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Spain Flood Crisis: Madrid Streets Become Raging Rivers

Central Spain faces unprecedented flooding catastrophe with Madrid's streets transformed into raging rivers, vehicles swept away, and emergency services battling to save stranded residents amid continuing torrential rains.

Optus Outage Blocks Triple-Zero Calls Nationwide

A catastrophic nationwide outage at Optus has left millions of Australians stranded without phone and internet services, with emergency calls failing and businesses facing chaos. The telecommunications giant faces scrutiny as customers demand answers.

UK Flood Crisis: 'Danger to Life' Red Alert Issued

The UK faces a severe flooding emergency with a 'danger to life' red warning for parts of Scotland. Over 300 flood alerts are in force across England, Wales, and Scotland as heavy rain and high winds batter the nation. Urgent evacuations are underway.

Amber Flood Warning: Met Office Urges Public Caution

The Met Office has escalated weather warnings to amber for parts of southern England and Wales, forecasting intense rainfall and significant flooding risks. Travel disruption and power cuts are expected.

Virgin Australia to Allow Pets in Cabins from 2025

Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.

British Men Killed in Kangaroo Island Car Crash

Two British men have tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle crash on South Australia's Kangaroo Island. The fatal incident occurred on the Playford Highway, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.

Australia's East Coast Braces For Severe 'Rain Bomb'

Major cities across Australia's eastern seaboard are facing a severe weather crisis as a multi-day 'rain bomb' event threatens widespread flooding, damaging winds, and major travel disruption. Authorities issue urgent warnings.

UK Flood Crisis: 300+ Alerts Issued Nationwide

Britain is on high alert as more than 300 flood warnings and alerts are activated across England and Wales. The Environment Agency urges immediate action with severe disruption expected from relentless rainfall.

Son's plea for flood cash after storm death

Exclusive: A grieving son who discovered his mother's body after Storm Babet's devastating floods in Chesterfield demands urgent government action and increased investment in UK flood defences to prevent future tragedies.

State of Emergency: NT Bushfires Threaten City of Palmerston

A catastrophic bushfire emergency grips the Northern Territory, with the city of Palmerston under immediate threat. Authorities issue urgent evacuation orders as firefighters battle relentless blazes amid soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.

Son's heartbreak as mum drowns in Derbyshire floods

A community is in mourning after a woman tragically drowned in severe floodwaters in Derbyshire. Her son made the devastating discovery, highlighting the deadly danger of the recent storms.

Widow, 83, drowns in flood after rescue failure

An 83-year-old woman drowned in her bungalow during severe flooding after fire crews, aware of vulnerable residents, failed to conduct a morning welfare check. An inquest hears the devastating sequence of failures.

Grandmother Drowns in Home After Denied Flood Defences

A devastating inquest reveals how an 83-year-old grandmother tragically drowned in her own home during Storm Babet, after being told no flood defences were available to protect her property in Derbyshire.

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