A heart-stopping rescue unfolded in South Africa as four men clung for hours to a boat stranded on the edge of a 130ft dam. Read how emergency services orchestrated their daring night-time recovery.
High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
Authorities in Munich have dismantled a makeshift beam installed by surfers to recreate the vanished Eisbach wave, escalating a row over the future of the iconic urban surfing spot.
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.
Gwent Police launch urgent search in Cwmbran's Afon Elwyd after man seen in water. Emergency services responding to welfare incident. Follow for live updates.
In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.
A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.
The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.
Discover how conservationists in Northumberland are helping wild salmon overcome man-made barriers on their epic upstream journeys with an ingenious fish ladder solution.
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
Discover how young volunteers are transforming the Klamath River ecosystem in America's most ambitious dam removal project, creating new habitats for salmon and healing tribal lands.
Exclusive military analysis reveals how Russian forces have become sitting ducks on the Dnipro's east bank, suffering catastrophic losses in what soldiers are calling a 'suicide mission' against Ukraine's precision strikes.
Netflix reveals Virgin River Season 7 production timeline as fans face extended wait for the beloved drama's final chapter. Exclusive details on filming schedule and what to expect.
A California father faces murder charges after his 4-year-old son was swept away by powerful river currents in a tragic incident that has shocked the community. Read the full investigation details.
Albania's pristine Vjosa River has been declared Europe's first wild river national park, creating a protected sanctuary for countless species and setting a global precedent for river conservation.
A coroner's court hears the heartbreaking details of 15-year-old Dylan Rhys's death after he jumped into the River Taff following encouragement from friends, raising serious questions about support for children with additional needs.
A devoted father lost his life saving his children from a treacherous river current, sparking an incredible outpouring of community support that has raised over £43,000 for his grieving family.
Groundbreaking research reveals alarming radioactive contamination in the Hudson River, raising urgent environmental and public health concerns for New York communities.
Discover the romantic allure of traditional paddlewheel river cruising as CroisiEurope launches nostalgic voyages along the Seine, offering a unique perspective on Paris and Normandy.
In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.
Embark on a journey aboard Viking Tonle, the newest and most luxurious ship to grace the Mekong River. Discover how its innovative design, cultural immersion programmes, and commitment to sustainable tourism are redefining luxury river cruising in Southea
A 27-year-old Sydney woman has been charged with the attempted murder of her two young daughters after a harrowing incident at a Windsor riverbank. The community is in shock as details emerge.
The River Tiber in Rome, once a polluted no-go zone, is being transformed into a swimmable waterway, with the first official bathing areas planned within four years under a major environmental initiative.
An intimate, half-century chronicle of the River Wye's dramatic decline, from a thriving ecosystem to a shadow of its former self, revealing the stark reality of the UK's nature crisis.
A boat carrying 21 people was capsized by a hippopotamus on the Sassandra River in Ivory Coast, leading to a dramatic rescue operation for a dozen passengers.
Celebrity Cruises announces its first-ever river cruise fleet, Celebrity River Cruises, with four luxurious ships set to sail Europe's iconic waterways from Spring 2025.
A major emergency response unfolded in North Yorkshire as a family, including two young children, was recovered from the River Derwent near Malton. Police are investigating the tragic circumstances.
The heartbreaking final moments of a 14-year-old girl, who tragically drowned in the River Tyne after being swept away by a strong current, have been detailed in a new report. The incident has sparked urgent safety warnings.