BASE jumper rescued in dramatic Moab helicopter operation
A BASE jumper was dramatically rescued after being pinned to a Utah cliff face by a parachute. Watch the perilous helicopter hoist operation that saved their life.
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Man rescued from Manchester river in 2am emergency
Dramatic overnight rescue in Manchester as firefighters save a man from the River Medlock. Emergency services praised for swift response. Read the full story.
Global Summit May Ban Cigarette Filters Over Pollution
A major WHO conference will debate banning cigarette filters, the world's most littered item causing toxic plastic pollution. Experts call for urgent action to protect the environment and public health.
Vaping harms teen memory and mood, study says
Experts warn the teen vaping epidemic is compromising children's rights, harming memory, mood, and attention. Urgent regulation is needed to protect youth.
Alaska Governor rescues fishermen in Bering Sea emergency
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy turns rescuer during dangerous Bering Sea mission, helping save four fishermen from treacherous waters near Bethel in extraordinary emergency operation.
Australia's smoking crackdown fuels smuggling epidemic
Australia's aggressive anti-smoking policies have triggered an unprecedented black market boom, with soaring cigarette prices fuelling a lucrative smuggling trade that's overwhelming border authorities.
UK smokers pay £9,000 annually in tobacco taxes
Exclusive analysis reveals the staggering amount British smokers contribute in tobacco taxes annually, with heavy users paying over £9,000 to the Treasury.
SNP plans minimum pricing for tobacco in Scotland
The Scottish Government is considering implementing minimum unit pricing for tobacco products, mirroring their controversial alcohol policy. Health campaigners welcome the move while critics warn of unintended consequences.
Zombie Vapes: Exploding Disposable E-Cigarettes Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how discarded disposable vapes with live batteries are causing fires in waste trucks and recycling centres, creating a toxic 'zombie vape' phenomenon threatening public safety.
British women stranded in Himalayas as army rescue fails
Exclusive: Three British and Irish women remain trapped in Nepal's treacherous Hidden Valley as military rescue teams face extreme weather and dangerous terrain in desperate bid to reach them.
Zombie Vape Battery Explodes in UK Home
Shocking footage reveals the dangerous reality of disposable vapes as a 'zombie' battery violently explodes in a British home, sparking urgent safety warnings.
SF cliff rescue: Dog saved from 300ft fall
A daring helicopter rescue operation saved a dog that fell 300 feet down a San Francisco cliff, with emergency crews working tirelessly through challenging conditions.
Human chain rescues woman from sinking car
Dramatic footage captures the moment quick-thinking strangers formed an impromptu human chain to save a trapped driver as her vehicle submerged in South Carolina waters.
NYPD officers execute dramatic Harlem River rescue
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.
Family rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay drama
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
Cat's adorable reaction to tree rescue goes viral
A viral video captures the emotional moment a ginger cat is rescued after 48 hours stuck up a tree, showing incredible feline gratitude that's melting hearts worldwide.
Richard Madeley: Why I never tried drugs
Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley reveals his lifelong abstinence from drugs, fearing addiction vulnerability while maintaining a staggering 60-cigarette daily habit for years.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Vaping Causes Man's Lung to Collapse - Medical Warning
A healthy 34-year-old Texas man suffered a catastrophic collapsed lung directly linked to vaping, with doctors issuing an urgent health warning about the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes.
UK urged to ban cigarette filters over health and environment
Leading health experts and environmental campaigners are calling for an immediate ban on cigarette filters in the UK, citing mounting evidence of their devastating impact on public health and the environment.
Hero uses JCB digger to save man from drowning in river
In an incredible display of quick thinking, a construction worker used a JCB digger to rescue a man struggling in a swollen river in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Owl rescued after 100-mile flight to North Sea oil rig
A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a short-eared owl survives Storm Amy, landing on a North Sea oil rig 100 miles from shore before being safely returned to land.
Heroic Rescue Saves Dog From California Storm Waters
Incredible rescue mission saves drowning dog from treacherous California river currents during severe storm, as emergency crews risk their lives in heart-stopping water operation.
EU Considering Total Ban on Cigarettes
Brussels officials are exploring radical proposals to phase out cigarette sales across member states, potentially creating Europe's first smoke-free generation in decades.
Vaping Danger: Study Reveals Hidden Health Risk
Groundbreaking research uncovers how vaping could be weakening your body's defences against serious infections. Experts issue urgent warning to e-cigarette users across the UK.
Michael Barrymore in furious shop argument over cigarettes
Disgraced TV presenter Michael Barrymore was filmed in a heated argument with a London shopkeeper after a packet of cigarettes fell to the floor, with the entertainer accusing staff of 'making up new laws' in dramatic footage.
One vape puff put my son in ICU fighting for life
A mother's harrowing warning after her healthy teenage son suffered catastrophic lung failure from a single use of an e-cigarette, requiring life support and weeks of hospital care.
Labour's Major Vaping Crackdown: Flavour Bans & Plain Packaging
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government plans comprehensive vaping restrictions including flavour bans, plain packaging and stricter retail controls to tackle youth addiction crisis.
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
Teen dies after first vape triggers cardiac arrest
A 15-year-old boy has tragically passed away after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest believed to be triggered by vaping just a single e-cigarette, leaving his family and community in mourning.
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