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Iron Ladies: Women of the Miners' Strike

A powerful new documentary reveals how women became the backbone of the 1984-85 miners' strike, transforming from homemakers to formidable activists in Britain's most bitter industrial dispute.

Brisbane man trapped in Dubai visa nightmare

Andrew Burow, a Queensland father, faces financial ruin and separation from his family after being stranded in Dubai due to visa complications. His heartbreaking story reveals the hidden dangers of international travel bureaucracy.

Cat rescued after 16 days trapped in shop wall

A Virginia family's beloved cat, Galena, was miraculously rescued after being missing for over two weeks, discovered trapped inside a shop wall just metres from her home.

Everest snowstorm traps 1000 in massive rescue crisis

A massive rescue operation is underway on Mount Everest as a sudden snowstorm traps approximately 1000 people, including climbers and support staff, in one of the most dangerous mountain emergencies in recent history.

Everest Snowstorm Traps 100 Climbers in Survival Crisis

A violent snowstorm has trapped almost 100 mountaineers on Mount Everest's treacherous slopes, creating a desperate survival situation at the world's highest peak as rescue operations face extreme conditions.

1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation

A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.

Starmer Hails Rayner as 'Titan' at Miners' Gala

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivered a powerful tribute to his deputy Angela Rayner at the Durham Miners' Gala, praising her journey from care system to potential deputy prime minister in a major speech.

Majorca Hotel Fire: Tourists Trapped in Lift

A major fire has broken out at a Majorca hotel, sparking a dramatic rescue operation after tourists were trapped in a lift. Emergency services rushed to the scene in the popular holiday destination.

Philly Commuters Trapped on Train for Five Harrowing Hours

Commuters on a SEPTA train in Philadelphia endured a nightmare scenario, trapped underground for over five hours without power or air conditioning. The harrowing incident has sparked outrage and calls for infrastructure investment.

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

Daring Rescue: Man Saved Behind Waterfall

Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue operation to save a man trapped behind a powerful waterfall in California. Watch the gripping footage.

UK family trapped in Haiti beg for help

A UK family stranded in Haiti due to violent gang clashes is urgently appealing for evacuation assistance from the British government as security worsens.

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