An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.
A heroic multi-agency rescue saves a distressed kingfisher found far from home on a Highland beach, in an unusual operation coordinated by HM Coastguard and the RSPCA.
A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.
Two hikers in New York's Catskill Mountains required a major rescue operation after becoming disoriented and lost following the consumption of psychedelic mushrooms. Read about the dramatic nighttime mission.
UK water regulators have slapped two major suppliers with hefty fines totalling over half a million pounds for severe customer service and complaints handling failures, impacting vulnerable households across England.
Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.
A desperate 10-day search in the treacherous Michigan wilderness culminates in a miracle rescue after a lost hiker is found alive, surviving against all odds.
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.
A solo adventurer's casual hike up England's highest peak turned into a terrifying fight for survival after a simple wrong turn led to a catastrophic fall and a dramatic mountain rescue operation in the Lake District.
A 13-year-old Boy Scout miraculously survives a 100-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, rescued in a dramatic overnight operation by search teams.
A group of quick-thinking Boy Scouts from Troop 681 became unlikely heroes after discovering an 80-year-old US Navy veteran, Douglas Montgomery, who had been missing for three days in the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains.
Two hikers survive a 12-hour ordeal lost on a California mountain in scorching heat with no water, rescued by sheriff's deputies in a dramatic night-time operation.
A US Army cadet training at Sandhurst is being celebrated for his incredible bravery after pulling an unconscious driver from a burning vehicle on the M3 motorway, an act of heroism that has captured the public's admiration.
A desperate race against time to save a rare Cuvier's beaked whale on a Cornish beach ended in tragedy, as rescuers were unable to move the distressed animal to safety. The incident has sparked an important conversation about marine wildlife strandings.
A dramatic rescue operation in the Alaskan wilderness saves a man from Kentucky after his vehicle became stranded in deep snow near the Canadian border.
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen
A British Columbia man miraculously survived a 60-foot fall down a mountain after slipping while trying to save his dog. Read the incredible rescue story from Stawamus Chief Mountain.
Major creditors have tabled a radical £20 billion restructuring plan to rescue Thames Water from administration, aiming to secure the future of Britain's largest water company and prevent a national crisis.
Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern
Yorkshire Water is under fire for a series of incidents in Sheffield, including sewage discharges into a park and supply disruptions, raising serious questions about infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
The desperate search for experienced hiker Tom Brown, 64, continues after he sent a final, heartbreaking text to his wife from Scotland's Ben Nevis as a fierce storm closed in. His last message: 'Terrible weather. Very windy. Love you.'
Households across parts of the UK are being urgently advised to boil their drinking water following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Britain faces an unprecedented winter hosepipe ban as experts warn reservoir levels are critically low. Discover why recent rainfall isn't enough and what restrictions households may face.
Exclusive footage reveals heroic helicopter evacuations in Afghanistan's devastating earthquake. Latest updates on the rescue efforts and international response.
A quick-thinking surfer became an unlikely hero on a Florida beach, braving treacherous currents to rescue a father and his young son from a near-fatal drowning. Witnesses describe the heart-stopping moments of the dramatic ocean rescue.
A Utah couple's newborn baby was dramatically rescued after their car caught fire and exploded in the remote Utah desert. The miraculous survival story involved a desperate 911 call and a race against time.
A heroic RAF rescue team executed a perilous nighttime operation to save two teenagers trapped by rising tides on a dangerous North Yorkshire cliff face near Scarborough.
A daring mountaineer faces a desperate fight for survival after becoming trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus. Rescue teams battle extreme cold and high winds in a race against time.
In a breathtaking act of bravery, Thames Valley Police officers stormed a blazing house in Aylesbury, battling intense flames and smoke to save a trapped man's life. Read the full story of their courageous rescue.