Aussie swimming icon's clever Olympic medal security trick
Olympic champion reveals the clever hiding spot where he keeps his precious gold medals safe from potential thieves at his Melbourne home.
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Cold War nuclear bunker with blast monitor for sale
A remarkable piece of Cold War history has emerged on the property market - a fully-equipped nuclear bunker complete with original blast monitoring equipment, hidden beneath a Scottish hillside.
Emergency water bans imposed in Southeast UK amid heatwave
Southern Water declares 'essential use only' emergency for thousands in West Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire as reservoir levels plummet during prolonged heatwave.
New Water Rules to Save UK Families £100 a Year
Millions of British households are set for cheaper water bills as regulators unveil a major crackdown on water company profits, promising significant savings and cleaner rivers.
Water firms to pay £194 to millions after failure
Thames Water and other major suppliers are forced to pay £194 to customers after missing key performance targets on sewage, supply, and pollution. Find out if you're due compensation.
Urgent Hosepipe Ban Warning for UK Households
Millions of Britons face imminent garden hose restrictions as water companies issue urgent drought warnings. Discover the essential actions to avoid fines and protect supplies during the heatwave.
Stop Flushing Wet Wipes: The £100M UK Blockage Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how a nationwide 'flush-and-forget' habit is causing sewage chaos, environmental damage, and adding millions to water bills. Discover the shocking truth about what really happens after you flush.
Riley Gaines slams Ben Stiller, Jimmy Kimmel in trans sports row
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines launches scathing attack on Hollywood celebrities Ben Stiller and Jimmy Kimmel for their stance on transgender athletes in women's sports. The debate intensifies as Gaines joins Charlie Kirk's podcast.
Swim instructor jailed for child sex abuse
A Nova Scotia swimming instructor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a horrific campaign of sexual abuse against multiple young children entrusted to his care.
Pakistan's 'Water God' Statue Sparks Religious Tension
A controversial statue of a 'water god' in Pakistan's Punjab province has ignited religious tensions and drawn attention to the region's severe water scarcity issues, prompting official action.
Arctic Blast Sends UK Temperatures Plummeting to -9C
Britain braces for a brutal Arctic freeze as temperatures plummet to -9C, with the Met Office warning of widespread frost, ice, and treacherous conditions. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.
Persistent Cold Hands Could Signal Raynaud's
Experts warn that constantly cold extremities could be a red flag for Raynaud's phenomenon, a vascular condition affecting millions. Learn the symptoms and when to see a GP.
Cold War Umbrella Assassination: KGB's Ricin Plot Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals KGB's suspected involvement in the 1978 umbrella murder of Georgi Markov. New forensic evidence points to a ricin pellet, echoing tactics from Netflix's 'The Killer'.
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
Water Bills to Rise by £19 a Year from April 2025
Households across England and Wales face an average £19 increase in their annual water bills starting April 2025, as regulator Ofwat approves the rise to fund critical infrastructure and environmental improvements.
Ian Thorpe: I almost quit before Sydney 2000 glory
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe opens up for the first time about his devastating mental health crisis and how he nearly walked away from swimming just months before his historic Sydney 2000 triumph.
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.
Govt axes water social tariff as bills set to soar 44%
Exclusive: Government abandons promised social tariff for water bills, leaving struggling households across the UK to face crippling price hikes of up to 44% from Thames Water and other suppliers.
DNA Breakthrough in 39-Year-Old Missing Baby Case
A major DNA development has given new hope to the family of Nicky Verstappen, a baby who vanished 39 years ago. Dutch authorities are now pursuing a 'very promising' new lead in one of the Netherlands' most enduring mysteries.
Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water
A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.
Mother Charged in 41-Year-Old Iowa Newborn Death Cold Case
In a landmark development for a decades-old Iowa cold case, authorities have charged a 61-year-old woman with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her newborn son, whose remains were discovered in a field in 1983.
Water companies fined £500k for customer service failures
UK water regulators have slapped two major suppliers with hefty fines totalling over half a million pounds for severe customer service and complaints handling failures, impacting vulnerable households across England.
Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty
Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.
Alphabet Killer Confesses to Fourth Murder in Documentary
Exclusive details emerge as serial killer Joseph Naso confesses to a fourth murder in a groundbreaking documentary, solving a decades-old California cold case and sending shockwaves through the true crime community.
Arizona Town Sinks as Megafarms Drain Ancient Aquifers
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.
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.
UK's 'World's Scariest Waterslide' Traps Swimmers Underwater
Shocking footage emerges of the 'Cobra' waterslide in the UK, dubbed the world's scariest, after it violently trapped swimmers underwater, forcing a frantic rescue. Exclusive details on the investigation.
Hollywood's Unsolved Mystery: Legend's Son Vanishes
The mysterious 1969 vanishing of Hollywood icon Jean Spangler's nephew, Bruce, remains one of Tinseltown's most haunting cold cases. New details emerge about the possible mafia connection and the eerie clues left behind.
Arctic Blast Grips Australian East Coast With Record Cold
A severe polar cold snap has engulfed Australia's eastern seaboard, bringing unprecedented sub-zero temperatures, widespread frosts, and snow to low-lying regions, disrupting travel and daily life.
UK's -10C Arctic Freeze: Exact Date For Snow Revealed
Brits brace for a dramatic temperature plunge as a colossal 600-mile Scandinavian weather system is set to unleash snow, ice, and sub-zero -10C chills. Get the full forecast and exact dates for the deep freeze hitting the UK.
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