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Six die in Lisbon car fire near US Embassy

Tragedy in Lisbon as six people perish in a horrific car fire outside the US Embassy. Investigation underway into the early morning accident. Read the latest updates.

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.

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.

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.

British couple killed in Lisbon tram crash tragedy

A British couple's romantic getaway to Lisbon ended in tragedy when they were killed in a horrific tram collision. Philip Haines and his partner died instantly in the accident that has shocked Portugal's capital.

Dozens perish in UK coach inferno after motorway collision

A catastrophic motorway collision in England sparked a devastating fireball that engulfed a luxury coach, with witnesses reporting dozens of passengers trapped aboard in what authorities describe as one of Britain's worst road tragedies in recent memory.

Uganda Bus Crash: 10 Dead in Gulu-Kampala Tragedy

At least ten people have died and dozens more are injured after a devastating bus crash in northern Uganda. The overloaded bus was travelling from Gulu to Kampala when the tragedy struck.

Lisbon Funicular Crash: Brake Failure Blamed

New investigation findings expose the mechanical failure behind Lisbon's historic Lavra funicular accident that injured over 20 people, raising urgent safety questions about Portugal's ageing transport infrastructure.

Faulty cable caused Lisbon funicular crash

Official investigation uncovers critical cable failure behind Lisbon's funicular emergency that injured 14 people, raising urgent questions about transport safety protocols.

Lisbon cable car emergency over faulty modifications

Exclusive investigation uncovers how unauthorised modifications to Lisbon's iconic cable car system created dangerous conditions, forcing emergency shutdown and leaving tourists stranded across the Portuguese capital.

British Virgin Islands face tsunami threat

New geological research reveals the Caribbean paradise of the British Virgin Islands faces a significant tsunami risk from nearby fault lines, with experts calling for urgent preparedness measures.

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