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US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust

In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.

State of Emergency: NT Bushfires Threaten City of Palmerston

A catastrophic bushfire emergency grips the Northern Territory, with the city of Palmerston under immediate threat. Authorities issue urgent evacuation orders as firefighters battle relentless blazes amid soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.

BBC Radio 2 Star's On-Air Stroke Scare Revelation

Popular BBC Radio 2 presenter shares terrifying moment she believed she was suffering a stroke during live broadcast, prompting immediate medical response and heartfelt listener support.

70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy

In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.

Libyan Coastguard Machine-Guns Migrant Rescue Ship

Exclusive video reveals the moment a Libyan coastguard vessel allegedly machine-gunned a migrant rescue ship operated by SOS Méditerranée. The harrowing incident occurred as the Ocean Viking attempted to aid a distressed rubber dinghy in international wat

UK Emergency Phone Alert Test This Sunday

This Sunday at 3pm, every mobile phone in the UK will receive a loud siren-like alert as part of a nationwide test of a new government emergency warning system. Find out why it's happening and what you need to do.

UK Emergency Alert Test: This Sunday at 3PM

This Sunday at 3 PM, every mobile phone in the UK will sound a loud, siren-like alarm for ten seconds as the government tests its new nationwide emergency warning system. Here's what you need to know.

UK Emergency Alert Test: Your Phone Will Scream Sunday

The UK government will test its new emergency alert system this Sunday, sending a loud siren and message to every compatible mobile phone. Find out what to expect and why it's crucial for national safety.

Virgin flight emergency landing after toilet flood

A Virgin Australia flight from Bali to Brisbane declared an emergency after a severe toilet malfunction flooded the aircraft cabin, forcing the Boeing 737 to divert to Denpasar Airport. Passengers describe chaotic scenes as wastewater seeped through the c

BA Flight Emergency: Hazmat Teams Storm Plane in Italy

Exclusive eyewitness report details the panic aboard British Airways flight BA248 as it made an emergency landing in Italy. Passengers describe chaotic scenes after 'strange smell' filled cabin, prompting major hazmat response. Full story inside.

RNLI Heroes Save Family & Dog From Rising Tide

Dramatic footage captures the moment RNLI lifeboat crews execute a perilous rescue of a family of five and their stranded dog, cut off by the fast-incoming tide on the UK coast. A story of courage and swift action.

Toddler walks into hospital with knife stuck in his head

In a heart-stopping incident, a two-year-old boy calmly walked into a Chinese hospital with a kitchen knife impaled in his head. Doctors performed a life-saving three-hour surgery to remove the blade, which had pierced his skull by 2cm. The mother claims

FEMA's Katrina Letter to Trump Revealed

Exclusive: A newly surfaced FEMA letter to Donald Trump, penned during Hurricane Katrina, exposes critical failures in disaster preparedness and offers a chilling foreshadowing of today's climate emergency challenges.

Elderly Duo Rescued From 40C Hot Tub in Buckinghamshire

Two women in their 80s were dramatically rescued after becoming trapped in a scorching 40°C hot tub at a Buckinghamshire retirement village, requiring emergency services to drain the facility in a tense operation.

Drone Zipline Rescues Israeli Hiker in French Alps

In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.

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