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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica damage equals 1/3 of GDP

Prime Minister Andrew Holness discloses catastrophic economic impact as Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, with recovery costs threatening to cripple the nation's economy for years to come.

Kentucky Plane Crash: Multiple Fatalities Confirmed

Emergency services race against time in Kentucky after a catastrophic plane crash leaves at least three dead, with authorities warning the death toll is expected to rise significantly as recovery operations continue.

Boeing 747 Cargo Jet Crashes in Kentucky

Exclusive coverage of the dramatic Boeing 747 freighter crash in Kentucky, with emergency crews responding and investigation underway into what caused the aircraft to plunge from the sky.

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.

BBC's 'Kingdom' Revolutionises Nature Filmmaking

Discover how the BBC's ambitious new natural history series 'Kingdom' is transforming wildlife documentary-making with revolutionary filming methods that reveal animal behaviour like never before.

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.

Natural History Museum London: An Unforgettable Journey

Discover the breathtaking wonders of London's Natural History Museum - from the iconic blue whale skeleton to dinosaur fossils and geological marvels that will transport you through millions of years of Earth's history.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jamaica's Food Crisis After Hurricane Melissa

Jamaican farmers face catastrophic crop losses and warn of imminent food shortages after Hurricane Melissa's destructive path ripped through agricultural heartlands.

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.

Doncaster-London trains cancelled: Overhead wire damage chaos

Commuters face travel chaos as all LNER trains between Doncaster and London King's Cross are cancelled following significant damage to overhead electric wires. Emergency repairs underway with disruption expected throughout the day.

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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