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British Couple Killed in Lisbon Funicular Collision

A British couple on holiday in Portugal has died following a tragic collision involving a funicular train and a tuk-tuk in Lisbon's historic Alfama district. The UK Foreign Office is providing support to their families.

British Couple Killed in Lisbon Funicular Crash Named

A British couple on a romantic city break in Lisbon have been tragically killed after a funicular carriage derailed and plunged down a hill in the Portuguese capital. Tributes pour in for the victims.

UK College Professor Dies in Portugal Car Crash

Professor Anthony Shingler, a respected academic from Westminster, has died following a horrific car accident while on holiday in Portugal. The community mourns the loss of a dedicated educator.

British Tourist Dies in Lisbon Funicular Horror

Exclusive details emerge about the tragic death of British tourist Kayleigh Smith, 25, who was crushed by a funicular train in Lisbon. The investigation points to a catastrophic safety failure as her family speaks out.

Lisbon Tram Crash: 3 Brits Among 16 Killed

A horrific tram accident in Lisbon's historic Alfama district has claimed 16 lives, including three British nationals, in one of Portugal's worst transport disasters in decades.

British Tourist Killed in Lisbon Tram Crash

A British tourist has tragically died and two others are critically injured after a horrific tram crash in Lisbon. The historic Number 28 tram derailed, sparking a major emergency response.

Lisbon Tram Derailment Injures US and Canadian Tourists

A Lisbon heritage tram derailed on a steep hill in the historic Alfama district, injuring eleven American and Canadian tourists. Emergency services rushed to the scene as the iconic yellow tram careened off the tracks.

Climate Crisis Fuels Extreme Iberian Wildfire Weather

A new scientific report reveals human-induced climate change is dramatically increasing the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions in the Iberian Peninsula, with temperatures soaring 4-6°C above normal.

CA Wildfire Survivor's Incredible Act of Kindness

In the ashes of the devastating Eaton wildfire in Altadena, California, a heartwarming story emerges as a local man, who lost his own home, dedicates himself to helping his neighbours recover and rebuild.

Europe's Brutal Wildfire Season Ignites Early

Southern Europe is on high alert as an early and aggressive wildfire season ignites, with Greece and Turkey battling fierce blazes exacerbated by extreme heat and strong winds, raising fears of a catastrophic summer.

Napa Valley Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations

A rapidly expanding wildfire, the 'Hennessey Fire,' is tearing through Napa County, California, prompting urgent evacuations, threatening homes and vineyards, and casting a dense, hazardous smoke plume over the renowned wine region.

Irish Man Found Dead in Portugal After Vanishing on Holiday

A major investigation is underway after an Irish man disappeared during a holiday in Portugal's Algarve region. His body was discovered days later near a popular tourist attraction, with police treating the death as suspicious.

Ex-mayor dies defending town from wildfire

A tragic wildfire in Portugal claims the life of a former mayor as he tried to protect his town, while Spain and Greece also face devastating fires amid extreme heat.

Tres Cantos wildfire destroys homes, forces evacuations

A catastrophic wildfire has ravaged Tres Cantos, Spain, destroying homes, displacing residents, and prompting a large-scale emergency response. Authorities warn of ongoing danger as firefighters battle the flames.

Colorado prison evacuated due to wildfire

A rapidly spreading wildfire near a Colorado prison has forced the evacuation of inmates and staff, with emergency services working to contain the flames.

Wildfire erupts on Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat

A wildfire has broken out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, prompting a large emergency response. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze as smoke billows over the city.

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