Two young women of Sudanese origin died Sunday while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France in a small boat, officials report.

Two people are dead and three others, including a child, are injured following a house explosion in Bristol, UK. Emergency services remain on the scene of the incident.

A house explosion in Bristol, UK, has resulted in the deaths of one man and one woman, with three others, including a child, sustaining injuries.

Four people hospitalized with gunshot wounds after shooting in south London; police also find man with multiple stab wounds nearby.

Four people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting in south London, while a 33-year-old man was found nearby with multiple stab wounds.

German Foreign Minister demands Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call between the two officials. The diplomatic exchange follows ongoing tensions regarding maritime transit in the region.

Germany's Foreign Minister has called on his Iranian counterpart to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during a recent telephone conversation.

Voters head to the polls across the United Kingdom in local elections that could impact the Labour government. The party faces potential losses in traditional strongholds to the Reform UK party.

Voters in the United Kingdom are participating in local elections, with Labour Party seats facing potential challenges from the Reform UK party.