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Majorca Hotel Fire: Tourists Trapped in Lift

A major fire has broken out at a Majorca hotel, sparking a dramatic rescue operation after tourists were trapped in a lift. Emergency services rushed to the scene in the popular holiday destination.

Philly Commuters Trapped on Train for Five Harrowing Hours

Commuters on a SEPTA train in Philadelphia endured a nightmare scenario, trapped underground for over five hours without power or air conditioning. The harrowing incident has sparked outrage and calls for infrastructure investment.

UK City's Overtourism Crisis: Locals Fight Back

A major UK destination is buckling under the strain of mass tourism, with residents reporting a severe impact on their daily lives, local culture, and community spirit. Discover the backlash against overtourism.

Reeves Scraps Stamp Duty Overhaul for Overseas Buyers

In a dramatic U-turn, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped the previous government's controversial stamp duty relief for non-UK residents, marking a significant shift in housing policy and sparking debate across the property industry.

Daring Rescue: Man Saved Behind Waterfall

Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue operation to save a man trapped behind a powerful waterfall in California. Watch the gripping footage.

Arkansas residents may have unclaimed money waiting

Thousands of Arkansas residents may be sitting on unclaimed money without even knowing it. Learn how to check if you're owed cash from forgotten assets, dormant accounts, or uncashed cheques.

Sydney residents fight 'monstrous' Meriton tower plan

Residents in Sydney's Carlingford are up in arms over a proposed 29-storey Meriton development, branding it a 'monstrosity' that will overshadow the suburb. Local councillors and planners clash over the controversial high-rise project.

Canary Wharf residents fear safety amid migrant hotel row

Local residents in Canary Wharf, London's prestigious banking district, express terror as a hotel housing asylum seekers becomes a flashpoint for tension. Many now fear leaving their homes amid growing concerns over safety and community impact.

UK family trapped in Haiti beg for help

A UK family stranded in Haiti due to violent gang clashes is urgently appealing for evacuation assistance from the British government as security worsens.

Airbnb Neighbours Fume Over 'Unspeakable Debauchery'

Residents in a quiet neighbourhood are up in arms after an Airbnb property became the scene of raucous parties, alleged drug use, and late-night disturbances, sparking calls for stricter regulations.

600 tourists stranded as tsunami threat looms

Over 600 tourists are trapped in the path of a potential tsunami, sparking a frantic rescue mission. Authorities warn of imminent danger as evacuation plans scramble into action.

Lib Dem Council's Free Gym for Asylum Seekers Sparks Fury

A Liberal Democrat-run council has sparked controversy by offering free gym and swimming sessions to asylum seekers, while working residents are charged £52.50 monthly. Critics argue this policy is unfair and divisive.

Cotswolds Village Overrun by Tourists, Locals Suffer

The picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water, often called the 'Venice of the Cotswolds,' is facing chaos as an influx of day-trippers clogs its streets, turning residents' lives into a nightmare.

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