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Santa's helicopter in near-miss after debris strike

A festive helicopter carrying Santa was forced to abort its landing in Cedar City, Utah, after debris was sucked into its rotors, injuring one attendee. Read the full story of the close call.

Water firms issued £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution

England's water industry raised billions via green bonds for environmental projects while maintaining a poor pollution record. Critics call it 'corporate greenwash on steroids'. Discover the full investigation.

Pollution Crisis Hits English Bathing Waters

One in seven English bathing waters rated as polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough South Bay and Bognor Regis not recommended for swimming. Discover the shocking truth behind England's water quality crisis.

Atmospheric River Soaks Southern California

An unusually strong atmospheric river is drenching Southern California, threatening dangerous debris flows in LA's fire-ravaged areas. Stay informed and safe.

Chinese astronauts stranded by space junk to return

Three Chinese astronauts, stranded on the Tiangong station after a space debris impact, will return to Earth using their replacement crew's capsule. The incident highlights the growing danger of orbital junk.

Polio detected in Germany after 30 years

The wild polio virus has been identified in a Hamburg sewage sample, the first such discovery in Germany in over three decades. Health officials stress the risk remains low due to high vaccination rates. #PublicHealth

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.

Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes

Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.

Rome's fountain turns into sewage spectacle

Shocking scenes in Rome as the iconic Barcaccia Fountain transforms into a bubbling cesspool, leaving tourists horrified and authorities scrambling for answers.

Connecticut Water War: Towns Clash Over Sewage Costs

A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.

Philadelphia Sewage Crisis: Wastewater Floods City

Environmental emergency declared as Philadelphia's ageing sewer systems overflow, dumping millions of gallons of untreated sewage into rivers and streets. Health warnings issued for residents.

Storm Benjamin: Met Office Issues Danger to Life Warning

The Met Office has escalated weather warnings as Storm Benjamin brings severe gales and torrential rain across the UK, with amber alerts highlighting potential danger to life from flying debris and coastal damage.

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Over UK Tonight

The spectacular Orionid meteor shower reaches its breathtaking peak tonight, offering stargazers across Britain their best chance to witness nature's celestial fireworks display.

Space debris crashes on Australian farm

A mysterious object from space crashes into remote Australian farmland, with experts pointing to Chinese rocket debris as the likely culprit in this extraordinary celestial incident.

United Airlines jet nearly hit by space debris

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Paris had a terrifying near-miss with space junk, highlighting the growing danger of orbital debris to commercial aviation.

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