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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.

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.

2025 UK Bank Holidays: Six Key Dates Revealed

Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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 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.

Holiday horror as man forgets passport, misses Spain flight

A British traveller's dream holiday to Spain turned into a nightmare when he was denied boarding after forgetting a crucial document. Discover how this common mistake cost him his vacation and learn how to avoid similar travel disasters.

Indonesia School Collapse: Death Toll Hits 14

Tragedy deepens in Indonesia as emergency crews recover more victims from collapsed school building, with search operations continuing for missing persons amid growing community anguish.

I ditched my £2k holiday after 90 minutes

A British traveller's dream holiday turned into a nightmare within minutes of arrival, leading to an immediate £2,000 walkaway. Discover the shocking resort conditions that prompted this drastic decision.

Brit, 22, detained and deported from Morocco over passport

A 22-year-old British holidaymaker's dream trip to Morocco turned into a nightmare after she was detained and deported. The crisis began when Ryanair staff refused to let her board her return flight upon discovering she had left her passport in the seat p

Cruise Holiday Hell: £5.5k Insurance Nightmare

A dream Caribbean cruise turned into a financial nightmare for Texas couple Baxter and his girlfriend when a sudden medical emergency forced them to abandon their holiday, leaving them fighting for insurance reimbursement.

EasyJet strands family in wrong country; they sleep on floor

An Essex family's dream holiday to Slovenia turned into a travel disaster after an EasyJet error saw them flown to Croatia instead. Abandoned without support, they were forced to sleep on the cold airport floor with two young children.

Lake Ohrid: The Viral Summer Escape for 2024

Discover Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia's hidden gem that's going viral as the ultimate affordable and crowd-free alternative to packed European hotspots this summer.

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