Teen swimmer dies in Thames tragedy during heatwave
Exclusive: The devastated family of 17-year-old Marcus Fakanas breaks their silence after the talented swimmer tragically drowned in the River Thames during a scorching London heatwave.
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Father of three drowns in River Tyne tragedy
A devoted family man tragically lost his life after falling into the River Tyne following a night out with friends, leaving behind a heartbroken family and three young children.
Sewage Crisis Threatens Britain's Historic Sporting Events
Exclusive investigation reveals how sewage pollution is threatening Britain's most cherished sporting traditions, from The Boat Race to The Grand National, with organisers and athletes speaking out about the environmental emergency.
Hudson River radioactive contamination shock
Groundbreaking research reveals alarming radioactive contamination in the Hudson River, raising urgent environmental and public health concerns for New York communities.
Paddlewheel Cruises Return to the Seine
Discover the romantic allure of traditional paddlewheel river cruising as CroisiEurope launches nostalgic voyages along the Seine, offering a unique perspective on Paris and Normandy.
Father accused of throwing newborn into Mississippi River
A Missouri father faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly throwing his two-week-old daughter into the Mississippi River. The tragic incident unfolded after a confrontation with the child's mother.
Toddler dies after falling into river in West Yorkshire
A community is in mourning after a two-year-old boy died following a tragic incident where he fell into a river in West Yorkshire. Emergency services performed a major search and rescue operation.
Swimmers Return To Chicago River After 50-Year Ban
In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.
Body found in river identified as missing Dezi Freeman
The body of 26-year-old Dezi Freeman has been recovered from the River Wear, bringing a tragic end to the search for the man last seen playing a late-night 'hunt game' with friends in Durham.
Viking Tonle: New Luxury Mekong River Cruise Ship Launches
Embark on a journey aboard Viking Tonle, the newest and most luxurious ship to grace the Mekong River. Discover how its innovative design, cultural immersion programmes, and commitment to sustainable tourism are redefining luxury river cruising in Southea
Sydney Mum Charged Over River Attempted Murder of Daughters
A 27-year-old Sydney woman has been charged with the attempted murder of her two young daughters after a harrowing incident at a Windsor riverbank. The community is in shock as details emerge.
Police Investigated Over Windsor Castle Security Breach During Trump Visit
Exclusive: Police watchdog investigates Thames Valley force's handling of a major security breach near Windsor Castle during President Trump's 2018 UK visit, raising serious questions about royal protection protocols.
River Thames Tragedy That Transformed Tali Lennox's Art
The heartbreaking story of model Tali Lennox, whose boyfriend tragically drowned in the River Thames, and how she channelled her grief into a powerful new artistic direction. A tale of love, loss, and artistic rebirth.
DRC Boat Disaster: 180+ Dead in Congo River Tragedy
A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.
Rome's River Tiber to be made swimmable in major clean-up
The River Tiber in Rome, once a polluted no-go zone, is being transformed into a swimmable waterway, with the first official bathing areas planned within four years under a major environmental initiative.
50 Years of Watching the River Wye Change and Decline
An intimate, half-century chronicle of the River Wye's dramatic decline, from a thriving ecosystem to a shadow of its former self, revealing the stark reality of the UK's nature crisis.
Thames 'Wet Wipe Island': London's Man-Made Monster
A monstrous man-made island, the size of two tennis courts, has been exposed in the River Thames. Built entirely from discarded wet wipes and sewage debris, it's a stark symbol of London's plastic pollution crisis and the failure of 'flushable' product la
Hippo Capsizes Boat in Ivory Coast, 12 Rescued
A boat carrying 21 people was capsized by a hippopotamus on the Sassandra River in Ivory Coast, leading to a dramatic rescue operation for a dozen passengers.
Girl, 9, Found Dead in River Thames in London Tragedy
A major search operation for a missing nine-year-old girl in London has ended in tragedy after her body was recovered from the River Thames. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.
Oklahoma Teen's Drowning Prompts UK Safety Warnings
The tragic drowning of a 16-year-old LSU football recruit in Oklahoma sparks critical water safety warnings from UK authorities as summer approaches.
Thames Torso Mystery: 20 Year Hunt for Boy in the Blue
Twenty years after the discovery of 'Adam's' torso in the Thames, Scotland Yard's grisly ritual murder case remains one of its most haunting unsolved crimes. New forensic techniques offer a final hope for justice.
Man dies after being rescued from River Thames in London
A man has tragically died after being pulled from the River Thames in a major emergency response near Tower Bridge. The incident prompted a large-scale operation involving multiple emergency services.
Body of Dezi Freeman, 21, found in York's River Ouse
The body of Dezi Freeman, 21, has been formally identified after being discovered in the River Ouse in York. The search for the missing young man concludes tragically as police confirm no suspicious circumstances.
Olympians swim in raw sewage to protest Thames pollution
British Olympians protest Thames sewage pollution with a hazardous swim from Parliament to Tower Bridge, demanding government action on water company discharges.
Celebrity Cruises Launches New Luxury River Ships
Celebrity Cruises announces its first-ever river cruise fleet, Celebrity River Cruises, with four luxurious ships set to sail Europe's iconic waterways from Spring 2025.
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