NASA's First ISS Medical Evacuation Underway
NASA is executing its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, returning a Crew-11 astronaut to Earth months early. Read the full details of the unprecedented contingency plan.
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Firefighter crawls across frozen pond to rescue dog
A dramatic ice rescue in Rhode Island saved a golden retriever named Phoenix. Watch the heroic firefighter crawl across a frozen pond in a viral video. Read the full story.
Huge Rescue Op for Missing Family in Withernsea Sea
A massive multi-agency rescue operation is underway off the East Yorkshire coast after reports of a family in trouble. Coastguard teams battle horrendous conditions. Follow live updates.
RSPCA's 2025 wackiest animal rescues revealed
The RSPCA has unveiled its list of the most bizarre animal rescues of 2025, featuring a fox in a chair, a puffin blown 110 miles inland, and a kitten in a sewage works. Discover the incredible stories of survival.
Innospace rocket crashes after Brazil launch failure
A South Korean commercial rocket crashed just 30 seconds after launch from Brazil's Alcantara Space Center, causing shares to tumble. Read the full analysis of this space setback.
JCB used in dramatic seal rescue on Orkney island
A stranded seal pup was dramatically rescued from rocks at a Westray ferry terminal using a JCB. Read how teamwork between marine medics and a salmon firm saved the day.
China launches emergency space rescue mission
China launches uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft on emergency mission to rescue three astronauts stranded at Tiangong space station after window damage. Read the full story.
China launches Shenzhou 22 to rescue stranded astronauts
China launches a rescue spacecraft after a damaged vessel leaves three astronauts temporarily stranded on the Tiangong space station. Discover the details of this high-stakes mission.
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.
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.
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.
SpaceX to rescue Chinese astronauts in emergency mission
In an unprecedented space collaboration, Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares emergency mission to save Chinese astronauts stranded in orbit after spacecraft failure.
China's astronauts host first space barbecue in orbit
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have successfully tested a revolutionary electric oven, cooking meals including grilled fish and beef in zero gravity - a major advancement for long-duration space missions.
Chinese Space Station Dodges Space Junk Threat
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station performed emergency manoeuvres to avoid collision with space debris, highlighting the escalating danger of orbital junk threatening global space operations.
NASA Astronauts Stranded on ISS Amid Boeing Spacecraft Crisis
Exclusive: Two NASA astronauts face indefinite delay returning to Earth as Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft battles multiple helium leaks and thruster failures, raising serious questions about crew safety and Boeing's space programme viability.
Chinese astronauts stranded after space debris collision
Exclusive report reveals Chinese astronauts face extended space mission after their Shenzhou-20 spacecraft was struck by orbital debris, raising concerns about space safety and satellite congestion.
Daring Hudson River rescue saves American swimmer
A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.
Huntingdon hero saves choking man with rag mop
Quick-thinking Liam Glennon becomes local hero after using an unconventional tool to save a choking man's life during a dramatic emergency in Huntingdon town centre.
Animal Rescue Callouts Surge for England's Firefighters
New data reveals dramatic increase in animal rescue operations by fire services, with crews responding to everything from trapped swans to stranded horses as charities struggle with funding cuts.
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.
Halloween superhero costume leads to real-life rescue mission
An ordinary Halloween celebration turned into an extraordinary real-life rescue when a man dressed as a superhero found himself saving a stranger's life in a dramatic nighttime emergency.
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.
Halloween costume walker rescued from Welsh mountains
A Halloween celebration turned into a real-life nightmare for a walker on a Welsh mountain, prompting a major rescue operation involving multiple emergency services.
NASA: Astronaut's DNA changed after year in space
Exclusive: NASA astronaut Scott Kelly experienced fundamental DNA changes during his record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station, reveals groundbreaking twin study with earthbound brother Mark.
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.
1950s British UFO Mystery Finally Solved
Newly uncovered documents reveal startling details about a mysterious 1950s space phenomenon that had British scientists and military officials completely stumped for decades.
BBC's Space Documentary Reveals NASA's Dark Secrets
Christopher Stevens delivers a gripping review of the BBC's explosive new documentary revealing the dark secrets of NASA's early space programme - from institutional sexism to personal tragedies that haunted astronauts' families.
Man rescued from quicksand on Welsh beach in tide race
A walker faced a nightmare scenario when he became trapped in quicksand on a Welsh beach, sparking a dramatic three-hour rescue operation against the incoming tide.
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.
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