The luxury London hotel and restaurant Chiltern Firehouse, known for its celebrity clientele, was evacuated following a severe fire. The blaze caused significant damage to the historic building, with no injuries reported. The venue will remain closed indefinitely for repairs.
Android users in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro received a false earthquake alert from Google, causing widespread concern. The tech giant has since apologised and disabled the system in Brazil while investigating the error.
A significant fire at the Chiltern Firehouse in London's Marylebone district led to the evacuation of 100 guests and staff, with extensive damage reported. The blaze, requiring a large-scale firefighting effort, has caused the indefinite closure of the celebrity-favoured venue.
A false earthquake alert sent to Android devices caused panic in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Authorities confirmed no seismic activity, attributing the alert to a technical failure in the Android Earthquake Alert System.
Fans express outrage over the high ticket prices for Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show at Villa Park, Birmingham, featuring the original Black Sabbath lineup and other legendary metal acts. Despite the backlash, all profits will go to charity.
A severe gas explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store in Taichung City resulted in 4 deaths and 31 injuries. The incident, linked to unauthorized construction work, has led to significant fines and operational suspension for the store.
A series of minor earthquakes, ranging from 2.7 to 3.7 in magnitude, shook the East Bay near Hayward on Thursday. Centred near the Hayward Fault, the tremors were felt by over 2,200 people, including residents in San Francisco and the Santa Cruz Mountains, but no damage or injuries were reported.
A severe gas explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store in Taichung on 13th February 2025 resulted in 4 deaths and 30 injuries. The explosion, linked to renovation work, has prompted investigations into public endangerment and negligent homicide, highlighting concerns over construction safety and gas pipeline management.
A 36-hour police standoff in Sheffield ended with the arrest of a 47-year-old man suspected of multiple offences, including possession of a firearm and communicating a bomb hoax. The incident led to the evacuation of residents and significant disruption to local transport services.
A private jet owned by Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil was involved in a fatal crash at Scottsdale Airport, resulting in one death and three injuries. The incident, caused by landing gear failure, is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.