The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
Newly released 911 calls expose frantic pleas during the Texas Hill Country floods in July 2025, which killed 136 people. Hear the desperate voices from rooftops and trees.
Hundreds of harrowing 911 calls from the catastrophic July 4 floods in Texas have been released, revealing desperate pleas for help as victims were trapped in attics and swept away.
Arch Manning threw a touchdown and ran for a score as No. 16 Texas beat No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17, spoiling the Aggies' undefeated season. Read the full match report.
A woman's quest for TikTok fame backfires after she wades into the polluted San Antonio River Walk to find her phone, sparking health concerns. Read the full story.
Texas public schools face conflicting court orders over displaying the Ten Commandments, creating a constitutional dilemma. Discover how educators are navigating this contentious mandate.
A woman launched a foul-mouthed tirade and pepper-sprayed eight people, including a toddler, on San Antonio's River Walk. Police are investigating the shocking assault. Read the full story.
Scientists discover temporarily anaesthetising the retina can 'reboot' it to an early state, potentially curing amblyopia or 'lazy eye' in adults. A new treatment approach may be on the horizon.
Criminology students at the University of Texas Arlington helped police solve a 1991 murder, leading to an arrest. Discover how this cold case partnership brought justice.
Lubbock removes beloved Buddy Holly glasses crosswalk after Texas governor mandates road safety. Rock and roll tribute falls victim to political artwork ban. Read the full story.
Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.
Gwent Police launch urgent search in Cwmbran's Afon Elwyd after man seen in water. Emergency services responding to welfare incident. Follow for live updates.
In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.
Shocking discovery in Texas suburb as police rescue woman found partially clothed and chained outside a property. Five individuals now face serious charges in what authorities describe as a deeply troubling investigation.
A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.
The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.
Discover how conservationists in Northumberland are helping wild salmon overcome man-made barriers on their epic upstream journeys with an ingenious fish ladder solution.
In a dramatic late-night operation, NYPD officers pulled a man from the treacherous waters of the Harlem River in a heart-stopping rescue mission caught on bodycam footage.
In a story of incredible survival, a seven-month-old baby is rescued unharmed after being torn from his mother's grasp during a devastating tornado in Texas.
Austin Police Department launches massive manhunt after downtown shooting incident leaves multiple victims wounded, including two in critical condition.
Severe weather emergency unfolds across Texas as destructive tornadoes and baseball-sized hail pummel communities, triggering widespread damage and urgent safety warnings.
Discover how young volunteers are transforming the Klamath River ecosystem in America's most ambitious dam removal project, creating new habitats for salmon and healing tribal lands.
The widow of Miguel Garcia Hernandez speaks out after her husband was fatally shot by ICE agents during a controversial operation in Texas, raising serious questions about use of force and accountability.
Exclusive military analysis reveals how Russian forces have become sitting ducks on the Dnipro's east bank, suffering catastrophic losses in what soldiers are calling a 'suicide mission' against Ukraine's precision strikes.
Shocking footage emerges of a Texas street fight that escalated into a fatal hit-and-run, leaving two dead and a community in mourning as police hunt for the driver.
A 47-year-old funeral home employee has died in a devastating workplace incident after being crushed by a heavy burial vault at a Texas cemetery. The tragic accident has sparked safety investigations.
Shocking child neglect case in Copperas Cove as mother Kristy Faye Faussett and boyfriend John Henry McNeill abandon young child to attend multiple parties.
Netflix reveals Virgin River Season 7 production timeline as fans face extended wait for the beloved drama's final chapter. Exclusive details on filming schedule and what to expect.
A California father faces murder charges after his 4-year-old son was swept away by powerful river currents in a tragic incident that has shocked the community. Read the full investigation details.
The iconic Texas Tech tortilla-throwing tradition has been officially banned after 35 years, sparking outrage among students and alumni who cherished the unique game day custom.