7 h. ago Massive emergency operation launched after reindeer escapes from Christmas event

A huge operation was launched when a reindeer escaped from a Christmas event - a local said quick actions meant 'Christmas was saved'

Politics

8 h. ago Rescuers call in Royal Marines after reindeer escapes Christmas event

A multi-agency operation was launched after the reindeer went on the run

Events

51 h. ago Trump vows to launch land operations against Venezuelan drug traffickers ‘very soon’

Trump’s announcement that increased action will be taken comes as the United States’ military presence continues to build in the Caribbean

Politics

61 h. ago Tourist falls from TUI cruise ship near Tenerife as tannoy blares 'man overboard'

Spanish coastguards have launched a major search operation after a tourist reportedly plunged from the TUI-operated Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship north of the Canary Islands

Politics

61 h. ago Brit tourist falls from TUI cruise ship near Tenerife as tannoy blares 'man overboard'

Spanish coastguards have launched a major search operation after a 76-year-old Brit plunged from the TUI-operated Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship north of the Canary Islands

Politics

3 d. ago New service will reunite lost toys and bears with their owners

This could a lifesaver at Christmas

Politics

3 d. ago Heathrow Express launches operation to help families who've lost toys on trains

Children have been left heartbroken after losing their favourite toys while travelling, often causing their families to fork out money to buy new ones, but a new initiative could soon help

Society

6 d. ago US reportedly to launch new phase of operations against Venezuela – US politics live

Trump administration labels Maduro as member of foreign terrorist organization and could impose fresh sanctions on countryTrump has been escalating pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and has now labelled him and government allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization.That designation is another step towards criminalizing Maduro – analysts say it could pressure Maduro into stepping down with the threat of military force.The US and Ukraine say they have made progress in talks on ending the war with Russia, with Marco Rubio announcing amendments to a “refined” draft agreement.However Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine’s leadership, saying Kyiv has shown “zero gratitude”.His administration has also designated Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, as a member of a foreign terrorist organisation, which could allow for the hit of new sanctions. Reports also emerged on the weekend that the US military could be set to move into a new phase of operations in the Car...

Politics

1 week ago Three people charged over mishandling of cremated remains at Scots funeral firm

Police Scotland launched Operation Koine to investigate A Milne Funeral Directors and, with support from North Wales colleagues, have now charged three people over funeral plan fraud.

Politics

1 week ago Several dead as heavy rain triggers landslides and floods with search operation launched

Heavy rain swept central Vietnam on Monday, triggering landslides and floods, killing at least seven, injuring dozens and stranding thousands as a major search operation is underway

Events

1 week ago British soldiers warned 'spy cars' could be listening to them after Chinese tracking device found

Troops have been ordered not to discuss sensitive military information inside official vehicles, amid fears Beijing has launched a global operation targeting vehicles with Chinese tech

Events

2 w. ago Heathrow travel warning as major routes to and from airport to close this weekend

The airport has advised that major rail connections to and from the airport will be closed this weekend for essential maintenance work

Events

2 w. ago How to get to London Heathrow Airport this weekend with major closures on the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express

How to get to London Heathrow Airport this weekend with major closures on the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express  Time Out

Society

2 w. ago Immigration agents will launch an operation in Charlotte this weekend, sheriff says

A North Carolina sheriff says U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week to start an enforcement operation

Politics

2 w. ago Streeting denies plot to oust Starmer and condemns briefings from No 10

Health secretary says attacks on him from Downing Street ‘self-defeating’ after reports PM’s job could be under threatUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has denied leading a plot to overthrow the prime minister and called for those briefing against him to be sacked, widening an extraordinary rift at the top of government. The health secretary condemned the “self-defeating” attacks on him coming from Downing Street and said they were indicative of a toxic culture inside No 10. He rebuked the senior aides who were behind the anonymous briefings and said they proved that “there are people around the prime minister who do not follow his model and style of leadership”. Streeting was responding to the Guardian’s report that Downing Street has launched an operation to protect Keir Starmer against a leadership challenge his allies believe could come from Streeting after the budget or May local elections. The prime minister’s closest allies insisted he would fight any “reckless” ...

Politics

2 w. ago Rescue operation launched after bloke seen floating in sea on inflatable mattress

The chap was out on the sea simply for 'pleasure' according to the rescue team after he was clocked by an oil tanker some 22 miles off Estepona in the Costa del Sol

Events

2 w. ago Starmer allies issue warning to PM’s rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge

Exclusive: No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local electionsThin majorities and chaotic strategy push Labour MPs toward regime changeDowning Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Keir Starmer amid fears among the prime minister’s closest allies that he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge in the wake of the budget.Starmer’s most senior political aides warned that any attempt to oust the prime minister over tanking poll ratings would be a “reckless” and “dangerous” move that could destabilise the markets, international relationships and the Labour party. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Heathrow Airport set for disruption this weekend as two major train routes shut down

Travellers using the airport on the weekend of Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November have been warned to expect disruptions

Society

3 w. ago Brit, 68, shot dead during robbery in Ghana as police launch urgent manhunt

A 68-year-old British man was shot dead during a robbery in Tema, Ghana, local police said, adding that they have 'launched a full-scale operation to track down the perpetrators'

Events

3 w. ago Crackdown on vape shops, barbers and corner shops sees £300m of goods seized

The National Crime Agency (NCA) launched Operation Machinize targeting Turkish-style barbers, vape shops and minimarts, all of which trade mainly in cash

Economics