80 m. ago Boy, two, 'in a coma' after passenger throws him to the floor in airport lounge while child's pregnant mother collected his pushchair

The boy is now fighting for his life in a coma with serious skull fractures and spinal injuries. The child had arrived in Russia after he and his mother fled the bombing in Iran , say reports.

Society

2 h. ago ‘This is a fight for life’: climate expert on tipping points, doomerism and using wealth as a shield

Economic assumptions about risks of the climate crisis are no longer relevant, says the communications expert Genevieve GuentherClimate breakdown can be observed across many continuous, incremental changes such as soaring carbon dioxide levels, rising seas and heating oceans. The numbers creep up year after year, fuelled by human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.But scientists have also identified at least 16 “tipping points” – thresholds where a tiny shift could cause fundamental parts of the Earth system to change dramatically, irreversibly and with potentially devastating effects. These shifts can interact with each other and create feedback loops that heat the planet further or disrupt weather patterns, with unknown but potentially catastrophic consequences for life on Earth. It is possible some tipping points may already have been passed. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago 5 Emmerdale spoilers reveal arrival of new villain and April Windsor needs to watch out

Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk is left fighting for his life next week after he is brutally attacked by a dog, as a new villain named Ray makes his debut and wreaks havoc on the village

Politics

5 h. ago LIVE: Major Manchester road CLOSED amid 'building fire' with cordon in place

Emergency services are in attendance on the A6 Stockport Road in Longsight

Events

8 h. ago Soaps spoilers next week: Emmerdale favourite attacked and EastEnders family feud erupts

Emmerdale's Celia has competition and new arrival in the village - but Paddy Kirk is left fighting for his life after a visit to her farm, while Abi Webster is struggling in Coronation Street

Events

14 h. ago Coronation Street spoilers see alarming Gary update and Maria will be devastated

Coronation Street spoilers have revealed that Gary Windass will be left fighting for his life in upcoming scenes

Events

16 h. ago Schoolboy is fighting for his life after being hit by bus: Driver arrested

The teenage student has been left with life-threatening issues following the crash on his way in to Queen Katherine Academy, Peterborough on Monday morning.

Events

24 h. ago Horrifying moment 'lion whisperer' is mauled by big cat and 'dragged by his neck like a toy'

The beast brutally attacked Oleg Zubkov, 57, inflicting serious head, neck and lung wounds, and he is now in a 'critical' condition in hospital.

Politics

24 h. ago 'Lion whisperer' fighting for life after he's attacked by big cat he fought to save

The lion viciously attacked Oleg Zubkov during feeding time at Taigan Safari Park, leaving him with serious injuries just a year after it killed one of his colleagues

Events

43 h. ago Man, 22, fighting for life after stabbing outside prayer centre

Man, 22, fighting for life after stabbing outside prayer centre  Metro.co.uk

Politics

51 h. ago Man, 37, fighting for his life after horror shooting in east London

Man, 37, in critical condition after Hackney shooting as police launch investigation

Events

2 d. ago Brit left fighting for life in hospital with rare disease on £1,500 all

Donna Jobling from west Hull had hoped for a luxurious getaway to the island of Crete, but soon contracted a serious disease that has left her battling to stay alive

Economics

3 d. ago British tourist, 57, fights for her life in Crete hospital after catching Legionnaires' Disease on dream holiday

Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, is currently in intensive care at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion after falling ill just days into the trip.

Society

3 d. ago ‘The final countdown’: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez fights for his political life

Series of allegations facing those around the PM have hit the reputation of the socialist-led minority governmentPedro Sánchez could be forgiven for remembering the autumn of 2018 with a deep and nostalgic sigh. Back then, having been in office for just six months, Spain’s socialist prime minister could afford to mock his opponents’ frequently hyperbolic attempts to depict him and his administration as an existential threat to the country.“I know you think I’m a dangerous, extreme leftwinger who’s trying to break Spain apart,” he told the senate at the end of October that year. “I know that everything I do, and everything my government does, is illegal, immoral and even fattening.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago British tourist fighting for life in Greek hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease

Donna Jobling was on holiday in Crete with her husband and friends when she fell ill.

Society

3 d. ago Toddler left fighting for life after holiday swim left her infected with deadly bacteria

A toddler has been left fighting for her life after contracting a deadly condition while swimming in a lake with her family during a day out as doctors fight tirelessly to keep her alive

Events

4 d. ago Victims of illegal puppy trader open up on heartbreak of desperate attempt to save dogs

New owners fell in love with defenceless pups and were immediately faced with a desperate fight for life - and huge vet bills.

Events

5 d. ago Bloodbath in Bali: Australian is shot dead in front of his terrified wife and his friend is left fighting for life in 'gangland hit' at their villa

The attack is believed to be linked to Melbourne 's feuding Middle Eastern crime syndicates, with one of the victims the former partner of a notorious drug trafficker.

Events

5 d. ago An Oklahoma toddler fights for her life after contracting multiple strains of E. coli after swimming at Keystone Lake

A summer boating trip turned into a ‘nightmare’ after toddler contracted three strains of E.coli

Politics

6 d. ago Brit soldier's fight for life after Thailand holiday fall as medical bills rise to £75k

Liam Gibson, 21, fell at the Na Muang Waterfall 2 in the Ko Samui District area of Thailand on April 12. He spent two hours waiting for a rescue operation and then five hours having life-saving surgery that left him bleeding out

Economics