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Britain's violent crime capital named as around one in 20 people affected
Blackpool has emerged as Britain's most violent area according to the latest police statistics, with the Lancashire seaside resort recording approximately 69 offences per 1,000 inhabitants during 2025.The figures reveal that roughly one in every 20 residents experienced violent crime over the 12-month period.This rate places the town significantly ahead of all other locations nationwide.Westminster and Bradford occupied second and third positions, respectively, each registering violent crime rat...
Saudi Arabia bans entry and use of gas cylinders, stoves at holy sites during Hajj
Saudi authorities have confirmed a ban on the entry and use of liquefied gas cylinders of all sizes at pilgrim hospitality centres and government facilities within the holy sites during the Hajj season.The restriction came into force on Monday, the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, corresponding to May 18, as part of wider preventive measures aimed at reducing fire risks during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Civil Defence a...
Abu Dhabi to host biggest edition of ISNR 2026 with 253 global exhibitors
The ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) is set to bring together 253 local and international companies at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from May 19 to 21, marking the largest edition in the event’s history. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the exhibition is organised by ADNEC Group, a subsidiary of Modon, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and in strate...
Man fighting for life after stabbing in Sydney's Northern Suburbs sparking major investigation
Man fighting for life after stabbing in Sydney's Northern Suburbs sparking major investigationA man, 25, was stabbed on MondayHe was hospitalised in a critical conditionBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 09:35, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 09:37, 18 May 2026 e-mail
London Underground strikes to bring chaos with Tube drivers to walk out over four days in dispute over four-day week
London Underground strikes to bring chaos with Tube drivers to walk out over four days in dispute over four-day weekBy JAKE HOLDEN, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:31, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 09:31, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
LIRR unions, MTA's late-night bargaining session ends with no deal to stop strike
Local News Long Island Rail Road unions, MTA's late-night bargaining session ends with no deal to stop strike By Lisa Rozner, Lisa Rozner Lisa Rozner joined CBS News New York in 2017. She covers a wide range of stories. Read Full Bio Lisa Rozner, Mark Prussin Mark Prussin Digital Producer, CBS New York Mark Prussin is a digital producer at CBS New York. He covers breaking news, sports, politics and trending stories in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mark joined the CBS New York team in 201...
'Balanced probe?' Twisha's father questions police probe; cash reward announced for husband
Family members of a 33-year-old woman found dead in Bhopal protested, demanding a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS Delhi. Police formed an SIT to investigate dowry harassment allegations against her husband and mother-in-law, a retired judge who received anticipatory bail. The family alleges murder and criticizes the handling of the case.
'Unhe Fortuner chahiye thi': Kin claim Noida woman beaten, thrown off terrace over dowry
A 24-year-old woman in Greater Noida allegedly died after being thrown from her house terrace, with her family accusing her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment. The family claims she was beaten and injured with a sharp object before being pushed to stage an accident. Police are investigating the incident.
Flyers from angry Meta staff appear in meeting rooms and toilet: Here's what they say
Meta employees are protesting the company's new mouse-tracking software, the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), with flyers in US offices and a petition citing the National Labor Relations Act. The tool records keystrokes, clicks and screenshots to train Meta's AI agents—just days before the May 20 layoffs cutting 8,000 jobs. UK staff have also launched a unionisation drive with United Tech and Allied Workers.
Mali drone strikes kill at least 10 civilians at wedding
Mali's military carries out strikes after attacks last month by al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg separatists.
M5 traffic: 'Police-led incident' shuts major motorway with 'negotiators' at the scene
Drivers in the South West of England are facing long delays this morning following an accident on a major motorway.National Highways has confirmed that the M5 in Devon is closed in both directions between J31 (Shillingford Abbot) and J30 (Exeter).This is due to a police-led incident, with Devon and Cornwall Police taking control of the situation.Motorists are facing up to 30 minutes of delays and around two miles of congestion in both directions. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Drivers in...
Pilot still holding controls: Man who entered Air India crash morgue recounts chilling scenes
Chilling details emerge from the Air India AI-171 crash mortuary, with a witness describing horrific scenes. The captain's body was found seated, still clutching the controls, suggesting a desperate attempt to save the aircraft. Investigations into pilot error versus technical failure continue, with conflicting timelines and CCTV footage raising new questions.
Austin shooting spree: 3 held after at least 12 incidents, police say
Local News Austin shooting investigation: 3 in custody after at least 12 shooting incidents across the city, police say By S.E. Jenkins S.E. Jenkins Digital Content Producer, CBS Texas S.E. Jenkins is a digital content producer for CBS Texas and the South region. Read Full Bio S.E. Jenkins Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 3:17 AM EDT / CBS Texas Add CBS News on Google At least 12 shootings in Austin beginning Saturday left four people wounded including one person seriously hurt, officials said. Two te...
Police running out of room to store illegal cigarettes they’ve seized amid Australia’s booming illicit trade
Inquiry into black market hears cost of destroying vapes has also soared, with some requiring manual dismantlingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice are struggling to store a growing wave of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized from criminals, with secure facilities at capacity and the high cost of destroying illicit products becoming prohibitive.The Australian federal police (AFP) has been spending as much as $13...
Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking manJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira SantosAFP via Getty ImagesLocal media say the tiger belongs to controversial local trainer Carmen Zander, also known as Germany's "Tiger Queen"An escaped tiger believed to be owned by Germany's "Tiger Queen" has been shot dead by police after attacking one of its keepers, according to local media reports.Police say a 73-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked on Sunday...
'I'm trapped': Ex-judge's daughter-in-law's last text before alleged suicide over dowry harassment
A 33-year-old woman, Twisha Sharma, was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, with surfaced chats indicating mounting emotional distress. Her family alleges dowry harassment and is demanding a fresh post-mortem examination in Delhi, while police have formed an SIT to investigate her husband and his mother.
Police can’t just arrest people & forget them in jail: Delhi HC grants bail in NDPS case
The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to an accused booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 while sharply criticizing the Delhi Police for its casual handling of criminal prosecutions and personal liberty.
Tribal chief among 3 killed, 4 injured in IED blast in KP's Wana
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: At least three people, including prominent tribal elder and chief of the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe Malik Tariq Wazir, were killed while four others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that struck the busy Rustam Bazaar area of Wana on Monday morning, officials said. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Tahir Shah Wazir, the explosion occurred near Gulshan Plaza when a vehicle with Tariq on board was passing through the market. The po...
Philippines: Rotational brownouts hit Luzon, 'Yellow' alert up in Visayas as heatwave, plant outages, line failures push grid to the brink
Manila: Rotational brownouts swept parts of Luzon as the Philippines’ power grid ran with razor-thin reserves while several large generating units and key transmission lines went “offline”, officials said.This forced utilities to cut electricity to selected areas to prevent a wider “blackout”.The electricity system operates as a three-part balancing act: power plants generate supply, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines moves that power across high‑voltage transmission lines, and dis...
Cause of horrific plane crash in British countryside revealed
The cause of a horrific plane crash in the British countryside has been revealed.The crash - which occurred as the aircraft took from Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire - left the pilot and passenger seriously injured, with a helicopter pilot landing in the field to assist the pair.The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said the July 3 incident, may have been caused by contaminated fuel.The small plane, a Ikarus C42 FB100 Bravo, was destroyed after it suffered a total loss of power. TRENDI...