British national
Coverage of British national in the Nexus archive.
- Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire, after 2 killed in crash
Five water-dropping planes and five helicopters deployed to combat a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece, following a midair collision that killed two crew members. The fire, sparked by a faulty power line from a wind generator facility, led to over 1,000 evacuations. Two individuals were arrested for felony arson, and a third arrest warrant was issued.
- Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire
A wildfire in France's Fontainebleau forest near Paris caused evacuations and traffic disruptions, while 10 people remain missing in a deadly Spanish wildfire that killed 13. Both fires are linked to a third heat wave affecting western Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas.
- Death of British national confirmed in Ukraine
The death of a British national in Ukraine was confirmed, alongside mentions of Ukrainian soldiers participating in a military parade and the presence of the Ukrainian flag on military uniforms.
- British paratroopers land on Tristan da Cunha for suspected hantavirus case
British paratroopers landed on Tristan da Cunha to supply medical aid and oxygen due to a suspected hantavirus case. A British national from the cruise ship MV Hondius is suspected of having the virus. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed the case.
- Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
A virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde has had passengers evacuated, including a British, German and Dutch national. The evacuation was confirmed by the Dutch foreign ministry. The incident involves international citizens and authorities.
- Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
A virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde had passengers evacuated, including a British, German and Dutch national. The evacuation was confirmed by the Dutch foreign ministry. The incident involved international cooperation to address the viral outbreak on the ship.
- Fourth suspect in London arson attack on Jewish ambulances remanded in custody
A fourth suspect, Judex Atshatshi, 18, has been remanded in custody after being charged with arson in connection with a targeted attack on four Jewish community ambulances in northwest London. He appeared in court on Saturday, accused of intentionally damaging property and endangering lives.
- Brit, 75, dies after 'going swimming in choppy seas' in Thailand
A 75-year-old British national died after swimming in choppy seas in Thailand. The incident occurred in rough ocean conditions, leading to the fatality.