Few years on the Earth
The death of two-year-old Eva-Rose Wainwright in rural England has drawn renewed attention to the dangers shallow bodies of water can pose to young children and the risks associated with even brief lapses in supervision. Eva-Rose drowned in a slow-moving river on her family’s farmland in Devon after being left alone for a short period … Read more
A deadly industrial disaster has shaken Greece after an explosion and subsequent fire tore through a food production facility near the central city of Trikala, killing at least four people and leaving one worker missing and presumed dead. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at a biscuit factory operated by Violanta, a … Read more
The death of a 24-year-old man at City Mall in St. Petersburg has triggered widespread scrutiny of private security practices in Russia and raised urgent questions about the use of force in civilian settings. What began as an alleged shoplifting incident inside a busy supermarket escalated into a fatal confrontation that authorities now say constitutes … Read more
The legal and commercial fallout from the sinking of the superyacht Bayesian has intensified, with the vessel’s builder launching an extraordinary damages claim against the widow of its late owner. The Italian Sea Group, one of Europe’s most prominent luxury yacht manufacturers, has filed a lawsuit in Sicily seeking approximately €456 million, arguing that reputational … Read more
The eviction proceedings initiated by Enfield Council against Mitchells & Butlers Retail (M&B), the owner of the Toby Carvery chain, mark a rare and serious escalation in disputes between local authorities and commercial leaseholders over environmental stewardship. At the centre of the controversy is the partial felling of a 500-year-old oak tree at Whitewebbs Park … Read more
Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has become the unlikely focus of global attention after extraordinary scenes emerged from one of the most severe winter events in the region’s recorded history. In January 2026, relentless Pacific cyclones delivered snowfall on a scale not seen for 146 years, burying cities, paralysing infrastructure, and forcing residents to adapt … Read more
An eight-year-old Hindu student was compelled to leave his primary school in London after a series of incidents linked to his practice of wearing a Tilak-Chandlo, a sacred Hindu symbol traditionally applied to the forehead. The case, brought to public attention by Insight UK, has raised serious questions about how religious diversity is understood and … Read more
Southern Spain is grappling with grief after one of the deadliest rail disasters in the nation’s modern history, a collision that has left at least 41 people dead and many more injured. The accident, which occurred near the town of Adamuz in Córdoba province, has shaken public confidence in a high-speed rail network long regarded … Read more
A routine journey turned into a moment of extraordinary courage when 12-year-old Zac Howells took decisive action to prevent a potentially fatal accident after his mother lost consciousness behind the wheel. The incident, which occurred on 14 December 2024, has since drawn widespread attention after a recording of the emergency call revealed the calm and … Read more
An extraordinary and disturbing incident at Tenerife South Airport has drawn international attention after an elderly man was arrested while attempting to board a flight with the body of his deceased wife seated in a wheelchair. The episode unfolded during routine security procedures and quickly escalated into a major police investigation, prompting questions about airport … Read more