Twenty-two years before the Swiss ski resort fire, Gina escaped a near-identical disaster. Would you know what to do if it happened to you? Read full story Author:
Reform is not rescue charity for panicky Tory MPs, Farage says
He insists his party will not become “the Conservative Party 2.0” after Robert Jenrick’s defection. Read full story Author:
Fears Iran’s internet shutdown could lead to ‘extreme digital isolation’
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity. Read full story Author:
Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from burning car
Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames. Read full story Author:
BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate’s offensive social media posts
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media. Read full story Author:
Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island
Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France. Read full story Author:
I left my toxic mums’ group because I’d had enough of being judged
Women describe experiences dealing with ostracisation and toxic behaviour from other mothers. Read full story Author:
I want to show what Africa is – YouTube star IShowSpeed brings joy and tears on tour
“I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy,” he says on his maiden tour of the continent. Read full story Author:
Harry’s war with the press is back in court. But this time it’s different
This is the Duke of Sussex’s third major court battle accusing newspaper groups of unlawful behaviour. Read full story Author:
These men in their 40s are embracing millennial style – but facing Gen-Z mockery
Even the iPhone, long considered the preserve of the youth, has been recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s. Read full story Author:
Minister ‘confident’ issues over Hillsborough Law can be resolved
Campaigners say the proposed law does not go far enough to make security services co-operate with inquiries. Read full story Author:
From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips – Trump’s impact on Canada
The first year of Donald Trump’s second term has had a profound effect on Canada, from its politics and economy to the way Canadians shop and travel. Read full story …
Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on beach
The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing “food and packaging” came ashore. Read full story Author:
Syrian army seizes country’s largest oil field from Kurdish forces
The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces. Read full story Author:
It started as fan-fiction smut. Now everyone is talking about TV drama Heated Rivalry
Rachel Reid thought her books, about an illicit relationship between two star hockey players, were “unadaptable”. Read full story Author:
Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as deadly wildfires menace cities
At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions. Read full story Author:
Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
Justina John says independent restaurants are “small fish trying to swim with the sharks”. Read full story Author:
Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire
Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze. Read full story Author:
Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say
The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News. Read full story Author:
British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It’s absurd
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago. Read full story …