E-bikes are under fire for safety and regulation as batteries spike fires and city crackdowns tighten licensing and use rules.
Henderson has sustained a wrist injury after an awkward fall over advertising boards during England’s 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. He has been taken to hospital in Mexico City and will miss further tournament action if he cannot recover. England’s captain Harry Kane remains on the field as teammates celebrate.
Essex Police are investigating serious collisions involving an electric bike rider near Clacton-on-Sea and a lorry collision on the A12 near Colchester. One child remains in hospital with serious injuries, while a young girl has died following a separate incident on the A12. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Fires at waste facilities linked to lithium‑ion batteries have escalated, provoking safety concerns and costing up to £1bn a year. Data show 1,518 battery-related fires in the year to March 2026, with batteries blamed for most incidents at recycling centres and bin lorries. Experts call for safer disposal and new policies as incidents rise across major cities.
Officials across major states are tightening rules on e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices after a spate of injuries and high-profile incidents. The move comes amid a patchwork of local laws and new age, registration and helmet requirements, with critics warning about broad strokes that risk sidelining safe riders.
A wave of illegal e-bikes and dockless bikes is prompting authorities to intensify enforcement and licensing rules across London and other cities. Seizures have risen, and officials say safety and pavement access are at the heart of the crackdown. Meanwhile, operators face tighter regulation and potential penalties.
A fierce blaze in a Bootle home has killed a mother and three children, with investigators pointing to a lithium‑ion battery as the likely ignition source. Authorities warn of serious fire risks tied to batteries used in e‑bikes and e‑scooters. Authorities say the incident will trigger broader safety advisories and investigations.