A British couple's romantic getaway to the French Riviera took a terrifying detour when their flight unexpectedly landed in war-torn Iraq, sparking a frantic international incident and leaving them stranded for days.
Exclusive: Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral candidate at Princeton, is being held by the Shia militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq. The Israeli government confirms her Iranian-backed captivity is due to her Israeli citizenship.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral student from Princeton University, has been released after being held captive by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Iraq for over a year. The intricate diplomatic operation securing her freedom is detailed here.
Beloved Monty Python star and travel documentarian Michael Palin recounts a terrifying armed confrontation with Venezuelan soldiers while filming his latest series, 'Into Iraq'.
A US Army veteran is on trial in Richmond, Virginia, for his alleged role in the infamous Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal, two decades after the shocking images sparked global outrage.
Emergency services are at the scene of a significant fire at a industrial unit on Dunlop Road in Speke, Liverpool. Multiple fire crews are working to contain the blaze, with residents urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to large
A devastating house fire in London, sparked by a faulty e-bike battery, claims the life of a husband as his wife issues urgent safety warning to all owners.
A massive fire tore through a four-storey building in White City, West London, prompting a major emergency response with 100 firefighters, 15 fire engines, and ambulance crews on the scene.
A significant fire broke out at the iconic BBC Television Centre in White City, London, triggering a massive response from over 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines. The blaze, which sent plumes of smoke over West London, is now under control with no repor
A significant fire broke out in a White City residential tower, prompting a massive response from the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police. No casualties reported.
A devastating fire has completely destroyed the renowned Bellbird Hill wedding venue in regional New South Wales, leaving owners and couples heartbroken just weeks before the spring season.
A massive fire has torn through an industrial estate in Witham, Essex, sending plumes of thick black smoke across the county. Emergency services are on the scene as residents are urged to stay indoors and keep windows closed.
Emergency services are battling a significant fire at a commercial property on South Ward Road in Dundee city centre. Thick black smoke is billowing across the area, with residents urged to avoid the scene and keep windows closed.
A major fire has devastated a watersports centre in Nottinghamshire, destroying dozens of kayaks and canoes. Shocking footage captures the intense blaze as crews battle the inferno.
A mother who escaped a devastating house fire issues a life-saving plea to all homeowners after a simple, inexpensive device gave her family crucial minutes to escape. Discover why this safety check could be the most important thing you do today.
A massive fire has engulfed a commercial unit on an industrial estate in Moreton Valence, Gloucester, prompting a huge emergency service response. Thick, acrid smoke is visible for miles, with residents urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors c
A major emergency response is underway in Yonkers after a ferocious warehouse fire sent plumes of potentially hazardous chemical smoke billowing across residential areas, prompting urgent safety warnings.
A major fire has torn through the historic Southport Pier, one of the UK's oldest pleasure piers, with crews battling the large-scale blaze through the night.
Shocking footage captures the moment a violent protest in Makassar, Indonesia, turns deadly as a massive fire engulfs city council buildings following a storming by demonstrators.
Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt and Luke Hemsworth make a surprise morale-boosting visit to US forces in Iraq, sharing moments from the set of Jack Ryan and Jack Reacher.
A catastrophic wildfire, suspected to be sparked by a discarded cigarette, has torn through Cyprus, claiming two lives and reducing multi-million pound luxury villas to ash in an apocalyptic scene.
The iconic Kimball Castle in Gilford, New Hampshire, a Gilded Age landmark, has been tragically destroyed by a devastating fire, with officials now confirming the historic structure must be demolished.
A devastating fire has ripped through the iconic Palace Theatre in Southend, with over 60 firefighters tackling the blaze. Live updates as emergency services work to save the historic building.
A significant moorland fire is raging across the North York Moors National Park, with multiple fire crews engaged in a large-scale operation to protect nearby villages and control the spread.
Fire crews are using explosive charges to combat a significant wildfire on Saddleworth Moor, West Yorkshire, with smoke visible for miles. Authorities advise residents to keep windows closed.
Emergency services battle large-scale moorland fire near Scarborough as dry conditions fuel blaze. Crews work through the night to protect nearby villages.