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Stop calling 999 to report neighbours having barbecues, fire services say
The UK’s mobile phone alert system warned the public not to light anything which could spark a wildfire, including barbecues
Four boys arrested on suspicion of arson as wildfire spreads in South Wales
The teenagers have since been bailed under investigation
Indonesia earthquake LIVE: At least 5 people killed in horror 7.7 quake in holiday spot
The earthquake struck late on Friday.
Heathrow Airport issues 'do not drive' warning as flooding sparks travel chaos
Passengers are urged not to travel by road to the major airport.
Meghan Markle will come crawling back to UK – America is officially done with Duchess
OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: And now we have the proof!
Met Office names 16 areas getting no rain on Sunday - full list
Scorching conditions have hit the UK with some areas set to see rain - check your area now.
Wickford train derailment LIVE: 'Do not travel' warning issued as train derails in Essex
A train derailed on Friday in the UK, less than 24 hours after an incident in Lewes.
EasyJet cabin crew strike threat could affect flights at major 5 airports this weekend
The strike dates have been announced for August 15 and 16.
MP urges Andy Burnham to extend railcard discounts to commuters over 30
MP cautioned that ‘there is a real gap in the support available’ for commuters as well as holidaymakers once they turn 31
GP sexually assaulted women he was examining after road traffic accidents
Muhammad Iqbal, 64, was charged in connection with separate incidents which took place in Darlington and Sunderland in 2023
Jason Arday subjected to ‘campaign of sustained abuse’ since taking Cambridge role, family say
Prof Arday’s family also spoke out against what they say was a ‘campaign of misinformation’ against him
Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules
Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic ills The Ontario government is now free to rip out Toronto’s bike lanes on its busiest streets after the region’s top cour…
American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months
Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organisation has …
DRC’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province
Man dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province, officials have s…
French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women
Disciplinary proceedings under way after security concerns raised over reported visits to official residence France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations …
Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues As Zambians go to the polls on Thursday, the ghost of the current president’s predecessor hangs o…
At least 44 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest human-made lake At least 44 people have died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, police said. The…