Nottinghamshire Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a woman was struck by a silver Audi at a zebra crossing in St Ann's, Nottingham. The incident occurred at the junction of St Ann's Well Road and Hedderley Walk on 30 September at around 16:30 BST, and the vehicle failed to stop at the scene.
Summary headline: Police appeal after woman injured in Nottingham hit-and-run
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a three-car collision on the westbound M62 near Rochdale. The crash, involving a Mercedes van, a Volvo, and a Vauxhall Insignia, occurred at around 22:00 BST on Saturday. A woman in her 60s sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.
Summary headline: Man arrested after woman seriously injured in three-car M62 crash
A major river flood has struck the central Gorkha district in Nepal, destroying houses, suspension bridges, and damaging a hydropower station. The army has rescued around 50 people, while five individuals remain missing with no casualties reported so far. The disaster coincides with the start of the Dashain festival, forcing families to flee their homes just months after catastrophic floods affected the region.
Summary headline: Fresh floods in central Nepal sweep away homes and bridges
At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 116 remain missing after a boat carrying 350 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti near Obock. The vessel was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen when it sank on Thursday night. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that around 80 people were rescued, all of whom are Ethiopian nationals receiving medical care and assistance.
Summary headline: At least 109 dead and 116 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Die polnische Polizei hat Hinweise auf mögliche Anschlagspläne gegen den polnischen Regierungschef Donald Tusk und Verteidigungsminister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz erhalten. Aufgrund dieser Warnung wurde eine Krisensitzung im Terror-Abwehrzentrum des Inlandsgeheimdienstes einberufen.
Summary headline: Polnische Polizei warnt vor geplantem Anschlag auf Regierungschef Tusk
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a car collided with a war memorial wall outside All Saints Church in Crowborough, East Sussex. Sussex Police responded to the single-vehicle crash on Friday night and have appealed for witnesses to come forward with information.
Summary headline: Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after car crashes into East Sussex war memorial wall
A police patrol car was attacked with petrol bombs by three masked men in the Ballycolman Estate in Strabane, County Tyrone. The incident occurred shortly after 17:00 BST on Saturday when three males dressed in black each threw a petrol bomb at the passenger side of the vehicle, causing minor damage.
Summary headline: Petrol bombs thrown at police patrol car in County Tyrone
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remained closed following an incident on Saturday where a man climbed into an Amur tiger enclosure and was fatally attacked. Emergency services attended the scene near Doncaster after reports were received at about 13:30 BST. The park confirmed the tiger, named Altai, will not be euthanised, and specialist support is being provided to affected staff and the man's family.
Summary headline: Yorkshire Wildlife Park closed after fatal tiger attack
Dr Fiona Hunter, vice chair of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Scotland, has warned that emergency departments are providing unsafe levels of care due to a 'toxic normalisation' of corridor care, with some patients spending up to 72 hours on trolleys. Health Secretary Angela Constance acknowledged that the upcoming winter will be difficult and stated that corridor care is unacceptable, while local government representatives highlighted significant budget gaps and the need for investment in social care.
Summary headline: Emergency doctor completely terrified of looming winter pressures on Scotland's NHS
An attack on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh by Houthi forces has heightened regional tensions and damaged Saudi Arabia's reputation for stability. The strike, which killed a US citizen, has prompted discussions of potential US military involvement, though domestic political constraints make intervention unlikely ahead of upcoming midterm elections.
Summary headline: Riyadh airport attack marks a dangerous escalation in the Yemen conflict
Papst Leo XIV. hat beim Sonntagsgebet auf dem Petersplatz bekannt gegeben, dass er sich in den kommenden Tagen einer Operation an der Lunge unterziehen muss. Bei ihm wurde ein Lungenknoten in einem sehr frühen Stadium entdeckt, der auf Anraten der Ärzte entfernt werden soll. Die Genesung wird voraussichtlich etwa eine Woche dauern. Eigentlich ist für den kommenden Monat eine Südamerikareise des Papstes geplant.
Summary headline: Papst Leo XIV. kündigt Lungenoperation an
Nachdem mehrere große US-Sender vorübergehend ihre Berichterstattung über US-Präsident Donald Trump eingestellt hatten, prüft das US-Justizministerium einen möglichen Verstoß gegen das Kartellrecht. Betroffen sind die Sender des TV-Pools des Weißen Hauses ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC und Fox News, die zuvor aus Protest gegen den Ausschluss einzelner Medienhäuser gehandelt hatten.
Summary headline: US-Justizministerium prüft Kartellrechtsverstoß nach Senderboykott
A new photographic study has revealed that Dartmoor ponies support biodiversity and increase habitat diversity on moorland through their unique "mosaic" grazing patterns. By repeatedly returning to the same areas, the ponies prevent the growth of restrictive grass species like Molinia and allow other plants, such as heather, to establish.
Summary headline: Study finds Dartmoor ponies support biodiversity through grazing
Retired Met Office chief forecaster Martin Young served as a technical adviser on the film Pressure, which dramatises the tense 72-hour period leading up to the D-Day landings. Young used his 40 years of experience to help ensure the film accurately portrayed the scientific and practical challenges faced by meteorologists in June 1944.
Summary headline: Retired meteorologist helps filmmakers tell the story of D-Day weather forecasters in new film Pressure
The Guernsey Community Foundation has launched a new Express Grants Scheme designed to provide funding of between £500 and £5,000 to local charities within three to five working days. Aimed at helping organisations facing unexpected costs or one-off expenses, the scheme features a shorter application process and removes the need to wait up to three months for major grant rounds. Pre-launch pilot funding successfully supported organisations including Shiloh Community Church, Wetwheels Jersey, and Guernsey Mind.
Summary headline: New express grant scheme launched to support Guernsey charities within five days
Brothers Joshua and Adam Le Lere from Jersey rowed the full 22.7 miles of Loch Ness in Scotland in 58 minutes and 13 seconds, battling severe and changing weather conditions to secure an unexpected third-place finish in the Monster the Loch challenge.
Summary headline: Jersey brothers battle wild weather to finish third in Loch Ness rowing challenge
Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) is searching for volunteers for its 2027 international projects in Madagascar, Kenya and Nepal. The charity is recruiting three teams consisting of eight to 12 volunteers each to collaborate with local communities on conservation, housing, and clean water initiatives. Applications are open via the charity's website until 25 October.
Summary headline: Jersey Overseas Aid launches 2027 volunteering programme for projects in Madagascar, Kenya and Nepal
NHS Surrey and Sussex has been selected as one of 12 pilot areas for the national Steps to Safety programme, which aims to improve support for people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. The initiative brings together various organisations, including GPs and local authorities, with delivery expected to begin from early 2027.
Summary headline: NHS Surrey and Sussex chosen as pilot area for domestic abuse and sexual violence support programme
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) lit up the skies above the North East of England and Cumbria on Saturday evening, featuring striking pink and green hues. The display was captured by photographers and stargazers in locations such as Craster, Kendal, Hartlepool, Consett, Sunderland, Saltburn, Shotley Bridge, and Brampton. According to the Met Office, further sightings may be possible until Tuesday.
Summary headline: Northern Lights illuminate skies across North East England and Cumbria
A murder investigation has been launched by West Midlands Police after a man in his 20s was stabbed to death in the car park of the Beggars Bush pub on Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield. Officers were called to the scene just before 02:00 BST on Sunday, where the victim was confirmed dead. Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV, and dashcam footage as enquiries continue.
Summary headline: Murder investigation launched after man in his 20s stabbed to death at Sutton Coldfield pub