UK: Homes flooded in Greater Manchester as storms hit New Year’s Day

More than 100 flood warnings have been issued across the UK and a major incident declared in Greater Manchester as wind and rain hits parts of the country on the…

Europe: Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends

On New Year’s Day, Russian gas stopped flowing through Ukraine. Kyiv is calling it a “historic” day as its refusal to extend a transit agreement with Russia’s Gazprom has halted…

France: 17 men appeal against Gisèle Pelicot rape convictions

Dominique Pelicot, the 72-year-old man who drugged and raped his wife Gisèle and recruited dozens of men to rape her over a decade, will not appeal against his 20-year jail…

Europe: Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops

Russian gas has stopped flowing to EU states via Ukraine after a five-year deal expired, marking the end of a decades-long arrangement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country…

UK: Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident ends

A critical incident declared by the Welsh ambulance service has been stood down.It comes after its boss urged people to “drink sensibly” at new year to help reduce demand, following a 340-call…

Ukraine: Kyiv ends transit of Russian gas to EU

Russian gas supplies to EU states via Ukraine have ended after a five-year deal between Ukraine’s gas transit operator Naftogaz and Russia’s Gazprom expired. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier…

Ukraine: Kyiv to end transit of Russian gas into Europe

Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine are to end on Wednesday, when a five-year deal between Ukraine’s gas transit operator Naftogaz and Russia’s Gazprom expires. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…

UK: Firefighters tackle warehouse blaze

More than 120 firefighters are using a water tower and drones as they tackle a blaze at a warehouse in east London. London Fire Brigade said it was called to…

UK: Jewel raid victims offer up to £1.5m in rewards

The victims of a recent £10m jewellery raid on a London mansion have offered rewards totalling £1.5m to help catch the thief and recover their stolen items. Some of the…

Scotland: Rails ‘unsafe’ and homes without power amid downpours

Rail services across Scotland have been disrupted due to line closures from heavy rain, dangerous water levels and a landslip. Trains between Inverness and Perth have been cancelled following the…