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Amber 'Danger to Life' Rain Warning for UK

An amber weather warning for heavy rain and potential flooding is in force across parts of Wales and England. Homes and businesses face disruption. Stay safe and avoid travel.

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.

New 12-hour ice warning issued for UK

The Met Office has issued a new 12-hour yellow weather warning for ice as a severe cold snap hits the UK. Drivers urged to take extreme caution on treacherous roads.

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.

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.

Porsche left dangling on cliff after GPS shortcut disaster

A German tourist's luxury holiday took a terrifying turn when his satellite navigation system led his Porsche up a treacherous mountain path, leaving the vehicle teetering dangerously on a cliff edge in southern Italy.

UK Storm Warning: 70mph Winds and Flood Risk

The Met Office has escalated weather alerts across southern England and Wales as a powerful storm system threatens 70mph winds and intense rainfall, sparking major travel disruption fears.

British family homeless after Spanish property nightmare

A British family's dream of owning a sun-drenched Spanish villa turned into a devastating reality when construction flaws left them homeless and facing financial ruin. Discover their cautionary tale of overseas property investment gone terribly wrong.

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.

6.5 Quake Hits Philippines - Tsunami Alert Issued

A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, prompting urgent tsunami warnings and mass evacuations as authorities fear devastating waves could hit coastal communities.

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