Record 'Super Flu' Hospital Cases as H3N2 Strain Spreads
NHS faces a 'tidal wave' of flu as mutated H3N2 strain drives record hospitalisations. See the latest data and map for your area. Get your flu jab now.
NHS faces a 'tidal wave' of flu as mutated H3N2 strain drives record hospitalisations. See the latest data and map for your area. Get your flu jab now.
New weather maps forecast snow for parts of the UK on Christmas Day, with temperatures set to plunge. Discover the latest Met Office and independent forecaster predictions.
Up to half of England's medical workforce begins a five-day strike over pay. Search our interactive map to see if your hospital is affected and what to do if you need care.
A new interactive map reveals the areas hardest hit by crime in England and Wales, with Blackpool suffering the highest severity outside London. Explore the data and see how your region scores.
A high-stakes legal fight over California's new congressional map, designed to help Democrats flip seats, starts in court. The outcome could shape control of the US House and Trump's agenda. Read the full analysis.
The UK faces a weekend of heavy rain and flooding risk, with 36 warnings active. The Met Office warns of a potential deep low-pressure system bringing more disruption next week. Stay updated.
Dozens of flood warnings are in place across the UK as violent thunderstorms threaten Wales and Southwest England. Check the full list of alerts and stay safe.
Newly released 911 calls expose frantic pleas during the Texas Hill Country floods in July 2025, which killed 136 people. Hear the desperate voices from rooftops and trees.
The US Supreme Court has permitted Texas to use a new congressional map for the 2025 midterms, a move set to bolster Republican seats. Read the full analysis of this pivotal ruling.
The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use a controversial GOP-drawn congressional map in 2026, potentially adding five Republican seats. Read the full analysis of this pivotal decision.
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake centred in Lancashire shook towns and cities across the UK. See the full impact map and where residents reported feeling the tremor.
Texas summer camp reveals new safety measures after July 4 flood killed 27. Plans include flood monitors and generators as camp prepares for partial reopening.
Over a dozen flood warnings are in force across the UK after torrential rain. The Met Office warns of more unsettled weather ahead. See the full list of affected areas and safety advice.
Flood alerts remain in place across much of Scotland following heavy rain. Stay informed on the latest warnings and affected areas.
Amber weather warnings signal danger to life in Wales as heavy rain and flooding hit the UK. Dozens of alerts are in place. Stay informed.
An 18-year-old student's redistricting map, created using free software, has been adopted by an Alabama court to remedy Voting Rights Act violations. Discover how citizen mapmaking is transforming democracy.
North Carolina's Republican-led legislature passes new congressional map, creating 11 Republican-leaning districts. The move could significantly impact the 2025 election balance.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a ruling against Texas's 2026 congressional map, deemed racially discriminatory. The decision could impact the upcoming midterm elections.
A live weather radar map reveals where snow is falling across the UK today. Met Office amber warnings prompt travel chaos fears as temperatures plummet to -12C. Check your journey now.
Despite world-leading flood data, UK public awareness remains dangerously low. Experts call for radical reform to build community resilience and trusted relationships with authorities.
A community fundraiser for Monmouth flood victims exceeds £100,000 as devastated locals, including a couple who cashed in their pension, find their insurance doesn't cover flooding.
Scientists have created the most detailed virtual map of a mouse brain, featuring 10 million neurons and 26 billion synapses. Discover how this breakthrough could revolutionise neuroscience.
As UK flood risks escalate with 8 million properties threatened by 2050, experts warn of uninhabitable towns and economic collapse. Discover why Britain sleeps through this growing crisis.
The US Justice Department escalates a legal battle by joining a lawsuit to block California's new congressional map, a move with major implications for the 2026 House elections. Read the full analysis.
A historic 1932 draft of Harry Beck's revolutionary London Underground map, featuring handwritten notes, is set to be auctioned by Christie's for an estimated £100,000. Discover the story behind this iconic design.
Discover how modern technology reveals the astonishing scale and sophistication of ancient Rome's transportation system that connected an empire spanning three continents.
Exclusive analysis reveals Russian forces are escalating offensive operations around Pokrovsk, Donetsk, as Ukraine battles to hold defensive lines amid intensified shelling and troop movements.
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across Britain as heavy rainfall threatens widespread flooding, travel chaos, and property damage. Stay informed with the latest alerts.
At least eight people perish in New York City basement apartments during catastrophic flash flooding, highlighting deadly housing crisis in major metropolitan areas.
Severe weather batters Greater Manchester and Merseyside as Met Office issues urgent flood alerts. Hundreds of homes at risk with more heavy rain forecast.