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Hero disarms gunman at Alaska fair in dramatic tackle

A quick-thinking bystander tackled and disarmed a gunman who opened fire at the Alaska State Fair, preventing potential tragedy in Palmer. The suspect, Anthony Weyiouanna, 22, now faces multiple charges.

Hiker dies in fall on Alaska's receding Byron Glacier

A hiker has died in a tragic fall on Alaska's rapidly receding Byron Glacier. The incident highlights the increasing dangers of hiking on unstable, melting glacial terrain as climate change accelerates.

Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters

The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.

45,000 Sites in Wales Could Hold Toxic Waste

A groundbreaking study reveals a massive legacy pollution crisis across Wales, with tens of thousands of sites potentially holding toxic materials, prompting urgent calls for a national audit and government action.

Iowa's Agricultural Pollution Creates Water Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how Iowa's agricultural runoff, mirroring UK environmental concerns, is creating a toxic tide of pollution, devastating waterways and posing serious public health risks.

Alaska Mother Mauled to Death in Bear Attack

A tragic bear attack in Alaska claims the life of a mother of two. The fatal mauling occurred while she was jogging near her home, sparking a major search operation and raising urgent questions about wildlife safety.

Girl's Death Certificate Makes UK Air Pollution History

The heartbreaking story of nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who became the first person in the UK to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. Her mother's relentless fight for justice exposes a public health crisis and a legal landmark that cha

18,000 Radioactive Barrels Found Dumped in Atlantic Ocean

Exclusive investigation uncovers a chilling Cold War legacy: 18,000 barrels of radioactive waste, including plutonium, deliberately dumped in the Atlantic by European governments, now threatening marine ecosystems and public health.

UK Health Alert: Toxic Saharan Dust Cloud Blankets Britain

Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.

Mysterious 'Debris Balls' Invade NSW Central Coast Beaches

Beachgoers on the NSW Central Coast are baffled by the sudden appearance of bizarre, tightly-packed 'debris balls' washing ashore. Authorities are investigating the unusual phenomenon and potential environmental impacts.

Juneau housing prices top Seattle, Portland

Juneau, Alaska's remote capital, is experiencing a severe housing affordability crisis, with median home prices now surpassing those in major West Coast cities like Seattle and Portland.

Zelensky: Trump may give Ukraine to Putin like Alaska

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a chilling warning about Donald Trump's rumoured plan to cede Ukrainian territory to Russia, drawing parallels to Alaska's sale and raising global alarm.

Wet wipes form artificial island in Thames

A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.

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