‘The bang was so loud’: Cyclist taken to hospital after being ‘hit by taxi’

British Airways flight BA295 suddenly descends nearly 28,000 feet while crossing Ireland. What happened?

In a dramatic turn of events, British Airways flight BA295 found itself in an emergency situation as it rapidly descended from 37,000 feet to just 9,000 feet while heading to Chicago. This alarming altitude drop triggered the crew to squawk 7700, indicating a general emergency. The plane circled over the Bristol Channel to safely burn off fuel before landing, all while no injuries were reported and investigations began.

Dennis Hastert death reason: What has caused death of longest-serving Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives?

Dennis Hastert's reputation collapsed years after he left Congress when a federal investigation into suspicious bank withdrawals exposed payments intended to conceal sexual abuse dating back to his years as a high school wrestling coach.

'Not directly tied to…': US bombers gone! Rubio confirms all aircraft left UK Base after terror plot

Shark attacks kayaker off Paradise Cove in Malibu, authorities say

Officials said that the kayaker was fishing near Paradise Cove when he caught a shark and as he tried to release the shark, it bit him and caused him to fall out of the kayak.

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Kash Patel’s fiancée Alexis Wilkins faced ‘Mossad honeypot’ claims: Why was she accused of being an Israeli spy and what did she say?

FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins are engaged. Their engagement has renewed attention on past “Mossad honeypot” allegations against Wilkins, which she denied and challenged through multiple defamation lawsuits. The claims, which circulated among right-wing influencers and commentators, alleged that Wilkins was connected to Israeli intelligence and had been positioned to manipulate Patel.

US search for missing airmen in China gains new attention after Xi-Trump summit

For more than eight decades, the remains of US fighter pilot Morton Sher lay unrecovered in China. A photograph of a memorial to him in a Hunan village eventually helped investigators find where his plane crashed in 1943. Sher was buried in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, in December 2025, a homecoming that offers a rare example of what US-China cooperation can achieve for families of missing servicemen. That cooperation has now drawn fresh attention. After the recent summit between...

How to register to vote by mail with one federal form, which comes in 21 languages, if you cannot go online ahead of the 2026 midterms

U.S. citizens can register or update their voter information using the National Mail Voter Registration Form. This form will be crucial for those preparing for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. It is available in multiple languages and can be printed or completed online. Voters need to submit the form according to their respective state instructions. Registration deadlines and requirements vary by state, so checking local guidelines is essential.

‘I went from active life to waking up paralysed - I didn’t think I’d make it to 16’

A teenager says she feared she “wouldn’t make it to 16” before being diagnosed with a neurological disorder.

China’s loss could be India’s gain as Japan Inc sours on China

Japanese companies are reducing their presence in China due to rising competition and geopolitical tensions. They are now considering investment opportunities in India, which offers a large domestic market. Japanese financial institutions are also expanding their operations in India and viewing it as a promising destination. While Japan is diversifying its investments, it is still maintaining significant ties with China.

China’s loss could be India’s gain as Japan Inc sours on China

Japanese companies are reducing their presence in China due to rising competition and geopolitical tensions. They are now considering investment opportunities in India, which offers a large domestic market. Japanese financial institutions are also expanding their operations in India and viewing it as a promising destination. While Japan is diversifying its investments, it is still maintaining significant ties with China.

Kent Police release CCTV image of missing 26-year-old man

Police have released a CCTV image of a missing man amid concerns for his welfare.