British tourist fined for swimming in Venice Grand Canal
A British tourist has been hit with a €1,000 fine and a city ban for taking an illegal swim in Venice's iconic Grand Canal, sparking outrage from local officials.
A British tourist has been hit with a €1,000 fine and a city ban for taking an illegal swim in Venice's iconic Grand Canal, sparking outrage from local officials.
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.
Follow the incredible journey of Devon's Tom Worthington as he attempts to swim across 10 Swiss lakes in just 10 days, battling freezing waters and fatigue to raise vital funds for mental health charity Mind.
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.
A young British pilot's dream holiday in Benidorm ends in tragedy after he drowned during a late-night swim. The 30-year-old's body was recovered by emergency services.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive pig and poultry farming has become the dominant source of pollution in Britain's countryside, devastating river ecosystems and overwhelming sewage systems.
A teenage driver had a miraculous escape after his pickup truck crashed through a dock and sank into the South River in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Emergency services performed a dramatic water rescue.
Yorkshire Water faces a fierce backlash from residents and environmentalists over its emergency proposal to extract millions of litres from the already depleted River Wharfe, a move branded an 'ecological disaster' for the region.
A 15-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after plunging into the River Thames to save a 54-year-old man from drowning in a daring midday rescue. The dramatic incident unfolded near Westminster, sparking a major emergency response.
A catastrophic rain bomb has unleashed chaos across New South Wales, with Sydney facing its worst flooding in decades. Evacuation orders are in force as rivers burst banks, threatening homes and critical infrastructure. Full details on the unfolding crisi
Discover the stunning European city where a colossal river creates an international divide, placing one half in Germany and the other in Switzerland, complete with two separate currencies and time zones.
A woman was dramatically rescued from the freezing River Darwen in Blackburn after falling in near Witton Park. Quick-thinking members of the public formed a human chain to save her before emergency services arrived.
Emergency services race against time after a car veers off a bridge and into the River Ogwen in Gwynedd. One man is rescued and taken to hospital following the dramatic incident near Bethesda.
A wild dolphin, visibly injured by a boat propeller, surprised swimmers by joining their family outing in Dorset. Experts warn of the dangers to marine life and urge public caution.
Dramatic CCTV footage shows a man plunging into the River Thames in Beaconsfield, Berkshire, sparking a swift emergency response. Read the full story.
Dan Gutman, known for his work on Rick and Morty, is developing a wild new animated series for Adult Swim. Get the inside scoop on what to expect!
Olympic champion Adam Peaty and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay join forces for a thrilling charity swim event, supported by TV star Holly Willoughby.
An Australian swimmer opens up about a devastating health diagnosis while preparing for a charity swim to raise awareness and funds for medical research.
A helicopter crash-landed onto a barge in the Mississippi River near Alton, Missouri, triggering a large-scale emergency response. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
Colin Lawrence, who plays Preacher in Netflix's hit series Virgin River, shares heartfelt insights about his character's emotional departure and future possibilities.
Emergency services saved multiple individuals who ventured onto the frozen Hudson River near New York City, only to fall through the ice in a dramatic rescue operation.
Israeli authorities have imposed new restrictions on Palestinians accessing the Jordan River in the occupied West Bank, drawing condemnation from rights groups.
Heavy rains and powerful winds have triggered widespread flooding across New South Wales, with the Northern Tablelands, Hunter, and Namoi regions hardest hit. Emergency services are on high alert as rivers overflow and coastal areas face destructive surf
A fourth body has been discovered in the River Thames as authorities investigate a string of unexplained deaths in London. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A historic Soviet-era floating restaurant in Moscow has sunk into the Volga River, marking the end of an iconic landmark from Russia's past.