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Lithium Battery Truck Fire Closes Hume Highway
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
Poison suspect rescued from River Thames in London
A woman accused of murdering two Colombian schoolgirls with poisoned chocolate raspberries was rescued from the River Thames in London. The fugitive was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. Read the full story.
AA's New App Speeds Up Breakdown Rescue
The AA has launched a new app to make breakdowns less stressful. Drivers can now report issues digitally, share their exact GPS location instantly, and get help faster, even on dark country roads.
A pigeon's fall led to a secret Manchester rescue network
When a pigeon fell from the sky, Jack Chadwick discovered Manchester's 3,000-strong underground pigeon rehab group, changing his view of his hometown forever. Read the heartwarming story.
Shiffrin's 105th World Cup win extends slalom dominance
Mikaela Shiffrin secures her 105th World Cup victory, winning by 1.55 seconds. She has won all four slaloms this season by margins exceeding a full second. Read more on her historic run.
Thames Water defers £2.5m boss bonuses until new year
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
Elderly monk survives 4 days trapped upside down in cave
A 77-year-old Buddhist monk endured a four-day ordeal trapped upside down in a narrow cave in Thailand. Discover how rescuers performed the dramatic operation.
Climber on trial after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died on Austria's highest peak. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in -20°C conditions. Trial set for February.
FRSO's Alpine Symphony: Clean, Dynamic Strauss
Nicholas Collon leads the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a crisp, powerful recording of Strauss's Alpine Symphony, with soprano Louise Alder shining in Four Songs. Discover the review.
Man charged after girlfriend freezes on Grossglockner
An experienced climber faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend died of hypothermia on Austria's highest peak. The trial is set for February 2026. Read the full investigation details.
Odermatt wins World Cup downhill; Cochran-Siegle second
Swiss star Marco Odermatt claims the World Cup downhill season opener in Beaver Creek. American Ryan Cochran-Siegle takes second, kickstarting his Olympic campaign. Full results and analysis.
Student jailed for 90 days after chicken 'rescue'
A California student has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay over $100,000 after breaking into a poultry farm to 'rescue' four chickens. Read the full story.
New AA App Pinpoints Breakdowns for Faster Rescue
The AA's updated app uses GPS to locate stranded members instantly, promising quicker patrol arrival. Explore how this tech upgrade changes breakdown cover and keeps drivers safer.
Chalobah invests in 'Strava for motorsport' AI tool
Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah and Alpine F1 owners invest in Track Titan's AI racing coach. Discover how this 'Strava for motorsport' helps gamers become real drivers.
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.
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.
Shiffrin claims slalom victory on home Colorado snow
Mikaela Shiffrin extends her perfect slalom record with dominant victory at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The American star secures her 104th World Cup win ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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