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My small business started in my parents' living room — now celebrities wear my clothes

In 2021, Victoria (Vicki) Butler was hard at work at university, focused on her degree in English Literature. But in her spare time, the self-confessed hobby addict was hunched over in her parents'...

Air India report sparks angry reaction from pilots' union who rage at 'secrecy'

A preliminary report on the devastating Air India crash last month has found that both fuel control switches were in the cut-off position – a step that turns of the engines – just moments before...

Teen buried alive and killed as sand tunnel collapses in beach horror tragedy

The tragic incident claimed the life of the youngster named Riccardo, who was on holiday at the beach on Montalto di Castro on Italy with his family.He had dug the one and a half metre deep hole as...

Diogo Jota was not speeding in car crash that killed him claims lorry driver

A lorry driver who says he saw Diogo Jota's Lamborghini on fire claims the Liverpool forward was not speeding when he crashed. Spanish police revealed evidence suggests Mr Jota was "driving in excess...

MAPPED: Flash floods and tornado warning issued for Washington DC 'TAKE COVER NOW!'

Forecasters have sounded the alarm for severe storms poised to unleash damaging winds and flash flooding across the Bay, with conditions expected to deteriorate after 7pm and creep towards...

Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100

Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 1002 hours agoAngélica CasasBBC NewsReporting fromKerrville, TexasThe death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to...

Radio host behind 'royal prank call' that ended in tragedy sues radio network

Both hosts, who were boasting about their prank on social media before the nurse's death, were suspended from broadcasting. But now Christian has sued 2Day FM’s broadcaster, Southern Cross...

Texas floods: Two missing girls found 'clinging to 30ft tree' as death toll rises

In a miraculous moment in the midst of widespread tragedy, two girls who were reported missing following the catastrophic floods in Texas have been found alive, clinging to a tree nearly 30ft...

Horrific propeller accident in Magaluf leaves British man seriously injured

A British holidaymaker has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after falling off a boat in Magaluf and getting caught in the propeller. The 22-year-old is said to have been drinking heavily...

Family and Liverpool players gather for funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva

Diogo Jota and André Silva's funeral held in Portugal28 minutes agoSofia Ferreira SantosBBC NewsReporting fromGondomar, PortugalReutersFootballers Diogo Jota and André Silva have been honoured by...

At least 13 killed, 20 children missing in Texas floods

At least 13 killed, 20 children missing in Texas floodsJust nowNadine YousifBBC NewsThirteen people have died in Kerr County in the US state of Texas, according to authorities, after severe weather...

Tragedy as two young boys found dead on railway tracks

Two boys have tragically been found dead on railway tracks.Emergency services, including police and paramedics, were summoned to the scene, near Stockport, at approximately 10.10pm on Thursday night...

Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections

Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections27 minutes agoGuy De LauneyBBC Balkans correspondentGetty ImagesAs Serbia's anti-corruption protests enter their ninth month, they...

Woman torched Land Rover of 'evil badger man' in mistaken bid for revenge over dead cat

A woman who torched her neighbour’s Land Rover in a bizarre attempt to kill badgers has been spared jail—despite causing nearly £20,000 of damage.Susan Lupton, 63, believed the animals had...

Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock

Jack SkeltonBBC Sport Senior JournalistDan RoanSports editor@danroan1 hour agoThe death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota in a car crash aged 28 has left the football world in shock.Jota...