13-year-old arrested after Birmingham PD said he lit firework, threw it toward officers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The Birmingham Police Department has arrested a 13-year-old boy after they said he lit…
D.C. Facing ‘Code Purple’ Air Quality Following Massive Independence Day Fireworks Display
Topline Washington, D.C. is facing a “very unhealthy” air quality alert for Sunday morning, hours after the massive…
Trump seeks to put himself centre stage for US Independence Day
President Donald Trump will headline US Independence Day celebrations on Saturday with a speech and a show that…
Glasgow firework incident stood down after 30 hours
Two boys were injured following a firework incident in the Crosshill area of Glasgow yesterday afternoon. Forensic officers…
Swiss bar owners ‘overwhelmed with grief’ in first public comments since 40 killed in fire
Published on 06/01/2026 – 20:00 GMT+1 The owners of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a…
Poet ‘flabbergasted’ by London fireworks request
A spoken word poet whose work was used during London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display said he was…
Urgent warning about contaminated weight loss injections from UK Government
‘Fake fat jab sellers’ warning from health minister who tells the Mirror dodgy weight loss injections can cause…
Attacks on police and arrests in Germany as nation rings in 2026
Germany’s New Year celebration was largely peaceful compared to previous years, although at least two people died and…
Thousands turn up to non-existent New Year’s Eve fireworks for SECOND year running
Confused revellers gathered in Birmingham’s Centenary Square hoping for the ‘biggest NYE party in the city’ – but…
Two teenagers die in Germany in accidents involving fireworks
Two 18-year-old men died after suffering fatal facial injuries in accidents involving homemade fireworks in the German city…