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Thailand floods: 145 dead, 3.6 million affected

Catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 145 people and impacted 3.6 million residents. Discover the full extent of the damage and ongoing relief efforts.

Thailand flood death toll rises above 80

Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23

The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Why Airport Security on UK Trains Is Impossible

Rail security experts reveal why implementing strict airport-style screening across Britain's vast train network would be impractical and fundamentally change our travel experience forever.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

Huntingdon train hero confronts knifeman on commute

An ordinary commute turned into a life-or-death situation when a courageous passenger confronted an armed man on a Huntingdon train. Read the exclusive interview with the hero who risked his life to protect fellow travellers.

Huntingdon train attack: No terror link confirmed

British Transport Police have ruled out terrorism after a brutal attack on a train near Huntingdon left passengers traumatised. Exclusive details reveal the shocking incident that unfolded during the evening commute.

Cambridgeshire train attack: Police hunt armed suspect

British Transport Police launch major investigation after a man was violently attacked with a sharp weapon on a train near Cambridge. The victim remains in serious condition as authorities search for the suspect.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

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