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Shropshire canal sinkhole swallows narrowboats at 4am

A massive sinkhole, 50 metres wide, opened on the Shropshire Union Canal, draining the water and dragging two narrowboats down. Fourteen people were rescued in a major emergency response. Read the dramatic eyewitness accounts.

Indonesia floods death toll reaches 248

Rescue workers battle damaged roads and heavy rain as the death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island climbs to 248. Read the latest on the crisis.

Thailand flood death toll rises above 80

Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23

The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

Cyclone Tino ravages Philippines and Queensland

Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes devastating floods and destructive winds across the Philippines and Queensland, Australia, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread damage as emergency services battle the dual-front crisis.

Britain's shameful silence on Sudan genocide crisis

As ethnic cleansing escalates in Darfur and millions face starvation, Britain's muted response raises troubling questions about our commitment to human rights and international responsibility.

Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze

A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.

Hurricane Beryl: Earliest Category 5 Storm Hits Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic, has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean with Jamaica and eastern Cuba facing imminent danger as it continues its devastating path.

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