NC woman, 82, survives 9 days trapped in bathtub
Joan Rivet, 82, survived nine days trapped in her bathtub by turning the faucet with her foot and splashing water to her face, drifting in and out of consciousness.
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Puerto Ricans at breaking point after weeks without water
Water shortages triggered by a pipeline rupture in Puerto Rico drive up costs and deepen frustrations, with residents and businesses spending hundreds daily on water.
Two men die rescuing children from North Sea off Hartlepool
Two men died after entering the North Sea to rescue children struggling in open water at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool. The children were safe; the men were pronounced dead shortly after rescue.
Ukraine drone strikes halt Russia's Sea of Azov shipping
Russia suspends Sea of Azov shipping after Ukrainian drones hit 90 vessels in a week, targeting tankers and refineries, disrupting critical maritime corridor.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz open despite Iran claim
President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic, contradicting Iran's earlier closure announcement, during an NBC interview focused on Senator Lindsey Graham's death.
Londoner sleeps in balcony tent to beat 35C heatwave
Eleanor Job, a marketing worker in London, slept in a tent on her balcony to escape 35C heat after a sleepless night, rating it 8/10 despite waking up cold and with sore hips.
Fire at Stratford station causes days of disruption
A fire broke out at Stratford station, one of the UK's busiest, forcing evacuation and causing severe delays. 60 firefighters tackled the blaze, with disruption expected until Monday amid extreme heat.
'Filth spinners': Swimmers who don't wash swimsuits
Swimmers who reuse swimsuits without washing them are dubbed 'filth spinners', risking bacterial spread and infections, experts warn.
Essex fire: residents urged to keep windows shut
A large fire at an industrial estate in High Ongar, Essex, has prompted warnings for residents to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke and potential cylinder explosions.
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From thermal blinds to putting knickers in the fridge, readers share clever ways to beat the heat during the UK heatwave.
Apprentice star Rochelle Anthony, 39, has suspected stroke
Rochelle Raye Anthony, 39, from The Apprentice, is hospitalized after a suspected stroke, losing use of her left arm and leg. She shared the news on Instagram.
London woman's tumour fears: no love or family
Jannely Boumpoutou, 35, has NF-1 neurofibromatosis causing a basketball-sized tumour on her leg. She uses a wheelchair, can't work, and fears she'll never marry or have children.
Storks' landfill diet raises health concerns, study finds
Storks eating from landfills gain weight and energy but face DNA damage and contaminants, researchers warn, as EU waste policy changes may impact populations.
Burglars jailed for £1m weight-loss drug theft
Three South London men were jailed for five years and three months each for stealing nearly £1 million worth of Mounjaro weight-loss drugs from a St Albans distribution site in a sophisticated burglary.
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Air Pollution Linked to Sperm DNA Changes in Study
A study of over 2,000 men found that exposure to air pollutants like ozone and nitrogen dioxide is linked to epigenetic changes in sperm DNA, potentially affecting fertility.
DC Air Quality Worst Globally After July 4 Fireworks
Washington DC recorded the world's worst air quality after 850,000 July 4 fireworks caused particulate matter levels to spike 6.7 times above pre-fireworks levels, triggering a Code Red alert.
Men's testosterone halved in 50 years, scientists warn
Men's average testosterone levels declined by 54% from 1972 to 2019, according to a meta-analysis of over 100,000 men, signaling a major male reproductive health crisis.
Wood Green fire: Witnesses describe 'terrifying' blaze
A fire in Wood Green forced evacuations as 80 firefighters battled the blaze. Nine people were rescued with breathing gear, six from a flat roof, and two hospitalized.
Cuba's third nationwide blackout in six months
Cuba suffered its third nationwide blackout since January, the state electricity company UNE reported, as a US oil blockade deepens fuel shortages on the impoverished island.
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones deliver 57-hour battery life, user-replaceable battery, and excellent sound but noise cancelling trails Sony and Bose.
Venezuela's 'moles' search rubble for quake survivors
Venezuelan amateur rescue workers, known as 'moles', dig through rubble after earthquakes on 24 June, searching for thousands feared trapped in collapsed homes in La Guaira.
London Heatwave July 2026: Temperatures and End Date
London faces a heatwave with temperatures up to 34°C. The Met Office predicts highs of 34°C on Monday and Wednesday, with the heatwave possibly lasting until mid-July. A yellow heat health alert is in place.
What happens to your body when you fly: bloating, fatigue
Flying causes bloating, fatigue, and dehydration as cabin pressure drops oxygen levels to 90% and humidity falls to 10-20%. Experts explain the physiological effects and how to reduce them.
I never felt tall until I stopped living as a man
Chloe Kelly, 47, shares how transitioning made her self-conscious about her height, but after trying modeling, she now embraces being a tall woman.
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Appeal after women sexually assaulted at London Bridge station
Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted at London Bridge station while queuing to play the famous Victorian pipe organ. Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to.
Flesh-rotting bacteria spreading across Europe's beaches
Vibrio vulnificus, a 'flesh-eating' bacterium, is spreading in European coastal waters due to warming seas, posing infection risks, especially for those with open wounds or weak immune systems.
Frankie Dettori Hospitalized with Broken Bones After Crash
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, 55, was rushed to hospital with a broken thumb and several broken ribs after a car crash in Newmarket, Suffolk, where his vehicle was struck and flipped.
Florida hiker dies after alligator attack in river
Brittany Clark, 31, died after an alligator ripped her arm off while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Florida. The attack occurred during alligator mating season.
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E.coli in Thames 60 times safe limit after sewage spill
E.coli levels in the River Thames at Fulham Reach have reached 58,000 cfu per 100ml, over 60 times the safe swimming threshold, after a sewage spill during a heatwave.
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