A fire broke out at Queens Road Peckham station on Wednesday, prompting an emergency response and widespread disruption to rail services in South London.

London Fire Brigade crews were called to reports of smoke at the station, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control. The station was evacuated as a precaution, and emergency services established a cordon around the area.

Train services through the station were suspended in both directions, affecting London Overground and Southern routes. Commuters were warned of significant delays and cancellations, with passengers advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while the incident was dealt

A major incident has been declared across parts of Kent and Sussex after a significant water network failure left around 30,000 homes without running water, causing widespread disruption to households and services.

The outage is linked to a burst water main and a resulting loss of pressure across the local water system. Engineers are carrying out urgent maintenance and repair works as crews work to stabilise the network and restore supply.

Emergency response measures have been activated, including bottled water distribution points and the deployment of water tankers in affected areas. Local councils are coordinating with emergency services under major incident protocols ...

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd during an anti-Iranian government protest in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, prompting an immediate police response. Authorities said one person was struck and injured, with no fatalities reported.

The Los Angeles Police Department said officers quickly detained the driver at the scene. Investigators are questioning the individual and reviewing video footage and witness statements to determine how and why the vehicle entered the protest area.

The demonstration was part of a wider series of rallies held abroad opposing Iran’s leadership. Witnesses described moments of panic as the truck moved through the crowd before being ...

Two people were injured after federal agents opened fire during an operation in Portland, Oregon, authorities said. The incident occurred amid heightened tension following a separate fatal shooting involving a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis a day earlier.

Officials said the Portland shooting happened during a law enforcement action involving agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal partners. Both individuals who were shot were taken to hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. No federal officers were reported injured.

The circumstances surrounding the use of force remain under investigation, with federal authorities reviewing body camera footage ...

The Met Office has issued a series of red and amber weather warnings as Storm Goretti moves across the UK, bringing a combination of strong winds, heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions.

A red warning for wind was announced for parts of the country, signalling a risk to life from flying debris, falling trees and structural damage. Forecasters said gusts could reach severe levels, particularly in exposed coastal and upland areas, with transport disruption expected.

Amber warnings for snow and wind were also put in place across wider regions, with heavy snowfall forecast to affect roads, rail services and power supplies. Drivers were ...