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.
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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.
Sydney Transport Crisis: Major Rail Delays Hit Network
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills multiple in Philippines flooding
Tropical Storm Kalmaegi unleashes devastation across Cebu province, claiming multiple lives and triggering catastrophic flooding as rescue operations intensify.
Glasgow's Free Transport for Young and Elderly Begins
Glasgow pioneers groundbreaking free public transport initiative offering unlimited bus, train and subway travel to under-22s and over-60s in major sustainability push.
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.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines with devastating floods
Powerful Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains and devastating floods across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure.
Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines, forces mass evacuations
Severe Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains and destructive winds across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and threatening widespread devastation as it continues its dangerous path.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetables spark major delays
Major disruptions hit Sydney's transport network as new timetables cause widespread delays and cancellations, prompting urgent government intervention and union warnings.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines with severe flooding
Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains across northern Philippines, triggering widespread flooding and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
Sydney's Transport Chaos: New Timetable Sparks Fury
Sydney commuters face severe disruptions as new transport timetables take effect, triggering union warnings of safety risks and service reliability concerns across the city's network.
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.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetable sparks major delays
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new transport timetable takes effect, causing widespread delays and triggering industrial action threats from rail unions over staffing concerns.
Sydney's transport chaos as new train timetable sparks backlash
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new train timetable launches, drawing criticism from unions and opposition over service cuts and overcrowding concerns.
Dozens perish in UK coach inferno after motorway collision
A catastrophic motorway collision in England sparked a devastating fireball that engulfed a luxury coach, with witnesses reporting dozens of passengers trapped aboard in what authorities describe as one of Britain's worst road tragedies in recent memory.
Uganda Bus Crash: 10 Dead in Gulu-Kampala Tragedy
At least ten people have died and dozens more are injured after a devastating bus crash in northern Uganda. The overloaded bus was travelling from Gulu to Kampala when the tragedy struck.
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.
Lisbon Funicular Crash: Brake Failure Blamed
New investigation findings expose the mechanical failure behind Lisbon's historic Lavra funicular accident that injured over 20 people, raising urgent safety questions about Portugal's ageing transport infrastructure.
Faulty cable caused Lisbon funicular crash
Official investigation uncovers critical cable failure behind Lisbon's funicular emergency that injured 14 people, raising urgent questions about transport safety protocols.
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.
Electric cargo bikes replace second cars in UK families
Discover how UK families are swapping their second vehicles for electric cargo bikes, saving thousands while transforming school runs and grocery trips in urban areas.
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.
$70 million sits unused on forgotten Sydney Opal cards
Shocking investigation uncovers how Sydney commuters have abandoned over $70 million in unused Opal card funds, creating an unexpected windfall for transport authorities.
45 dead in South Africa bus crash, child sole survivor
Tragedy strikes as a bus carrying Easter pilgrims plunges 50 metres down a ravine near Mamatlakala, leaving 45 dead and sole eight-year-old survivor fighting for life.
45 killed in South Africa bus plunge tragedy
Dozens of worshippers killed when bus veers off bridge and plunges into ravine near Louis Trichardt in one of South Africa's deadliest road accidents
Sydney Transport Chaos: Major Rail Delays Hit Commuters
Commuters across Sydney face significant travel chaos as urgent rail repairs cause widespread delays and cancellations, with Transport for NSW scrambling to restore normal services.
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.
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