Reindeer rescue operation on Merseyside beach
A festive reindeer named Buddy sparked a major overnight search involving police, coastguard and Royal Marines after escaping in Formby. Read how Christmas was saved.
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Paramedic saves girl from raging fire in heroic rescue
A quick-thinking off-duty paramedic rescued a seven-year-old girl from a dangerous fire in East Hollywood. Read the full story of this split-second decision.
UK Teen Missing in Romania Near Dracula's Castle
Rescuers search for missing British teenager George Smyth, 18, who vanished near Dracula's Castle in Romania after calling emergency services. His mother has flown to assist. Read for the latest.
UK teen missing near Dracula's Castle in Romania
Search for George Smyth, 18, continues in treacherous Romanian mountains after his final call reporting hypothermia. Rescue efforts hampered by severe weather.
Asia Floods: Over 1,000 Dead as Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescue operations intensify across Asia as extreme weather claims over 1,000 lives. Get the latest on the floods in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Asia Floods: Over 1,000 Dead in Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia have killed over 1,000 people. Rescue teams are in a desperate race against time to find survivors. Follow the latest developments here.
Journalist searched without warrant under new Victoria police powers
A Guardian Australia journalist was subjected to a pat-down search without a warrant while covering a Melbourne protest, experiencing Victoria police's controversial new 'designated area' powers first-hand. Read her account.
Reindeer escapes Christmas parade in Southport
A reindeer caused festive chaos after bolting from a Southport parade, leading to a major rescue operation on Formby Beach. Read the full story of the dramatic recovery.
Man overboard from yacht near Brighton coast
A major search is ongoing after a passenger fell from a catamaran off the Brighton coast. RNLI lifeboats, a Coastguard helicopter, and other vessels are involved in the rescue operation.
Sydney Waste Facility Erupts in Huge Fireball
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
Sydney recycling plant explosion rains concrete debris
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
Gen Z Investor Rescues Byron Burger Chain
Struggling Byron burger chain rescued from third collapse by Gen Z entrepreneur Akshat Tibrewala. £2.5m investment secures future with major rebrand targeting younger audiences. Read the full story.
100+ rescue dogs in Christmas jumpers at palace
More than 100 rescue dogs in Christmas jumpers gathered outside Buckingham Palace for a festive parade raising funds for dog charities. See the adorable photos and heartwarming rescue stories.
MP killed dog to save baby, reveals at conference
Independent MP Ayoub Khan discloses he was forced to kill a dog to protect a baby from being mauled. The revelation came during Liverpool's Your Party conference.
Four-year-old missing for two months in Australian outback
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family's remote South Australian homestead two months ago. Police continue one of state's largest missing person searches.
Family trapped 150ft up in sky-dining crane malfunction
A family with two young children was left suspended for three hours after a crane failure at a 'sky-dining' restaurant in Kerala. Read how they were rescued and the safety failures exposed.
Melbourne Police Get 6-Month Random Search Powers
Victoria police can now stop and search anyone in inner Melbourne without warrant until May 2026, raising concerns about racial profiling and civil liberties.
Hong Kong fire death toll reaches 128 at Wang Fuk Court
Rescue efforts conclude after Hong Kong's worst fire in nearly 80 years at Wang Fuk Court residential complex. 128 confirmed dead as community support pours in. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire: 94 dead as rescue operations near completion
Rescue operations are almost complete at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po after a devastating fire left 94 dead. Authorities investigate cause as anger grows over safety laws.
NGO Worker on Trial for People Smuggling in Lesbos
A humanitarian worker stands trial in Greece for people smuggling charges while rescuing migrants. Explore the case that questions aid work boundaries. Read the full investigation.
17 dead in Sumatra floods and landslides
Torrential rain triggers devastating flash floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra, killing 17 with 6 missing. Rescue teams battle harsh conditions to reach affected villages.
Melbourne Police Get Warrantless Search Powers
Victoria Police gain authority to conduct random searches without warrant in inner Melbourne for six months. Critics warn of racial profiling risks as Premier defends public safety move.
AI Reshapes B2B Sales and Entrepreneurship
Alibaba.com reports a paradigm shift in global commerce as AI search surges 100%, offering SMEs a competitive edge. Discover how agentic AI is becoming the platform's operating system.
Judge denies garden search for Muriel McKay's remains
The family of Muriel McKay, murdered 55 years ago, has been refused permission to scan an East London garden for her remains. Read the full High Court ruling details.
Two climbers dead after fall on Aoraki Mount Cook
Two climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued uninjured. Authorities are working to recover the bodies.
Search for man swept into ocean at Big Sur
Authorities in California are searching for a man swept into the ocean at Garrapata State Park, one week after a father and daughter died in the same area. Dangerous conditions hinder rescue efforts.
91 Dead in Southeast Asia Floods, Millions Affected
Devastating floods in Thailand and Vietnam claim 91 lives with millions affected. Rescue operations continue as officials warn of more rainfall ahead. See the latest updates.
Car crashes into West Sussex gas substation, homes evacuated
A car crashed into a gas substation in Pagham, West Sussex, prompting a 100-metre evacuation zone. Six flats and one house were evacuated. Read the latest updates.
Car crashes into gas substation, Pagham residents evacuated
Emergency services evacuate residents in Pagham after a car crashes into a gas substation. Follow live updates on this developing incident and safety advice.
Slender Man stabber escapes custody in Madison
Morgan Geyser, convicted in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing, has escaped custody after removing her police tag. Police are urgently searching the Madison area. Call 911 with information.
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