ACT health authorities have issued an urgent warning after five suspected drug overdose deaths occurred in Canberra within a fortnight. Officials suspect the presence of lethal synthetic opioids, including nitazenes, in the local illicit drug market.
A 66-year-old man has died after being stabbed on Lubach Street in Beenleigh, south of Brisbane. Police are currently investigating the incident and are questioning a man and a woman in connection with the event.
Multiple people died and a child is seriously injured after a head-on collision on the M9 motorway in Co Kildare, Ireland, involving a car travelling in the wrong direction.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv sparked fires across two districts early Sunday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range strikes hit a military airfield and rocket facility deep inside Russia, as diplomatic tensions rise over reports of potential US arms transfers via Turkey.
A 37-year-old man charged with the domestic violence murder of his former partner in Slacks Creek, south of Brisbane, will remain in custody until his next court appearance later this month.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised in Miami after livestreaming acts of self-harm on TikTok, prompting emergency services to respond to his home and safely transport him for medical attention.
A major search continued into the night for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming off Hornsea on the East Yorkshire coast.
A man died after his car crashed into a parked truck in Richlands, Brisbane, early this morning. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.
A 14-year-old boy, identified by the local mayor as Banta Sillah, has drowned after entering the water at Millwall Outer Dock in east London, prompting water safety warnings.
Hong Kong police arrested a mother and her aunt after the mother allegedly mistakenly gave her two children cannabis-infused sweets, leading to the six-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl being hospitalized from their home in Wang Tau Hom Estate.
Wildfires continue to rage in Greece, forcing evacuations near Athens and on Crete, while blazes in France and Spain show signs of easing. Bordeaux wine producers face an early, difficult harvest due to extreme heat and drought, as Europe experiences record temperatures impacting agriculture and increasing health risks.
Wildfires rage across Greece, particularly near Athens and on Crete, forcing evacuations and prompting maximum alert. Meanwhile, France and Spain see some improvement in fire control, though Bordeaux wine producers face drought challenges, and some Spanish residents remain displaced.
Hong Kong emergency services are searching for a 59-year-old man who went missing during the swim leg of the 2026 Summer Triathlon Challenge at Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Centre in Tai Po on Sunday, amid an amber rainstorm warning.
A severe storm in Germany's Saxon Switzerland region killed a 38-year-old man near Rathen's Felsenbühne and seriously injured three others. Ten more people were injured, and 40 evacuated, with emergency services continuing search efforts amid unclear conditions.
A 'megafire' in France, which consumed 42,000 hectares west of Bordeaux, is finally contained but daily outbreaks persist, pushing emergency services to exhaustion. The crisis has sparked debate over the fire's origins, resource availability, and the impact of climate change, while communities show strong solidarity.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing nine and wounding 23 across five districts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreated from a promise to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptors, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought his help to secure Elon Musk's Starlink for strikes inside Russia.
A 'megafire' in southwest France, which consumed 42,000 hectares and forced 200,000 evacuations, is finally contained but exhausted crews battle underground 'zombie fires'. The crisis highlights resource shortages and climate change impacts, sparking debate over the fire's origins and preparedness across Europe.
The Tour de France's final stage has been shortened to 89km, starting on the Champs-Elysees, due to wildfires in southwest France, diverting security forces. Over 267,000 evacuated across France and Spain.
A 102-pound Tibetan mastiff and German shepherd mix named Sable became too exhausted and injured to descend a Pennsylvania mountain trail. Owner Kevin Matthews sought help, leading to a four-hour rescue by the Waterville Volunteer Fire Company and other volunteers.
Russian influencer Anna Otavina sustained second-degree burns after a power bank exploded next to her bed in her Moscow penthouse, igniting her hair and bedding. She now warns followers about the dangers of unattended charging and using power banks on soft surfaces, urging caution with unknown quality devices.
A mother, Shally Rahman, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter, Samiha Rahman, died after getting into difficulty in the water off West Mersea, Essex, while attempting to rescue a seven-year-old boy. The child remains in critical condition, and three others were hospitalized following the tragic incident.
Twitch streamer RaKai, 17, called 911 during a live stream to complain about a bad haircut and inquire about suing his barber. Police later warned him about misusing emergency services, which could lead to serious legal trouble, prompting RaKai to apologize and acknowledge his mistake.
A military Venom helicopter crashed at the 22nd helicopter base in Namest nad Oslavou, Czech Republic, resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to four others. Emergency services are currently deployed at the scene.
Ukrainian UAVs attacked a fuel and energy facility in Russia's Novospassky district, Ulyanovsk Region. Governor Alexey Russkikh confirmed the incident, stating emergency services are on site and he will provide updates on firefighting efforts and the situation.
