Leah Bennett
Santander issues warning over shock £535 bills
New data reveals that unexpected bills averaging £535 hit 71% of UK adults over the past year, driving widespread financial anxiety and debt.
Poundland directors meet to decide firm's future ahead of midnight deadline
Poundland directors convened for crucial board talks as a midnight deadline approached, leaving 10,500 jobs and 600 stores hanging in the balance.
Thousands of hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, U.K. and Ireland
Thousands of schools across Europe received identical emailed bomb threats, forcing widespread evacuations in Italy while police treated UK alerts as hoaxes.
Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat in historic upset victory
Democrat Scott Colom secured a historic Senate victory in Mississippi by defeating incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, breaking a Republican winning streak in the state dating to 1982.
Two killed in 'devastating' New York building collapse
A major building collapse in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood left two people dead and seventeen injured, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
Consultant doctors in England call off November strike for talks
Consultant doctors in England have suspended their upcoming 48-hour strike to begin formal negotiations with the government regarding pay and working conditions.
Pete Hegseth reprimanded by Army guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage faced a public rebuke from an Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery after laughter was heard during a ceremony.
UK consultant doctors pause planned strike following government talks
English consultant doctors have suspended their upcoming 48-hour strike after agreeing to enter formal negotiations with the government.
Home Office denies uncontrolled landing label for Dover migrant boat arrival
The Home Office has rejected claims of an uncontrolled migrant boat landing in Dover, clarifying that the vessel carrying 21 people was intercepted ashore for safety reasons after being tracked continuously.
English consultants call off NHS strike for formal government talks
Consultant doctors in England have suspended their planned 48-hour NHS strike to enter formal government negotiations concerning pay and working conditions.
Can Poundland Survive? 10,500 Jobs Hang In Balance Before Midnight Deadline
Poundland's future hangs in the balance as its directors hold emergency boardroom talks ahead of a strict midnight deadline to avoid administration.
Russian Ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev dies suddenly at 66
Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev died unexpectedly at age 66 in Moscow, leaving a vacancy amid ongoing peace discussions.
Catalonia leads high turnout in Spain general strike over housing costs
Millions of workers across Spain participated in the nation's first general strike in 14 years, with Catalonia leading high turnout amid housing protests.
Cyprus details eligibility rules for Guaranteed Minimum Income applicants
Cyprus has outlined residence, age, income, and asset conditions for its Guaranteed Minimum Income scheme, noting that eligibility requires more than meeting a single threshold.
Los Angeles vehicle crash kills three pedestrians in North Hollywood
A vehicle crashed into pedestrians and street vendors in North Hollywood, killing three women and resulting in a DUI arrest for the driver.
Spain workers launch first general strike in 14 years over housing crisis
Millions of workers across Spain launched a nationwide general strike over the housing crisis, bringing transport and manufacturing to a standstill ahead of an election.
US, Russia and Ukraine start second day of Abu Dhabi peace talks
Trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi have concluded with an agreement in principle on a massive prisoner exchange, while deep divisions over territory and European inclusion persist.
United Pilots Squawk Hijack Code As Passenger Tries To Storm Cockpit
A United Airlines flight bound for New Orleans broadcast an emergency hijack code after a passenger claimed to possess explosives and tried to enter the flight deck.
Texas man charged with cruise ship murder says argument made him ‘snap,’ strangle woman
Federal authorities charged a Texas man with murder after his wife was found dead aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship, forcing it to return to port.
US House blocks impeachment of Defence Secretary Hegseth in 211-204 vote
The US House of Representatives voted 211 to 204 to refer impeachment articles against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, killing the measure.