has reopened to the public after two decades of restoration. Located in the Valley of the Kings, the site's reopening on October 4, 2025, precedes the Grand Egyptian Museum's debut, aiming to boost tourism.
At least seven oil tankers have made U-turns near Yemen since the Iran-linked Houthi group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia. This action, impacting a key global trade route, raises concerns about oil prices and international shipping safety in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
British woman Isabel Rose, 26, was sentenced to six years in Hong Kong for blackmail and perverting justice after reporting she was raped by a British banker. The judge deemed her allegation "completely fabricated," a claim Rose denies, maintaining her innocence throughout the two-year legal process.
Charlie Walker's book "On Thin Ice" recounts his 2022 trek across northern Siberia, coinciding with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He observes ordinary Russians' views on the conflict and faces increasing scrutiny from the FSB, leading to his detention and deportation from the country.
Australian families face travel uncertainty due to escalating US-Iran conflict, with government advice raised for Middle East transit hubs like UAE. Despite no reported booking declines, travellers like Chris Turley and Sally O'Brien are worried about safety and costs, prompting some to alter plans.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, faces the challenge of resetting UK-EU relations amidst domestic priorities and Brexit's economic impact. While initially focused on internal affairs, he may pursue closer European engagement, particularly on security and economic cooperation, potentially shifting Labour's red lines despite Eurosceptic opposition.
The U.S. State Department extended its ban on citizens' travel to North Korea for another year, citing "serious" risks of arrest and long-term detention. The restriction is valid from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as UK Chancellor, an unexpected choice seen as a safe pair of hands to unite the Labour Party and manage the economy. Healey faces the challenge of funding Burnham's policy promises, including higher defence spending and public control of utilities, without raising key taxes or breaching borrowing rules.
