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Police ID mix-up: Wrong teen declared dead for 22 days

A catastrophic police error saw two families wrongly told which son had died in a Rotherham crash. The mistake was only uncovered weeks later when a teenager awoke from a coma. Read the full investigation.

Swiss Bar Fire Victims Identified, Youngest Aged 14

Police in Switzerland have identified 24 victims of the devastating Crans-Montana bar fire, with the youngest aged 14. Hundreds joined a silent procession in mourning. Read the latest updates.

Crans-Montana Fire: 24 Victims Identified

Swiss police identify 24 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire, including teenagers. Hundreds join a silent procession as the nation prepares for a day of mourning. Read the latest updates.

Youngest Victim of Swiss Ski Resort Fire Named

A 14-year-old girl is confirmed as the youngest victim of the New Year's fire at Crans-Montana. Police have now identified 24 of the 40 people killed. Read the latest updates.

Swiss Landslide: Rescue Teams Search for Victims

A major landslide in Switzerland has prompted a large-scale rescue and victim identification operation. Residents express deep fear as the search continues. Read the latest updates.

Bird Song App Merlin Takes UK by Storm

The Merlin Bird ID app, using AI to identify birdsong, has seen an 88% surge in UK users. Discover how it's connecting people to nature and boosting mental wellbeing.

Thailand floods: 145 dead, 3.6 million affected

Catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 145 people and impacted 3.6 million residents. Discover the full extent of the damage and ongoing relief efforts.

Thailand flood death toll rises above 80

Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23

The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.

Asian Hornet Invasion: UK on High Alert

Dangerous Asian hornets with potentially fatal stings have been confirmed in multiple UK locations, sparking urgent government warnings and eradication efforts.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

AI Trained by UK's Elite Face Recognition Experts

Groundbreaking UK research reveals how artificial intelligence is being trained using the extraordinary abilities of 'super-recognisers' - people with exceptional face identification skills that outperform current technology.

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