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Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 26 in Philippines flooding

Tropical storm Kalmaegi has unleashed torrential rains and devastating floods across the Philippines, claiming at least 26 lives and leaving rescue teams scrambling in treacherous conditions.

PJT Partners Fees Soar 37% in M&A Comeback

Investment bank PJT Partners reports dramatic fee growth amid resurgent merger activity, signalling strong recovery in global dealmaking with London playing key role.

Ore Oduba: Porn addiction destroyed my life

BBC presenter Ore Oduba reveals his three-decade struggle with pornography addiction and how it nearly cost him his marriage and career in an emotional new interview.

Mount Yalung Ri Avalanche Kills Four Climbers

A devastating avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal has claimed the lives of four mountaineers, including three Nepali guides, highlighting the persistent dangers of high-altitude climbing.

Rome's Ancient Torre dei Conti Tower Collapses

A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed, sending rubble cascading into the street near the Imperial Forums. The 12th-century tower suffered catastrophic structural failure, though miraculously no injuries were reported.

Major earthquake rocks northern Afghanistan

Newly released video captures the terrifying moments as a significant earthquake strikes northern Afghanistan, showing widespread destruction and emergency response efforts.

Anisimova: How honesty sparked tennis comeback

American tennis star Amanda Anisimova reveals how brutal honesty about mental health struggles and burnout paved the way for her remarkable return to top-level competition.

Cyclone Tino devastates Philippines and Queensland

Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes destruction across northern Philippines and Queensland coast, forcing mass evacuations and raising urgent climate change concerns as extreme weather intensifies.

Israel Recovers Hostage Remains from Gaza

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza as delicate negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release continue between Israel and Hamas.

Afghanistan quake: 20 dead, 150 injured

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, claiming at least 20 lives and leaving 150 injured as rescue operations continue in the affected regions.

Hopkins on 50 Years Sober: "I Knew It Was Over"

In a raw and revealing interview, Oscar-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins shares his powerful journey through alcoholism, anger, and five decades of sobriety - a story of redemption and resilience.

Five mountaineers die in Italian Alps avalanche tragedy

A devastating avalanche in the Italian Dolomites has claimed the lives of five mountaineers, with one survivor hospitalised in critical condition. The tragedy occurred during a challenging ascent in the Marmolada range.

Kenya Landslide Tragedy: 26 Dead

Devastating landslides have claimed at least 26 lives in central Kenya after relentless rainfall, with rescue operations ongoing and fears the death toll may rise further.

Boy Denied Flight Over Common Passport Error

A British family's dream holiday to Turkey turned into a nightmare after their teenage son was refused boarding due to a common passport error that could catch out thousands of travellers.

London Tunnel Collapse Nearly Destroyed Elizabeth Line

Exclusive investigation reveals how a massive tunnel collapse threatened to destroy London's newest railway line during construction, with terrifying footage showing the moment engineers faced disaster.

Gaza's grim task: recovering thousands from rubble

As the dust settles in Gaza, recovery teams face a harrowing race against time and decay to retrieve thousands of bodies buried beneath destroyed buildings, revealing the conflict's hidden human cost.

Jamaica hurricane death toll climbs to 28

Jamaica confronts devastating aftermath as Hurricane Melissa claims 28 lives, with emergency teams racing against time to reach isolated communities amid widespread destruction.

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