Kay Burley, a veteran Sky News presenter, has announced her retirement after 36 years with the network. Known for her tenacious interviewing style, she covered major events and became one of Sky News' most recognisable faces.
A devastating mass shooting at an adult education centre in Örebro, Sweden, has resulted in 10 fatalities, marking the deadliest such incident in the country's history. The attack targeted a diverse group of students, including immigrants, and has left the nation in shock.
Significant changes to car tax rules in the UK will affect older drivers and vehicle owners from April 2025, including the end of age-based exemptions and new charges for electric and high-emission vehicles.
Swedish authorities are investigating the country's worst mass shooting at an adult education centre in Örebro, leaving 10 dead and six injured. The motive remains unclear as the nation mourns.
The Office of the Civil Service Commission announces the opening of applications for the 2025 General Knowledge and Aptitude Test, detailing key dates, application process, and examination centres.
Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. Born prematurely but healthy, Athena is the couple's second daughter and the fourth grandchild of the Duke and Duchess of York.
A devastating stampede during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya resulted in 30 deaths and 90 injuries. The incident, caused by overwhelming crowd pressure, led to the collapse of barricades. Relief operations were promptly initiated, with the injured receiving medical care. The administration has set up a helpline for missing persons and announced compensation for the deceased's families.
Welsh opera singer Wynne Evans has been removed from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour following an inappropriate sexual comment made during the tour’s launch event. Evans issued a public apology and stepped away from the tour and his BBC Radio Wales show.
The UK Health Security Agency reports an increase in Human metapneumovirus cases, a respiratory virus with cold-like symptoms, currently circulating in the UK. Vulnerable groups are advised to take preventive measures.
The UK faces a surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, a respiratory illness causing flu-like symptoms, with older adults particularly affected. Health officials reassure the public, citing typical seasonal trends.