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Melbourne Police Shooting: Officer and Suspect Dead

A Victoria Police officer has been fatally shot and a suspect is dead following a critical incident in Tarneit, Melbourne's west. The community is in shock as authorities launch a major investigation.

Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws

Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.

Victoria's Welcome Sign Updated to Honour Traditional Owners

In a landmark move for reconciliation, Melbourne's iconic 'Welcome to Victoria' sign is being replaced with a new version acknowledging the Traditional Owners. This historic change marks a significant step in Victoria's nation-leading treaty process.

Toddler walks into hospital with knife stuck in his head

In a heart-stopping incident, a two-year-old boy calmly walked into a Chinese hospital with a kitchen knife impaled in his head. Doctors performed a life-saving three-hour surgery to remove the blade, which had pierced his skull by 2cm. The mother claims

FEMA's Katrina Letter to Trump Revealed

Exclusive: A newly surfaced FEMA letter to Donald Trump, penned during Hurricane Katrina, exposes critical failures in disaster preparedness and offers a chilling foreshadowing of today's climate emergency challenges.

Elderly Duo Rescued From 40C Hot Tub in Buckinghamshire

Two women in their 80s were dramatically rescued after becoming trapped in a scorching 40°C hot tub at a Buckinghamshire retirement village, requiring emergency services to drain the facility in a tense operation.

Inferno at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market

A major fire has engulfed a section of the historic Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, with over 100 firefighters battling the intense blaze. No injuries reported as investigations begin.

Drone Zipline Rescues Israeli Hiker in French Alps

In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.

Boeing 747 Engine Fire After Manchester Takeoff

A Boeing 747 cargo plane was forced into a dramatic emergency landing at Manchester Airport after a catastrophic engine failure and fire erupted moments after takeoff. Shocking footage captures the blaze as the aircraft circles to dump fuel.

Abuja building collapse kills two, traps several

A multi-storey building collapsed in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, killing at least two people and trapping several others. Emergency teams are working to rescue survivors as authorities investigate the cause.

Stuart Martin's flight diverted after medical emergency

Outlander star Stuart Martin faced a real-life drama when his flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a fellow passenger suffered a medical emergency. The harrowing incident unfolded at 30,000 feet.

UK emergency alert test: What to expect

The UK government is set to trial a nationwide emergency alert system, sending a test message to all smartphones. Here's what to expect and why it matters.

UK Emergency Alert Test Coming Soon

The UK government is set to conduct a nationwide emergency alert test in the coming weeks. Here's everything you need to know about the drill, its purpose, and how it will affect you.

Emergency landing at Birmingham Airport causes delays

Dozens of passengers faced delays at Birmingham Airport after a flight from Amsterdam made an emergency landing due to a medical incident, requiring urgent assistance from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

School bus crash in Victoria leaves multiple injured

A terrifying school bus accident in rural Victoria has left several children and adults injured, with emergency services rushing to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

Pilot medical emergency forces emergency landing

A shocking incident unfolded on a commercial flight as the pilot suffered a medical emergency, forcing an emergency landing. Passengers describe the terrifying moments as crew rushed to assist.

Teen charged over synagogue arson attack

A 19-year-old has been charged with car theft after a stolen vehicle was used in an arson attack on an Adelaide synagogue. Police continue to investigate potential hate crime motives.

Pilot killed in Snowy Mountains plane crash

A light plane has crashed in the Snowy Mountains near the NSW-Victoria border, claiming the life of its pilot. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the victim could not be saved.

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