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Iraq's Tigris River in danger of disappearing

The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.

Three dead in Florida speedboat capsize tragedy

A married couple and their friend died after their boat flipped on the Caloosahatchee River. The fourth passenger remains in critical condition. Read the latest on the investigation.

Released 911 Calls Reveal Texas Flood Tragedy

Newly released 911 calls expose frantic pleas during the Texas Hill Country floods in July 2025, which killed 136 people. Hear the desperate voices from rooftops and trees.

Woman dies in River Tees kayaking incident

A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking on the River Tees near Barnard Castle. A major multi-agency search operation was launched. Read more.

Emergency search for man in Cwmbran river

Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.

Hippo's Magical Diwali Swim in Ganges River

In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.

Daring Hudson River rescue saves American swimmer

A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.

Spanberger makes history as Virginia's first female governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger creates political history in Virginia, becoming the state's first female governor after a hard-fought election campaign. In her emotional victory speech, she pledged to bridge political divides and serve all Virginians.

Munich's iconic river surfing wave vanishes

The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.

UVA Shooting Lockdown: Students Hide from Gunman

Chaos erupted at the prestigious University of Virginia as an active shooter sent students fleeing for their lives in a terrifying overnight lockdown that gripped the Charlottesville campus.

Boy, 11, dies in Darwin River quad bike tragedy

A community mourns as an 11-year-old boy loses his life following a devastating quad bike crash in rural Northern Territory, sparking fresh safety concerns about off-road vehicles.

Motocross star dies in paddleboarding tragedy

The rural community of Market Drayton mourns the devastating loss of 21-year-old motocross prodigy Harry James Leadbetter, who tragically drowned during a paddleboarding outing with friends on the River Severn.

Rapist freed before schoolgirl found dead in river

Exclusive: A convicted rapist was released from prison just days before a 15-year-old schoolgirl's body was discovered in a river, raising serious questions about public safety and probation decisions.

ICE detainee dies during Virginia transport

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking details surrounding the death of Jose Castro-Rivera, an ICE detainee who perished while being transported through Virginia, raising serious questions about immigration enforcement practices.

Youth Power Klamath River's Historic Restoration

Discover how young volunteers are transforming the Klamath River ecosystem in America's most ambitious dam removal project, creating new habitats for salmon and healing tribal lands.

Kim Kardashian: My Kids Are Growing Up Too Fast

Reality star Kim Kardashian opens up about the emotional challenges of watching her four children grow up in touching social media post that's resonated with parents everywhere.

Russian troops trapped in Dnipro 'death zone' by Ukraine

Exclusive military analysis reveals how Russian forces have become sitting ducks on the Dnipro's east bank, suffering catastrophic losses in what soldiers are calling a 'suicide mission' against Ukraine's precision strikes.

Giuffre: Father raped me aged nine in new court claim

New legal documents reveal Virginia Giuffre, known for allegations against Prince Andrew, claims she was first raped aged nine by her own father - claims he vehemently denies as 'false and defamatory'.

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