In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.
Exclusive video reveals the moment a Libyan coastguard vessel allegedly machine-gunned a migrant rescue ship operated by SOS Méditerranée. The harrowing incident occurred as the Ocean Viking attempted to aid a distressed rubber dinghy in international wat
A daredevil tourist has sparked fury after being filmed leaping from the crumbling chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters into the sea below, in a stunt described as 'utterly stupid' by horrified witnesses.
A helicopter crash-landed near Chale on the Isle of Wight, with the operator confirming the aircraft is a total loss. Emergency services rushed to the scene following the dramatic incident.
A heroic RAF rescue team executed a perilous nighttime operation to save two teenagers trapped by rising tides on a dangerous North Yorkshire cliff face near Scarborough.
A daring mountaineer faces a desperate fight for survival after becoming trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus. Rescue teams battle extreme cold and high winds in a race against time.
Dramatic footage captures the moment RNLI lifeboat crews execute a perilous rescue of a family of five and their stranded dog, cut off by the fast-incoming tide on the UK coast. A story of courage and swift action.
A major emergency response is underway on the Isle of Wight after a helicopter crashed near the village of Chale. Coastguard, ambulance, and police are on scene. Details emerging.
A major emergency response is underway after a helicopter crashed near Chale on the Isle of Wight. Coastguard, ambulance, and police are on scene. Details emerging.
A major emergency response is underway on the Isle of Wight after a helicopter crashed near Ventnor. Police, fire, and air ambulance services are on the scene. No casualties have been reported at this early stage.
A 15-year-old boy is being hailed a hero after plunging into the River Thames to save a 54-year-old man from drowning in a daring midday rescue. The dramatic incident unfolded near Westminster, sparking a major emergency response.
A desperate rescue mission for a Polish climber with a broken leg on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat has been abandoned due to treacherous conditions, sparking anguish and controversy.
In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.
A dramatic high-altitude rescue is underway on Nanga Parbat as teams battle brutal conditions to save a stranded climber. Get the latest on this life-or-death mission.
A family day out turns to tragedy as a 15-year-old boy dies after getting into difficulty swimming in the sea off Bournemouth beach. A major rescue operation was launched, with his father desperately searching the water.
A Swiss man and his loyal guide dog narrowly escaped tragedy after their yacht sank off the coast of South Africa. Their rescue was delayed for days due to a bureaucratic standoff over the dog's paperwork, sparking international outrage.
In an astonishing turn of events, a woman reported missing for five days has been found alive in a remote Scottish mountain range. The dramatic rescue operation has been hailed as a 'miracle' by emergency services.
A woman was dramatically rescued from the freezing River Darwen in Blackburn after falling in near Witton Park. Quick-thinking members of the public formed a human chain to save her before emergency services arrived.
A curious fox cub had a lucky escape in Surrey after getting its head completely stuck in a metal letterbox flap on a garden fence. Read the full story of the delicate RSPCA rescue operation.
A daring salvage expert, using his unique skills and a refurbished boat, becomes an unlikely hero after rescuing multiple victims from a critical incident in Central London, earning praise from emergency services.
A seasoned mountaineer has tragically fallen to his death while traversing the perilous Bristly Ridge on Snowdonia's Tryfan. The multi-agency rescue operation highlights the deadly risks of the Welsh mountains.
A British climber's solo ascent of Peru's highest peak turns into a desperate fight for survival after a catastrophic fall leaves her stranded at 22,000ft in -15C temperatures. Read the incredible story of the high-altitude helicopter rescue mission that
Dramatic CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a baby is swept down a storm drain in Alexander Heights, with emergency services and locals racing to save the child. Read the full story of this heart-stopping rescue.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue operation to save a man trapped behind a powerful waterfall in California. Watch the gripping footage.
Emergency services successfully rescued a man who became trapped behind a powerful waterfall in California, showcasing bravery and quick response.
A heroic rescue unfolded as a young girl was saved by emergency crews after being carried out to sea near Bournemouth Beach.
A once-neglected street dog with no name or home defies the odds, learning to trust and love after a life-changing rescue. This uplifting story will melt your heart.
A quick-thinking police officer risked his life to save a baby dangling from a fourth-floor balcony in a dramatic rescue caught on camera.