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Sewage in Water Kills 10 in India's 'Cleanest City'
At least 10 people have died and hundreds hospitalised in Indore after sewage leaked into the drinking water supply, exposing a crisis beneath the city's clean reputation. Read the full investigation.
Bear Grylls' Water Filter Saves £140 & Cuts Plastic
Survivalist Bear Grylls co-owns Water2's Pod 2.0 filter, removing 99.99% of microplastics. Save £20 with code VIEWER and over £140 annually versus bottled water.
California snowpack boosted by December storms
Heavy December storms have increased California's vital snowpack to 71% of average, offering hope for water supplies. Officials warn the season is still young. Read the latest analysis.
Mother and daughter die after Christmas meal 'poisoning'
A mother and daughter in Italy died after a Christmas dinner investigators suspect was laced with rat poison. The family's flour mill had a recent rodent infestation. Read the full investigation.
Toxic soil found at hundreds of Detroit demolition sites
Hundreds of Detroit home demolition sites may be contaminated with toxic chemicals like lead and asbestos, creating a public health threat. Experts warn of mismanagement.
Water boss got £170k bonus despite pollution ban
Former Wessex Water chief Colin Skellett received a £170,000 bonus from parent firm YTL despite a ban on performance pay after a criminal pollution conviction. Critics call for tougher action.
Water restored after Christmas outage in Hastings
Hundreds in East Sussex faced no running water on Christmas Day after a burst main. Southern Water apologises as supply returns. Read the latest updates.
Hastings water crisis on Christmas Day after pipe bursts
Hundreds in Hastings face a dry Christmas as a burst pipe drains reservoir. MP slams Southern Water's 'years of neglect'. Bottled water stations set up as company races to fix supply.
Couple clash over extreme water saving measures
Peter and Winnie are at odds over his strict water-saving rules, from timed showers to reusing egg water. Is he being eco-conscious or controlling? You decide.
Reuse Grey Water to Save Money on Rising Bills
With water bills soaring, UK households are advised to reuse grey water from baths and sinks to cut costs and help the environment. Expert tips inside.
Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
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.
Thames Water pauses £2.5m executive bonus payments
Thames Water defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
Wessex Water hit with £11m sewage enforcement package
Wessex Water must pay an £11m enforcement package for sewage leaks, with shareholders funding the upgrades, not customers. Read the latest on the water sector crackdown.
Goa nightclub fire kills 25 after gas cylinder blast
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa, India, has claimed 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze, caused by a gas cylinder explosion, trapped victims in a narrow exit. Read the latest updates.
25 dead in deadly Goa nightclub fire, inquiry launched
At least 25 people have died in a major fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences as an official inquiry is launched. Read the latest updates.
23 dead in Goa nightclub fire, inquiry ordered
At least 23 people have died in a devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. The state's chief minister has ordered an urgent inquiry into the tragedy. Read the latest updates.
23 dead in Goa nightclub fire, inquiry launched
At least 23 people have died in a major fire at a nightclub in Arpora, Goa. Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has ordered an inquiry into the cause and safety compliance.
23 killed in Goa nightclub fire, tourists among dead
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa's Arpora has claimed at least 23 lives, including several tourists. The chief minister has ordered a full inquiry.
London residents use gyms after water failure
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
Putin vows uninterrupted oil to India in Delhi summit
Vladimir Putin assures India of continued oil supply, defying US sanctions. The leaders affirm a "resilient" partnership and sign new defence and trade deals.
Putin and Modi meet for India-Russia summit in New Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for high-stakes trade talks, aiming to protect bilateral defence and energy ties from Western sanctions over Ukraine. Read the latest analysis.
Putin Meets Modi in Delhi Amid US Trade Pressure
Vladimir Putin visits India for talks with Narendra Modi, focusing on defence and energy. The summit occurs as the US pressures India to cut Russian trade. Get the latest analysis.
Tehran's water crisis: Evacuation threat as supplies run low
Tehran's 15 million residents face a countdown to 'day zero' as water supplies near exhaustion. Discover the causes of this crisis and why cities like London are also at risk. Read the full analysis.
Tehran faces 'Day Zero' as water supplies run critically low
Tehran's reservoirs are nearly empty, forcing water rationing and potential evacuation for 15 million. Experts cite climate change and mismanagement. Could London be next?
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Huge Water Demand for Data Centres
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Air India Crash: New Theory Points to Electrical Failure
A lawyer for 130 families disputes the pilot error theory in the Air India 171 crash, suggesting an electrical fault is more likely. Exclusive details from the UK meetings with victims' relatives.
Datacentre boom threatens Australia's drinking water supply
Sydney's datacentre water demand could surpass Canberra's entire supply within a decade. Experts warn of a crisis as AI growth strains resources. Read the full analysis.
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