Summary: Maui's emergency management chief resigns due to health concerns amid criticism for not using emergency sirens during wildfires. Ongoing search for victims, with at least 111 confirmed dead and numerous homes and businesses still to be examined. Evidence points to the possibility of downed power lines contributing to the spread of the wildfires. Debate arises about the effectiveness of alerts and the potential for lives saved with better emergency response strategies. Concerns persist about the ongoing wildfire risk and the role of climat...

Summary: The police in England and Wales aim to reduce mental health call-outs from 80% to 20-30%. Patients detained under the Mental Health Act could see their waiting time reduced from 12 hours to one hour with the new plan. The police expect to save approximately one million hours of police time annually through this approach. The saved police hours will be utilized for increased patrolling, faster emergency response, and better crime investigation resources. The government will support the initiative by providing additional mental health ambulances and crisis cafes. ...

Summary: Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison experienced a terrifying incident when the Uber she was riding in caught fire on the A1 . Vicky and the driver managed to exit the vehicle safely before the flames engulfed the car. Police responded promptly to the scene and ensured everyone's safety. No injuries were reported in the incident , and an investigation into the cause of the fire will be conducted. Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison had a terrifying experience ...

Summary: Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying a police order as part of her climate activism. Thunberg emphasizes the need for new laws to hold corporations accountable for carbon emissions and protect the planet from environmental damage. Her act of civil disobedience highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the necessity for immediate and transformative action. Greta Thunberg's unwavering commitment to her cause serves as an inspiration for young activists worldwide. ...

Summary: A deadly wildfire engulfs the Hawaiian town of Lahaina, leaving destruction in its wake. Lack of evacuation warnings sparks anger and raises concerns about preparedness measures. Eyewitnesses recount the fire's origin and its rapid spread driven by high winds. Survivors emphasize preventable human factors contributing to the disaster. Community left devastated as the demand for accountability grows. Efforts to identify victims and uncover answers continue in the wake of the tragedy. ...

Powerful Cyclone Freddy heading towards Mozambique after hitting Madagascar – BBC News A powerful cyclone is heading towards Mozambique and battering Madagascar, where it killed five people. Cyclone Freddy is expected to make landfall on Friday between central and southern Mozambique, more than 500 kilometres north of the capital, Maputo, and could eventually reach Zimbabwe. These pictures show the damage inflicted to eastern Madagascar. Rooves were torn off buildings with power cuts and flooding. Amongst the five killed was a 27-year-old man who drowned as part of the flooding. I'm joined now by Kat Diel, an Emergency Coms Officer at Médicin Saint-François, who joins us from Noisy-Varica in eastern Madagascar. Thank you very much for joining us here on BBC World News. First off, I wonder if you could update us on the current conditions on the ground. Yes, absolutely. So as the ...

Couple arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter So obviously I continue continuing the extensive searches for the missing baby of Constance Martin and Mark Gordon after they were located in Brighton last night. The pair were arrested in Stamford Villars at around 21.30 hours on Monday the 27th of February after a member of the public saw them in the shop in Hollingbury Place. I can confirm that they were initially arrested on suspicion of child neglect. I can now confirm that they have been further arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and that they remain in custody at police stations in Sussex. The baby was not with them and we have not found the baby at yet. The police helicopter, sniffer dogs, thermal imaging cameras and drones are being used to assist officers on the ground. We currently have over 200 officers from multiple units across the Metrop...