Summary: At least 72 individuals have lost their lives in landslides and flooding in the Himalayan region. Heavy rainfall and unstable terrain triggered the calamity, causing widespread destruction. Search and rescue operations are underway as communities grapple with the aftermath. Climate change and infrastructure preparedness come into focus as the region seeks to recover. ...

Summary: Ukrainian President Zelensky justifies war returning to Russian territory after drone attack on Moscow . The recent attack damaged an office block in Moscow , the fourth attempt on the capital region this month. One person injured in the attack; another drone crashed near Tuganruk , a Russian city on the sea of Asov. Ukraine previously avoided claiming responsibility for attacks in Russia, but President Zelensky 's recent remarks indicate a shift. Following a dr...

Summary: Parts of Prince Harry 's claim against The Sun and News of the World can go to trial . The claims involving phone hacking were dismissed due to the six-year limitation period. The rest of the claim related to blagging and obtaining information in a legitimate way remains for the trial . Prince Harry 's motivation is rooted in principle, seeking accountability for the newspapers' actions. The judges ruled that parts of Prince Harry 's claim that the...

Summary: Trump is leading in various polls against Biden and DeSantis. He promises to crush Joe Biden , whom he deems the most crooked president in history. Trump believes Biden is destroying the country and vows to win the election . The newest Ayrshalon Paul of Swing States were trouncing Biden by seven points. In the big new premise poll, we're beating Biden 43-39 while DeSantis is losing to Biden 33-38. In other polls , I'm leading Biden by six, seven, eight, a...

Summary: A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a seven-year-old girl . The community is deeply saddened by the incident, and many have been visiting the crash site to leave tributes and show support for the family. West Midlands police have appeal ed to the public for any information related to the crash and emphasized the importance of doing the right thing by coming forward. There's been a stead...

Summary: Parts of Prince Harry 's claim alleging illegal information gathering by news group newspapers will proceed to trial , while phone hacking claims were dismissed. The court case is expected to begin in January and may extend into 2025, promising a lengthy and complex legal battle. Prince Harry aims to prove that certain stories were obtained through private investigators ' use, a serious allegation strongly denied by the papers' publishers. The trial will shed light on media practices , privacy concerns , and the conduct of journalists and executives involved. The case will be a civil action relying on th...

Summary: Around 2,400 people died in the contaminated blood scandal, sparking calls for comprehensive compensation measures. Interim compensation payments of £100,000 have been issued to some families, but many remain without financial support. Survivors and bereaved families demand recognition and acknowledgment of the immense suffering they endured. Government ministers, including the prime minister, are providing evidence as the inquiry unfolds. Families affected by the scandal deliver a letter to number 10, urging swift action and resolution. ...

Summary: The UK is experiencing a severe weather warning with a month's worth of rain expected in 48 hours. The jet stream, a key factor, is causing stagnant weather patterns in the UK, while a heat dome affects Southern Europe. Weather experts predict no significant improvement in the weather for the next 10 days. The UK's comparatively moderate climate offers relief from scorching temperatures and wildfires experienced in other parts of Europe. The current weather conditions are partly linked to manmade climate change, according to experts. ...

Conservatives lose Selby and Ainsty to Labour in Record-Breaking Win Summary: Labour secures a historic win in the Selby and Ainsty by-election, defeating the Conservatives. The new MP, the youngest in the Commons, faces challenges in relating to younger voters' issues and tackling the cost of living crisis. Residents hope the fresh representation will bring solutions to economic challenges and resource deficiencies. Labour marks a historic victory in Selby and Ainsty, Yorks...

Inside the Controversial Bibby Stockholm Barge Docked in Dorset Summary: The Bibby Stockholm, a barge housing 500 asylum seekers in Portland, Dorset, is unveiled to the public for the first time. The Home Office denies claims that the barge is a virtual prison ship and states that occupants are free to come and go. Local residents express concerns about the impact of 500 single men in the isolated town and question the allocation of extra funding for the incoming asylum seekers. ...

Farage vs NatWest: 'Banks don't have the right to judge customers' opinions!' argues David Mellor Summary: Former cabinet minister David Mellor criticizes NatWest's actions and emphasizes banks' role in providing financial services, not judging customers' opinions. The controversy escalated when NatWest allegedly lied about the reasons for closing Nigel Farage's account, igniting public demands for accountability. Calls for Dame Alison Rose's questioning by MPs gain momentum as the public seeks transparency and consequences for the bank's actions. The scandal highlights the broader issue of banks' involv...

King Charles and Queen Camilla Make Friends with an Adorable Alpaca Summary: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Breckenshire Agricultural Society, continuing their longstanding relationship with the community. The royals display a keen interest in sustainable farming and engage with local food and drink producers. King Charles meets representatives from Black Mountains College, showcasing his commitment to championing sustainability amidst climate emergencies. The royal couple enjoys the agricultural show, accompanied by a male voice choir, and participates in an oak sapling planting ceremony. The visit signals King Charles' desire to forge...

Dan Wootton Claims He's Victim of Smear Campaign Summary: GB News presenter Dan Wootton claims he's the victim of a smear campaign. Allegations surfaced on social media, accusing Wootton of offering money for sexual material. Wootton's ex-partner revealed he used a pseudonym to carry out his actions. News UK is investigating the allegations, while Byline Times published further claims against the presenter. Wootton denies the allegations during his show to viewers. ...

Extreme Heat Conditions Continue in Southern Europe Summary: Southern Europe battles relentless extreme heat conditions as temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius. Residents resort to extreme measures to cope with the heat, including increased water consumption and installing air conditioning units. Warming waters in the Mediterranean Sea provide less relief from the scorching heat, compounding the challenges. Wildfires break out in Greece, posing significant threats to the country's landscape and requiring utmost vigilance from authorities. Climate change advisors emphasize the urgent need for policymakers to address the severity of extreme...

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is heckled at Conservatism Conference | 5 News In six weeks time the blueberries will be ripe at Winterwood Farm in Kent and who's going to be picking them? Currently the farm here employs about 320 people of which 300 are from countries all over the world and the remaining 20 are Brits. OK, so you rely heavily on a foreign workforce? Yes. So defining conservatism. But the Home Secretary wants to wean us off after a noisy start at the National Conservatism Conference. What is the next line of that? We welcome you unless you come on a boat. To Heckler's a reminder of the division migration in Vokes she set out her vision. And we mustn't forget how to do things for ourselves. There is no good reason why we can't train up enough truck drivers, butchers, fruit pickers, builders or welders. This enables us to build a high skilled, high wage...

A disciplinary hearing is held over alleged missed opportunities to catch Wayne Couzens | 5 News Welcome back to Five News. A former Metropolitan Police officer allegedly missed an opportunity to properly investigate Wayne Cousins over two incidents of indecent exposure. Samantha Lee is said to have failed to make the correct investigative enquiries just hours before Sarah Everard was kidnapped, raped and murdered. Well, our correspondent, Julian Drucker, has been at the police misconduct hearing. And Julian, what have you heard today then? Hi, Danny. This is more fallout from the case of Wayne Cousins, one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Metropolitan Police. He was obviously found guilty of murdering Sarah Everard, but could more have been done to stop that from happening? Well, earlier this year, he admitted three counts of indecent exposure. Now, two of those incide...

Trump claims he can end the war in Ukraine in one day I'm the only candidate who can make this promise. I will prevent and very easily, World War III, very easily. And you're going to have World War III, by the way. You're going to have World War III. If something doesn't happen fast, you're going to have World War III. Before I even arrive at the Oval Office, I will have the disastrous war between Russia and Ukraine settled. It will be settled quickly. I will get the problem solved, and I will get it solved in rapid order, and it will take me no longer than one day. I know exactly what to say to each other. I got along very well with Putin. Even though I'm the one that ended his pipeline. Remember, they said, Trump is giving a lot to Russia, really. Putin actually said to me, if you're my friend, I'd hate like hell to see you as my enemy. When we sta...

Turkey-Syria earthquake: one month on | 5 News Danny, if you also knew that it's one month on from those devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey in Syria, the death toll now stands at over 53,000, and the effects of the disaster are visible across those affected areas in southern Turkey and in northern Syria. As you'd expect, there is a huge fundraising effort to help the millions of people who've been left homeless. Just a few weeks ago, we spoke to Tefel Hussein from Islamic Relief. He's in Turkey now, and today we invited him back on again to get an update, and we started by asking him just what the situation was like on the ground. I mean, the situation is still absolutely desperate. And I was in Gadyinte, I've been in Gadyinte for the last two days, and you don't understand the magnitude of this crisis until you've actually gone on the ground yourself....

Travel chaos as more snow and ice hit parts of the UK | 5 News The slow crawl across the M62, the snow trying everyone's patience. Some vehicles abandoned on the roadside. 14 centimetres of snow fell in parts of West Yorkshire and on the highest stretch of the motorway linking Leeds and Manchester, no one was going anywhere in a hurry. I didn't expect there to be as much snow on the road still. When I was going over Scamondon, the motorway, there was a lot more snow on the roads than I thought there was going to be. Got stuck twice. All broke free for some reason. It was great for a couple of miles and then bang again. Huge diversion through Halifax, not to be between 21 and 24. You were wise. We were wise but it's taken forever. Going through all the little roads, top moored and all that. I'm glad I didn't go on the M62. Those were the daytime woes. Overnight ...

Emergency coal power used for Britain's coldest night of the year As the coldest night of the year approaches, Britain is shivering. Arctic air dropping down from the north and set to stay for days. It's putting pressure on our electricity system, the national grid, for the first time this winter, activating emergency coal units that have been standing by in case of a shortage. The challenge we often face on very cold days is getting through the short but intense period of demand as everyone gets home from work and school. That's millions of households putting the kettle on, turning the heating up and making an evening meal all at the same time. When it's windy, we usually make more than enough power to cover that, but right now it's relatively still. Imports from Europe via subsea connectors can also help, but France, a major partner, has had limited supplies beca...