A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a crane collapsed onto a ship at South Shields Port of Tyne on the River Tyne, following a reported collision between the ship and the crane.
A devastating fire at a pub in northern Bangkok has resulted in at least 27 fatalities and 63 injuries, according to local authorities cited by Reuters. The entire building was engulfed by flames upon the arrival of emergency services.
Omani emergency services rescued 23 crew members from the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz. One sailor remains missing. The vessel sustained damage and caught fire, with India condemning an attack on the ship.
Telstra's recent network failure, mirroring Optus's in 2025, underscores Australia's policy prioritizing competition over essential service reliability. The article argues for a national essential services network (ESN) for resilience.
Telstra's recent network failure, mirroring Optus's 2025 incident, has reignited debate over Australia's telecommunications policy. The article argues that prioritizing competition over essential service reliability, a legacy of 1990s reforms, has led to patchy networks and service failures, including for triple zero calls. A call for a national essential services network (ESN) is made.
Despite escalating global heatwaves and scientific warnings, major oil companies are planning significant increases in fossil fuel production, prioritizing shareholder profits over climate goals. This expansion contradicts Paris Agreement targets and exacerbates the climate crisis.
A 22-year-old man was arrested after an hours-long standoff on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, where he allegedly scaled a pillar to paint 'Pam the Bird' graffiti. The incident caused traffic delays and significant police resource deployment.
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Omsk oil refinery, its largest, located 2,700km from Ukraine. The attack, confirmed by local authorities, occurred before a Nato summit. Russia claimed most drones were destroyed, with no casualties. President Zelenskyy hailed it as a significant achievement, extending Ukraine's strike capability to Siberia.
A graffiti artist is in a standoff with police on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge after abseiling down a pillar to paint a tag. The artist, who posted videos with the hashtag #notcomingdown, is demanding lower taxes.
Russia and China commence joint naval drills in the Yellow Sea, emphasizing defensive operations. Meanwhile, the US plans to deploy additional military personnel to Poland, considering a permanent base, while Poland's internal politics see a promise to block Ukraine's EU entry.
Russian air defense systems downed four additional drones heading towards Moscow, according to Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. This brings the total number of drones intercepted since the start of the day to 11, based on TASS calculations.
A 22-year-old skydiver has died following an incident near Langar airfield in Nottinghamshire on Sunday. Emergency services found the woman in a nearby field, where she was pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident and preparing a file for the coroner. Skydive Langar, which operates at the site, expressed deep sadness and is cooperating with authorities.
Kyiv experienced its worst Russian attack in over four years, with 21 killed and dozens injured. Russia launched nearly 500 drones and over 70 missiles, hitting residential buildings and infrastructure. President Zelenskyy urged allies for more air defense, stating Ukraine fights alone.
Kyiv suffered a massive Russian drone and missile attack overnight, resulting in at least 20 deaths and dozens of injuries. Residential buildings and a hotel were hit, with emergency services reporting 86 injured. Ukraine's foreign minister condemned the strikes as immoral retaliation, while Kyiv's mayor declared Friday a day of mourning.
Kyiv suffered a massive overnight drone and missile attack from Russia, resulting in at least 13 deaths and 86 injuries. Residential buildings and a hotel were hit, with emergency services reporting collapsed floors in an apartment block. The strikes follow recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.
An 18-year-old male student drowned in the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys, Wales, while participating in a Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition. Emergency services, including Mountain Rescue and the fire service, located his body after a search. The DofE organization is liaising with authorities and offering support.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is verifying the citizenship of a "Ukrainian origin" family injured in a Monaco explosion. Three family members are in serious condition. One victim, Vadim Yermolayev, previously renounced Ukrainian citizenship and holds Cypriot nationality.
French police detained a couple in Beuvrages after their 15-month-old twin daughters died of suspected dehydration. Four other children were hospitalized for dehydration but are not in life-threatening condition, with an investigation underway.
A severe heatwave in Paris has resulted in at least 109 heat-related deaths on Friday, overwhelming hospitals and funeral homes, with emergency services seeing an 80% increase in calls and a 36% rise in emergency room visits.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 920, injured 3,360, with over 50,000 missing. Spain is leading international rescue efforts, repatriating citizens, and deploying emergency aid and medical personnel.
Police authorities in Paris have requested the cancellation of Sunday's Diamond League track and field meeting and other public events, including a music festival and Pride march, citing a historic heat wave and mounting pressure on emergency services. Organizers hope to stage an adapted event despite the unprecedented conditions.
An intense heatwave is forecast to bring temperatures up to 40C in central and northern Europe this weekend, impacting countries like Germany, Poland, and the Austrian Grand Prix. Concurrently, a rare F3 tornado struck Russia's Sverdlovsk region, injuring 16 and damaging 100 homes.
A worker died after being run over by a construction vehicle at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground in Hong Kong on Friday. Police are investigating the industrial accident, and the Labour Department has deployed staff to the scene.
An 84-year-old woman was found dead at an aged care home in Sydney's Rooty Hill. Her 53-year-old daughter was arrested at the scene, suspected of administering an unknown substance. Police are investigating the motivation, including potential assisted dying.
