20 h. ago Earth's largest ocean current is grinding to a halt: Crucial system is now flowing three times slower than it was 130,000 years ago

Five times stronger than the Gulf Stream, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is by far the world's largest ocean current. But this key system is grinding to a halt, a new study warns.

Politics

24 h. ago Major European city to be paralysed by airport strikes next week

The city's airports are set to grind to a halt on October 14, as strikes by security and ground staff are set to prevent all departing flights from taking off from the European aviation hubs.

Events

69 h. ago UK and Europe could be plunged into new 'ice age' as 'tipping point' approaches

Scientists are warning of extreme and dramatic climate changes if a weakened ocean current collapses - potentially sending us hurtling into a new "little Ice Age"

Politics

7 d. ago Fears £2bn mega town with 25,000 homes will bring roads to a standstill and inundate schools and GP surgeries with massive influx of residents

Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.

Economics

7 d. ago Fears £30bn mega town with 25,000 homes will bring roads to a standstill and inundate schools and GP surgeries with massive influx of residents

Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.

Economics

7 d. ago 'It'll be a nightmare': Fears mega town with 25,000 homes will bring roads to a standstill and inundate schools and GP surgeries with massive influx of residents

Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.

Science

7 d. ago US government remains shut as senators fail to agree funding plan

Republicans and Democrats trade blame as services grind to a halt

Politics

8 d. ago Simple test could reveal dementia risk decades before symptoms appear

A new study of 130,000 people found that protein in the urine may act as an early warning sign for memory problems

Events

8 d. ago Just 29,000 criminals cost public purse £5billion a year through prolific shoplifting, theft and violence

A study presented at the Labour Party conference found that tens of thousands of repeat offenders were responsible for 130,000 crimes a year, ranging from burglary to assault

Economics

1 week ago The simple test that could reveal dementia risk decades before symptoms appear

A new study of 130,000 people found that protein in the urine may act as an early warning sign for memory problems

Events

1 week ago M20 grinds to a halt with ALL traffic stopped and queues stretching back for miles after crash

THE M20 has grounded to a sudden halt with all traffic stopped and queues stretching back for miles following a crash. Traffic is currently being held on the M20 westbound between Junction 4 (Leybourne) and Junction 3 (M26). National Highways has reported that there is approximately two miles of congestion. Drivers can expect delays of...

Events

2 w. ago A Navajo man cries out for water on a pinnacle in Utah: Elliot Ross’s best photograph

‘This is me shouting into the wind for change,’ said Tim, who lives in Navajo Nation, where a third of residents have no running water. ‘But it falls on closed ears’Tim is one of the people I have been following for the last couple of years on a project investigating a water supply divided along racial lines in the US south-west. He is Diné, which is what the Navajo call themselves; it means “the people” in the Navajo language. He had often told me about this pinnacle, a short walk from his family’s house, where he likes to sit, taking in the light playing across the red exposed bones of the earth.In Navajo Nation – the largest Indigenous Native American reservation in the US – a third of residents live without running water. Meanwhile, up until recently, Washington County in Utah – an Anglo community just 80 miles away – consumed the most water per person per day in the US, at 300 gallons, and paid the least for it. In Navajo Nation water use is about five to 10 gallons per person ...

Culture

2 w. ago M62 closes after 'serious crash' as grinds traffic to a halt in Monday morning mayhem

The eastbound carriageway of the M62 remains completely closed between junctions 32 and 32A, with huge delays building as the rush hour traffic continues in Monday morning mayhem

Events

2 w. ago Another 85 migrants make it into Britain as 1,100 arrive in 2 days and return flights grind to a halt

Some 1,072 migrants in 13 boats made the dangerous journey across the English Channel on Friday. Another 85 arrived on Saturday, after braving high winds and choppy seas.

Events

2 w. ago Entire UK city grinds to a halt as thousands of bus drivers hold three

The Bee Network was launched by Labour's Andy Burnham in 2023, but now a pay dispute will see two-thirds of the network go on strike for three days, as thousands walk out

Transport

3 w. ago Check your coins for UK's 'most expensive penny' worth £130,000

The 1933 penny is one of the most sought after coins in the UK, with only a handful minted by the Royal Mint.

Economics

3 w. ago UK house prices seen rising slower than expected, helping first

UK house prices seen rising slower than expected, helping first-time buyers  Reuters

Politics

3 w. ago Older drivers in UK told 'do not wait' for their own protection

Experts have warned that road users should not wait for an accident to tell them they should quit driving, with slower reaction times among the first warning signs

Politics

4 w. ago Multiple earthquakes strike off Oregon coast with the strongest reaching nearly 6 magnitude

Multiple earthquakes struck off the coast of Oregon, with the largest reaching nearly a 6.0 magnitude. There have been at least five additional tremors since the seismic activity began.

Events

4 w. ago British horse racing will grind to a halt in protest against the racing tax. What you need to know

What you need to know about Wednesday’s strike

Economics