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'I survived 60 hours underwater in capsized boat surrounded by bodies of dead crew'

The man who was trapped in a sunken ship for almost three days somehow managed to survive the ordeal (Image: Youtube/DCNDiving)A cook working on a modest tugboat anticipated nothing more than days of...

Teen charged with murder after De Montfort University student stabbed

A teenager has been charged following the death of a De Montfort University student in Leicester. Harper Dennis, 18, of North Road, West Drayton, London, has been charged with murder and possession...

Tragedy as Brit dad dies after plunging from hotel balcony in Spanish holiday hotspot

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Spain's National Police have launched an investigation.

Cranston inquiry: Deaths 'avoidable' from deadliest channel crossing on record

An inquiry into the deaths of over 30 people during a small boat crossing in the English Channel in 2021 - the deadliest on record - has called the tragedy "avoidable". The Cranston Inquiry, led by...

The MP said to be the first person to die in a railway accident in Britain

William Huskisson was tragically killed in a railyway accident (Image: duncan1890 via Getty Images)A former station in St Helens holds the grim distinction of being the site where the first person...

Fatal migrant deaths raise more questions for Greek coastguard

Fatal migrant deaths raise more questions for Greek coastguard8 minutes agoNick BeakeEurope CorrespondentReutersThe death of 15 Afghan and Moroccan migrants after a speedboat carrying them collided...

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 411 day agoGeorge WrightAFP via Getty ImagesA teenager who was injured when a deadly bar fire broke out in a Swiss ski resort on New...

Groundhog Day 2026: 5 things to know as Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction today

Groundhog Day 2026: 5 things to know | World | News | Express.co.uk Need to know Punxsutawney Phil gives his verdict every year on whether it is time for spring to come...

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 417 hours agoGeorge WrightAFP via Getty ImagesA teenager who was injured when a deadly bar fire broke out in a Swiss ski resort on...

Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash

Shock and confusion as Spain struggles for answers after deadly train crash23 hours agoGuy Hedgecoein Adamuz, southern SpainReutersSunday's high-speed train crash in southern Spain, the worst in over...

Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says

Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says2 days agoJessica RawnsleySuppliedA staff member who was working at the Swiss bar where a deadly fire broke out on New...

Avalanches kill five off-piste skiers in Austrian Alps

Avalanches kill five off-piste skiers in Austrian Alps2 hours agoGeorge WrightPongau mountain rescue serviceFive off-piste skiers have died in two avalanches in the Austria's Alps following heavy...

Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire

Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire1 day agoPaulin KolaEPAThe Swiss canton of Valais has banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues following the devastating fire at a bar...

Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says

Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says27 minutes agoJessica RawnsleySuppliedA staff member who was working at the Swiss bar where a deadly fire broke out on...

Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire

Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire28 minutes agoPaulin KolaEPAThe Swiss canton of Valais has banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues following the devastating fire at a...