Burning high-rise collapses killing at least 30 firefighters in Iran

Burning high-rise collapses killing at least 30 firefighters in Iran

A major commercial high-rise building in Tehran, Iran, collapsed on 19 January, reportedly killing at least 30 firefighters and injuring at least 38 other people. Fars news agency said 30 firefighters were killed at the Plasco building, after a severe fire engulfed it. According to reports, the building was used by garment manufacturers and businesses. Jan 19, 2017
Copeland by-election: What you need to know

Copeland by-election: What you need to know

Labour MP Jamie Reed announced his retirement on 21 December 2016, triggering a by-election in his constituency of Copeland. The former shadow health minister is going to take up a job in the nuclear industry as Head of Development and Community Relations at Sellafied Ltd, a power plant in his constituency. Jan 18, 2017