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Swimmers Return To Chicago River After 50-Year Ban

In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.

M62 Flooding Causes Major Traffic Chaos

Major disruption hits the M62 as torrential rain and flash flooding cause severe delays and multiple lane closures. Live updates on travel chaos and weather alerts.

Amber Warning: Heavy Rain Threatens Major UK Flooding

The Met Office has escalated its weather warning to amber for parts of Wales and England, forecasting intense rainfall that could trigger significant flooding and travel chaos across the Midlands and Lake District.

Viking Tonle: New Luxury Mekong River Cruise Ship Launches

Embark on a journey aboard Viking Tonle, the newest and most luxurious ship to grace the Mekong River. Discover how its innovative design, cultural immersion programmes, and commitment to sustainable tourism are redefining luxury river cruising in Southea

Family of Four Die in River Derwent Tragedy

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.

Teen's miracle escape after truck plunges into river

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.

Fury over plan to siphon water from drought-hit River Wharfe

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.

Major Pacific Storm To Hit California, Southwest US

A significant atmospheric river event is set to batter California and the Southwest US, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, and potential flooding, with meteorologists warning of travel disruptions and power outages.

Teen Hero Saves Man in Dramatic Thames Rescue

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.

Major Nor'easter Batters US East Coast

A severe nor'easter storm is battering the US East Coast, bringing life-threatening conditions, hurricane-force winds, and the worst coastal flooding in over a decade to areas from the Carolinas to Nantucket.

Sydney Submerged: Record Deluge Triggers Major Flood Emergency

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

City Split Between Germany & Switzerland By A River

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.

Car Plunges into River in Bethesda, Driver Rescued

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.

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