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Teen's 25ft plunge from rollercoaster sparks safety probe

Exclusive report on the shocking accident at Indiana's Holiday World as 17-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala suffers devastating injuries after falling from moving rollercoaster. Safety protocols under scrutiny as theme park industry faces questions.

Fairground horror as safety bar fails mid-ride

Shocking footage captures the moment thrill-seekers were left dangling upside down when a fairground ride's safety mechanism malfunctioned during a county show, sparking urgent safety investigations.

Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services

Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.

Lyft's tipping feature backlash costs business

Ride-hailing giant Lyft faces unexpected backlash as new tipping feature drives customers away, raising questions about the future of in-app gratuities in the competitive transport sector.

Grandmother dies in ride-on mower tragedy

A 76-year-old grandmother died in a horrific gardening accident when her ride-on lawnmower overturned on a steep slope at her Scottish property, prompting safety warnings from authorities.

Sydney Uber driver charged over hidden camera in car

A Sydney Uber driver has been charged after police discovered a hidden camera secretly recording passengers in his vehicle. The disturbing find has raised serious safety concerns for ride-sharing users across Australia.

California drivers win historic union rights

In a groundbreaking victory for gig economy workers, California has passed legislation granting ride-hailing drivers collective bargaining rights, potentially reshaping the industry nationwide.

Manchester synagogue terror alert failure exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a major mobile network failure prevented Manchester's Jewish community from receiving emergency terror attack warnings during synagogue services, raising serious security concerns.

Scotland's terrifying 131ft swing launches thrill-seekers

Thrill-seekers can now experience Britain's most extreme attraction - a giant swing that catapults riders 131 feet above Loch Lomond's shores at 60mph. For £90, are you brave enough to face the ultimate adrenaline rush?

Ferris Wheel Collapses at Festival in India

Shocking footage captures the moment a Ferris wheel dramatically collapses at a festival in India, sending terrified passengers plummeting to the ground in a scene of pure chaos.

British father dies on Turkish holiday after pirate ship ride

A dream family holiday in Turkey turned to tragedy for a British father from St Albans after he suffered a fatal medical episode following a 'pirate ship' amusement ride. The Foreign Office is providing support to his grieving family.

Man dies after falling from Universal Orlando rollercoaster

A 38-year-old man has died after falling from a moving rollercoaster at Universal Studios Florida. The incident occurred on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit attraction, with emergency services pronouncing the man dead at the scene.

Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk

A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.

Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos

A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.

Tortoise on Frozen Burrito Gigs & Steve Albini's Legacy

Chicago post-rock pioneers Tortoise discuss their enduring legacy, the city's changing music scene, the profound influence of Steve Albini, and their surprising new generation of fans in this exclusive interview.

Death Row Inmate's Chilling Final Words: 'Let's Ride'

An Alabama death row inmate uttered the haunting phrase 'Let's ride' moments before a 'botched' lethal injection that took over an hour to complete, sparking renewed outrage over capital punishment in the US.

Electric Kids' Tractor Toy Half Price at Argos

Parents are racing to Argos to snap up a massive 50% discount on a popular electric ride-on tractor toy for kids. The battery-powered vehicle, complete with trailer, is now just £70 down from £140.

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