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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.

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.

DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of Backing M23 Rebels

The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally accused Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels, escalating tensions in Central Africa. President Félix Tshisekedi vows to defend territorial integrity amid renewed conflict.

FEMA Scraps Rule Blocking Aid for Insured Disaster Victims

In a landmark move, FEMA has eliminated a controversial policy that barred disaster victims from receiving aid if they also had insurance. This long-awaited reform promises to streamline support and remove bureaucratic hurdles for countless families recov

M23 Rebels Deny Congo Massacre Allegations

The M23 rebel group, accused by the UN and Congo of Rwandan support, vehemently denies involvement in recent massacres in eastern DRC, as the volatile region teeters on the brink of further violence.

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.

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes

A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes

A damning Human Rights Watch report details a surge in brutal violence in eastern DR Congo, implicating Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in massacres, rape, and mass displacement, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.

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.

Brentford agree £42m deal for Wissa after medical

Brentford have reportedly agreed a £42 million deal for DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, who has already undergone a medical. Newcastle United remain interested, setting the stage for a potential bidding war.

Alaska flooding forces evacuations

Severe flooding along Alaska's Mendenhall River has prompted evacuations as rising waters threaten homes and infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay alert.

Helicopter crashes onto Mississippi River barge

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.

IS-linked militants attack church in DR Congo

A brutal attack by Islamic State-affiliated militants on a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in multiple casualties, raising fears of escalating violence in the region.

Bristol Zoo helps save endangered okapis

Bristol Zoo collaborates with international conservationists to protect the endangered okapi, a unique relative of the giraffe, amid threats from poaching and habitat loss in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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