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British climber stranded at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'

A desperate rescue mission is underway on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat after a British climber became stranded at 22,000ft. His son makes emotional plea as teams battle brutal -50°C winds on the world's ninth-highest peak.

Toddler walks into hospital with knife stuck in his head

In a heart-stopping incident, a two-year-old boy calmly walked into a Chinese hospital with a kitchen knife impaled in his head. Doctors performed a life-saving three-hour surgery to remove the blade, which had pierced his skull by 2cm. The mother claims

FEMA's Katrina Letter to Trump Revealed

Exclusive: A newly surfaced FEMA letter to Donald Trump, penned during Hurricane Katrina, exposes critical failures in disaster preparedness and offers a chilling foreshadowing of today's climate emergency challenges.

Elderly Duo Rescued From 40C Hot Tub in Buckinghamshire

Two women in their 80s were dramatically rescued after becoming trapped in a scorching 40°C hot tub at a Buckinghamshire retirement village, requiring emergency services to drain the facility in a tense operation.

Russian Climber Feared Dead in Manaslu Avalanche

A Russian mountaineer is missing and presumed dead after a catastrophic avalanche on Nepal's Mount Manaslu. The search for 58-year-old Vitaly Lazo has been called off due to extreme danger, as the climbing community mourns another high-altitude tragedy.

Drone Zipline Rescues Israeli Hiker in French Alps

In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.

Boeing 747 Engine Fire After Manchester Takeoff

A Boeing 747 cargo plane was forced into a dramatic emergency landing at Manchester Airport after a catastrophic engine failure and fire erupted moments after takeoff. Shocking footage captures the blaze as the aircraft circles to dump fuel.

Abuja building collapse kills two, traps several

A multi-storey building collapsed in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, killing at least two people and trapping several others. Emergency teams are working to rescue survivors as authorities investigate the cause.

Stuart Martin's flight diverted after medical emergency

Outlander star Stuart Martin faced a real-life drama when his flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a fellow passenger suffered a medical emergency. The harrowing incident unfolded at 30,000 feet.

UK emergency alert test: What to expect

The UK government is set to trial a nationwide emergency alert system, sending a test message to all smartphones. Here's what to expect and why it matters.

UK Emergency Alert Test Coming Soon

The UK government is set to conduct a nationwide emergency alert test in the coming weeks. Here's everything you need to know about the drill, its purpose, and how it will affect you.

Emergency landing at Birmingham Airport causes delays

Dozens of passengers faced delays at Birmingham Airport after a flight from Amsterdam made an emergency landing due to a medical incident, requiring urgent assistance from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Bystander saves life with CPR in Cardiff

A woman in Cardiff owes her life to a bystander who performed CPR after she suffered a cardiac arrest. The British Heart Foundation highlights the importance of CPR training.

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