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Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged

Cape Cod Family Rescued After Boat Fire

A Massachusetts family's fishing trip turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire off Cape Cod, leaving them stranded in the Atlantic until a dramatic coastguard rescue.

Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.

American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency

An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.

Alaska National Guard rescues four from Bering Sea

In a dramatic overnight operation, Alaska National Guard personnel braved treacherous conditions to rescue four individuals from the frigid Bering Sea after their vessel capsized near Bethel.

Orca attack sinks yacht, family of five rescued

A British family's holiday turned to terror when orcas attacked and sank their yacht, leading to a dramatic sea rescue of three children and their parents in Portuguese waters.

British tourist rescued after 12-hour jet ski ordeal

A British holidaymaker's dream vacation turned into a desperate fight for survival when he was swept out to sea on a jet ski and spent 12 harrowing hours clinging to buoys before a dramatic rescue.

Elderly Sailor Rescued After 45-Hour Atlantic Ordeal

An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.

Cargo ship anchor severs vital internet cables in Long Beach

A major internet outage looms after a cargo ship's anchor severed vital subsea cables in Long Beach. The incident exposes the fragility of global digital infrastructure and raises serious questions about maritime safety protocols.

Chinese 'Kamikaze' Drone Hits Taiwanese Ship in Strait

Exclusive: A suspected Chinese maritime drone collided with a Taiwanese commercial vessel in the Taiwan Strait, escalating military tensions. The incident, captured on video, raises fears of a new era of asymmetric warfare.

Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters

The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.

Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla fails hours after departure

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was seen laughing as the controversial 'Gaza Freedom Flotilla' was compelled to abandon its voyage from Spain just hours after departure, following a mysterious technical failure and potential diplomatic pressure.

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