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Three dead in Florida speedboat capsize tragedy

A married couple and their friend died after their boat flipped on the Caloosahatchee River. The fourth passenger remains in critical condition. Read the latest on the investigation.

Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire

A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.

Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty

The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.

Care home wheelchair users perish in boat tragedy

Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.

BAE ends aircraft support to conflict zones

British defence giant BAE Systems terminates airworthiness support for ATP aircraft in South Sudan, Somalia, and DRC, threatening humanitarian aid operations across fragile regions.

Cape Cod Family Rescued After Boat Fire

A Massachusetts family's fishing trip turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire off Cape Cod, leaving them stranded in the Atlantic until a dramatic coastguard rescue.

Teenager killed in North Carolina boat party tragedy

A community is in mourning after 15-year-old Hannah Hilinski lost her life in a devastating boating accident during a late-night party on the Cape Fear River, with investigations ongoing into the tragic circumstances.

Tourist boat explosion injures eight in Costa del Sol

A dramatic boat explosion off Spain's Costa del Sol left eight people injured, including British tourists, during a scenic coastal tour. Emergency services rushed to the scene as black smoke billowed over the popular tourist destination.

Kabila accused of secret Rwandan citizenship

A bombshell Democratic Republic of Congo Senate investigation alleges ex-President Joseph Kabila holds Rwandan citizenship, potentially explaining his controversial relationship with Kigali during his 18-year rule.

Trump Admin Withheld Ebola Aid from Africa

In a controversial last-minute move, the Trump administration withheld millions in Ebola crisis funding from West Africa, raising alarms about future pandemic preparedness and US global health leadership.

Red Cross Warns of Catastrophic Crisis in Eastern Congo

The International Red Cross sounds the alarm on a severe humanitarian emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a surge in fighting displacing tens of thousands and overwhelming aid efforts near Goma.

Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory

A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.

DRC Boat Disaster: 180+ Dead in Congo River Tragedy

A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.

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