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Hero train driver's quick thinking averts disaster

A former Royal Navy veteran turned train driver is being hailed as a hero after his swift actions prevented a potential catastrophe on the Huntingdon railway line, showcasing remarkable composure under pressure.

War hero teacher faces jail over student relationship

A former soldier who retrained as a teacher after being injured in Afghanistan faces prison after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old pupil at the prestigious school where he taught.

True story behind Netflix's new war film revealed

Discover the incredible real-life inspiration for Netflix's powerful new war drama starring Pierce Brosnan, based on a 89-year-old veteran's astonishing journey to honour his fallen comrades.

Hero dog saves owner's life in double medical emergency

Meet Sharwood the shar-pei cross who has become a lifesaving hero after alerting neighbours when his owner suffered two medical crises. This incredible story of canine intuition and loyalty will restore your faith in man's best friend.

Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.

Groom saves boy from surf during wedding photos

A Gold Coast surf lifesaver's wedding day took an extraordinary turn when he rescued a struggling boy from dangerous surf during his own beach photoshoot in a remarkable display of instinct and bravery.

Hero dog saves Florida woman after woodland fall

A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a loyal dog named Max leads emergency crews to his injured owner who had fallen in remote Florida woodland, showcasing incredible canine intuition and bravery.

Doctor wins world medal days after saving a life

Australian javelin thrower and qualified doctor Mackenzie Little secures a stunning bronze at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, just days after performing a life-saving act as a junior medic.

Saving Private Ryan's D-Day: The Brutal Truth

Steven Spielberg's harrowing D-Day sequence in Saving Private Ryan is revealed to be so brutally authentic that WWII veterans couldn't bear to watch. Discover the real stories and shocking details behind cinema's most realistic war depiction.

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