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Radon Gas Found at Wolf Hall's Chastleton House Set

Potentially harmful radon gas discovered at the National Trust's Chastleton House, used for filming the BBC's Wolf Hall. Planning permission sought for urgent removal works. Read the full story.

Chernobyl's safety dome damaged, containment lost

The protective shield over Chernobyl's Reactor 4 is severely damaged, losing its ability to contain radioactive material. Urgent repairs are needed to prevent a nuclear safety crisis. Read the full IAEA report.

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.

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.

Putin's radioactive tsunami torpedo threat

Vladimir Putin has escalated nuclear rhetoric by boasting about Russia's Poseidon nuclear torpedo, a weapon designed to create radioactive tsunamis that could devastate coastal cities for decades.

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.

Chernobyl Wolves Develop Cancer-Resistant Genes

Exclusive research reveals how wolves in Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone have developed genetic mutations that appear to protect them from cancer, offering potential breakthroughs for human medicine.

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.

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.

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