10 h. ago Billy Joel cancels all concerts after being diagnosed with brain condition

The Piano Man singer was due to play at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on June 6 2026 and Anfield stadium in Liverpool on June 20 2026.

Science

10 h. ago Public warned 'do not approach' man missing in Edinburgh with Liverpool accent

Cops are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Daniel Lewis who was last seen in the St Leonard's area of the capital around 4.25pm on Thursday, May 22.

Events

36 h. ago West Nile virus major warning to public after deadly illness hits UK for first time

Deadly West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the very first time, and cases will "almost certainly" continue to rise over the next few decades, it's been claimed

Events

47 h. ago Washington shooting: Terrorism police swarm city street as two people killed in horror attack

The man and the woman were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum near Penn Quarter, Washington DC, and police have warned members of the public to avoid the area

Events

47 h. ago Washington shooting: Terrorism police swarm city street as two Israeli Embassy staff killed in attack

The man and the woman were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum near Penn Quarter, Washington DC, and police have warned members of the public to avoid the area

Events

60 h. ago Trade union bosses hit by furious backlash from activists after telling transgender women they must use men's toilets at annual conference

Leaders of the Public and Commercial Services union have warned delegates at their annual conference in Brighton they risk breaking the law if they do not use the correct lavatories.

Events

60 h. ago Major outbreak fears as world's most infectious disease hits Shakira concert at Metlife stadium

Fans who attended this major concert may have been exposed to measles, public health officials in the US warned today.

Events

3 d. ago Colombia lost huge area to deforestation in 6 months, public watchdog report warns

Colombia's Procurator’s Office says the country has lost nearly 88,900 hectares of forest — an area larger than New York City — in six months due to illegal road construction, expanding coca cultivation, and unregulated mining

Events

4 d. ago Manhunt for escaped New Orleans inmates escalates as seven remain at large

Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick warned that the fugitives are dangerous but also urged the public ‘not to panic’

Politics

5 d. ago Man detained by armed police after multiple shots fired on UK high street

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued an update to the public after warning them to avoid Bangor's High Street due to an ongoing 'incident', which saw multiple shots fired

Events

5 d. ago Armed police detain man as multiple shots fired on high street with public warned 'avoid the area'

Multiple shots rang out on Bangor's High Street on Sunday evening, with armed police officers engaging in a standoff with a man standing inside a local taxi office

Events

7 d. ago Extreme wildfires Scotland: Firefighters warn against naked flames outdoors 'at all costs' this weekend

With an extreme risk of wildfires in place across Scotland this weekend, firefighters have warned the public to avoid naked flames outdoors ‘at all costs’.

Events

8 d. ago Latvia warns public that ‘unkempt tourists’ might actually be Russian spies

It comes as NATO members Sweden and Finland have issued booklets with advice on how to survive a war

Events

1 week ago Johnny Cash on the run over £3,000 burglary as public warned to avoid suspect

Hampshire Police have asked the public to report any sightings of the 35-year-old man, who has been named as the suspect in a theft case from April last year

Events

1 week ago Black haired man named Johnny Cash wanted by police over £3000 theft

Police have urged the public to avoid Johnny Cash, 35, and warned that any attempts to 'obstruct' their efforts to apprehend the alleged robber could be a criminal offence

Economics

1 week ago Clarkston fire: Public warned to avoid area following serious building fire

No casualties have been reported, with fire crews remaining on scene to ensure safety.

Events

1 week ago Trump health cuts create ‘real danger’ around disease outbreaks, workers warn

Key programs from child-support services to HIV treatment also gutted, leaving global populations vulnerableMass terminations and billions of dollars’ worth of cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have gutted key programs – from child support services to HIV treatment abroad – and created a “real danger” that disease outbreaks will be missed, according to former workers.Workers at the HHS, now led by Robert F Kennedy Jr, and in public health warned in interviews that chaotic, flawed and sweeping reductions would have broad, negative effects across the US and beyond. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Parasitic infection outbreak at UK farm as 74 people struck down with 16 in hospital

Public Health Wales (PHW) has issued a warning over the cryptosporidium outbreak which was triggered by a visit to Cowbridge Farm Shop at Marlborough Grange Farm, Cowbridge

Science

2 w. ago ‘Crumbling’ Government cyber defences outpaced by cyber criminals – report

The report from the Public Accounts Committee warned there are significant gaps in public sector IT systems, leaving them vulnerable.

Politics

2 w. ago TV doctor issues urgent warning over deadly infection that can strike in summer: 'It can be life

A BBC doctor is urging the public to look out for the warning signs of a deadly condition, that can strike all year round.

Events