WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
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UK Cuts Global Health Fund Aid by 40%
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
UN: Triple hottest years risk irreversible climate damage
A devastating UN report reveals Earth has experienced its three hottest consecutive years, pushing crucial natural systems toward irreversible tipping points with catastrophic consequences.
Earth's Vital Signs in Critical Condition: Climate Emergency
A damning new climate report reveals Earth's vital signs are deteriorating at unprecedented rates, with experts warning we're running out of time to prevent irreversible damage to our planet.
Delta flight emergency after slide detaches mid-air
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
Malaria Resurgence: A Warning of Global Health Crisis
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Cholera Crisis: Global Vaccine Shortage Fuels Deadly Outbreaks
As cholera surges worldwide, vaccine production struggles to keep pace, leaving nations like Zambia battling devastating outbreaks with limited protection.
Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.
UK aid cuts trigger global malaria treatment crisis
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
United Airlines pilot medical emergency forces plane to land
A United Airlines flight from Vegas to Virginia made an urgent emergency landing after the pilot suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, with passengers praising the calm response of cabin crew.
Passenger jet plunges 10,000 feet over Sicily
An Air Arabia flight from Morocco to Egypt experienced a sudden, dramatic descent over the Mediterranean, forcing an emergency landing in Catania. Passengers report sheer terror as the aircraft dropped thousands of feet in minutes.
Toddler, 3, saves mother's life in medical emergency
A remarkable story of courage emerges from Michigan as a toddler's quick thinking and knowledge of smartphone technology helped rescue his mother during a diabetic emergency, showcasing astonishing bravery beyond his years.
Chlorine gas cloud emergency in Surrey village
Residents in Oxshott, Surrey were told to stay indoors as emergency services responded to a hazardous chemical incident involving a chlorine gas cloud at a local water treatment facility.
WFP: Global hunger crisis escalates amid funding shortages
The UN's World Food Programme warns of catastrophic funding shortages affecting millions in conflict zones including Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Haiti, forcing drastic ration cuts amid rising global hunger.
US Air Force plane emergency landing at UK base
A dramatic emergency unfolded in Suffolk as a US Air Force transport plane carrying three crew members executed a priority landing following serious technical concerns during flight.
CO2 Levels Hit Record High in Climate Emergency
Shocking new data reveals carbon dioxide concentrations have surged to record-breaking levels, accelerating climate change concerns and demanding urgent global action.
Flight emergency as toxic fumes fill cabin
A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Tenerife faced a terrifying mid-air emergency as noxious fumes filled the cabin, forcing pilots to execute an emergency landing while passengers donned oxygen masks.
Wizz Air flight plunges 21,000ft in emergency descent
A Wizz Air flight returning from Egypt's peace summit made a terrifying emergency descent after passengers reported hearing an explosion in the cargo hold, dropping 21,000ft in just eight minutes.
Alaska Disaster Emergency Over Historic Flooding
Catastrophic flooding triggers first-ever disaster declaration for Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim region as communities face unprecedented destruction and emergency evacuations.
Doctors misdiagnose spinal fracture as whiplash
Exclusive investigation reveals how emergency room staff dismissed a woman's spinal fracture as whiplash, risking paralysis and highlighting critical NHS diagnostic failures.
California Declares Emergency as Wildfire Threatens Communities
Governor Gavin Newsom has activated emergency protocols as the 'Post Fire' rages across Los Angeles County, forcing thousands to evacuate and threatening critical infrastructure amid extreme weather conditions.
Girl unresponsive in school trip pool incident
A young student's life hangs in the balance after being discovered unresponsive in a swimming pool during a school-organised field trip in Georgia, sparking urgent investigations into safety protocols.
Guy Sebastian's plane emergency at Shellharbour
Australian music star Guy Sebastian reveals harrowing details of a light aircraft emergency that forced an emergency landing at Shellharbour Airport, leaving passengers shaken but unharmed.
NYC state of emergency as storm causes severe flooding
Torrential downpours and fierce winds batter New York City, triggering widespread flooding and travel chaos as Governor Hochul declares state of emergency
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