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.
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Uganda Landslide Tragedy: 63 Dead at Primary School
At least 63 people, mostly children, are feared dead after catastrophic landslides buried classrooms at Bakuku Primary School in Uganda's Bududa district during heavy rainfall.
Paris Tornado: One Dead, Dozens Injured in City Centre
A devastating tornado has struck central Paris, leaving one person dead and multiple injured as emergency services battle the aftermath of the unprecedented weather event.
MP warns Hillsborough Law could create 'slippery slope'
Labour MP Ian Byrne raises urgent concerns about the proposed Hillsborough Law, warning it could set a dangerous precedent for future tragedy responses while honouring victims' legacy.
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.
Deadly Bangladesh Factory Fire Claims Multiple Lives
A devastating factory fire in Bangladesh's Mirpur area has resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries, raising serious concerns about industrial safety standards in the region.
Major explosion at Tennessee factory prompts emergency response
A significant industrial explosion has occurred at a factory in Tennessee, prompting massive emergency response and raising concerns about potential casualties and environmental impact.
Tennessee Bomb Factory Fire Kills 18 Workers
Exclusive investigation uncovers catastrophic safety breaches at Tennessee explosives plant where 18 workers perished in devastating fire. The tragedy exposes alarming workplace conditions that turned factory into death trap.
No Survivors in Tennessee Explosives Factory Explosion
A catastrophic explosion at a Tennessee explosives manufacturing plant has left no survivors, with emergency crews discovering multiple fatalities in the wreckage. The devastating incident has prompted a major federal investigation.
Tennessee Chemical Plant Explosion: Multiple Missing
A massive explosion at a Tennessee chemical plant has left multiple people missing and injured, with emergency services conducting desperate search operations amid ongoing safety concerns.
Tennessee military plant explosion leaves multiple dead
A devastating explosion at a military manufacturing facility in Tennessee has resulted in multiple fatalities and missing persons, with emergency services continuing search operations amid the wreckage.
Tennessee Chemical Plant Explosion: Multiple Fatalities
A massive explosion at a Tennessee chemical plant has left multiple people dead and several critically injured, with emergency services battling the aftermath in Bucksnort.
Tennessee plant explosion causes multiple casualties
A devastating explosion at a Tennessee chemical plant has left multiple people dead and injured, with emergency services continuing their response in Bucksnort.
Deadly Tennessee Plant Explosion: Multiple Fatalities
A massive explosion at a manufacturing facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee has left multiple people dead and several others critically injured in what authorities are calling a major industrial disaster.
Father of three dies in industrial air hose explosion
A 45-year-old father of three has died in a horrific workplace accident after a compressed air hose exploded with tremendous force at a Milton Keynes industrial estate, leaving his family and community devastated.
Bosnian village remembers 19 flood victims one year on
A small Bosnian village solemnly remembers the 19 victims of catastrophic flooding and a devastating landslide that struck exactly one year ago, forever changing their community.
Indonesia School Collapse: Death Toll Hits 14
Tragedy deepens in Indonesia as emergency crews recover more victims from collapsed school building, with search operations continuing for missing persons amid growing community anguish.
Taiwan's great flood clean-up: community unites to rebuild
In an extraordinary display of community spirit, thousands of volunteers from all walks of life descended on a devastated Taiwanese town to help clear the wreckage left by catastrophic flooding.
Super Typhoon Ragasa Aftermath: Philippines Devastation
Exclusive aerial footage shows catastrophic damage across Philippine communities as Super Typhoon Ragasa leaves trail of destruction, with rescue operations underway.
Met Police Officers Vote for Unite Union in Landmark Ballot
In a dramatic shift, London's Metropolitan Police officers have voted to be represented by Unite the union for workplace matters, signalling deep discontent over pay and conditions.
Wrexham's 1934 Pit Disaster Records to Go on Public Display
Previously unseen archives detailing the 1934 Gresford Colliery disaster, one of Britain's worst mining tragedies, are set for public display near the original site in Wrexham, offering a poignant glimpse into the past.
Stoke-on-Trent's Potteries Face an Existential Crisis
The iconic home of Wedgwood and a centuries-old ceramics industry confronts a perfect storm of economic pressures, energy costs, and a struggle for its very identity. Can the Potteries reinvent itself for the 21st century?
Jaguar Land Rover factories shut after major cyber attack
Exclusive: A severe ransomware attack has forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production at its UK factories, raising major concerns over cybersecurity in Britain's critical manufacturing sector.
Sydney Metro Strikes: Second Week of Commuter Chaos
Sydney faces another week of severe transport disruption as rail workers escalate industrial action over pay and conditions, causing major delays for thousands of commuters.
Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory
A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.
Worker dies in tragic accident at Wisconsin pizza factory
A 52-year-old man has died following a horrific industrial accident at a Wisconsin pizza factory, after becoming trapped in a machine used to load toppings.
Man dies after climbing on collapsing bin in Manchester
A man has died in a shocking industrial accident in Manchester city centre after a commercial bin he was climbing on collapsed, leading to fatal crush injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save him.
Jaguar Land Rover Halts Production Amid Pay Dispute
Jaguar Land Rover suspends production at its Halewood plant following a significant vote by Unite union members to reject the company's pay offer and initiate industrial action.
Gatwick Airport Braces for 8 Days of Strike Action
Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.
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