Rats are reportedly reaching the size of dogs while feasting on discarded food during a bin collectors’ dispute, raising concerns over public health and hygiene.

Experts warn that a large asteroid, initially feared to strike Earth, is now speeding towards the Moon, sparking concerns over the potential fallout of a lunar collision.

A US leader is vowing to defy legal constraints and remain in office until 2033, unsettling world markets with new tariff threats while the PM appears to maintain unwavering support despite growing global concern.

A scorching heatwave powered by southern air currents is set to last a fortnight, with balmy temperatures and sunny skies giving the country an early glimpse of summer.