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Global Weekend: Christmas Lights to F1 Glamour

A visual journey across the globe this weekend: festive ceremonies in California and Bethlehem, Lewis Hamilton's style in Abu Dhabi, and tragic landslides in Indonesia. Explore the world's stories in pictures.

UK Women Trapped in Sri Lanka Landslides

Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah. Their daughter says the UK government has no evacuation plan. Read more.

Thailand floods: 145 dead, 3.6 million affected

Catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 145 people and impacted 3.6 million residents. Discover the full extent of the damage and ongoing relief efforts.

Devon's £1.4m Cliff Home Near Landslide Zone

A five-bed Devon dream home with sweeping coastal views hits the market for £1.4m, despite sitting metres from a notorious landslide danger zone. Discover this high-risk property.

Thailand flood death toll rises above 80

Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23

The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.

Java Landslides Kill Two, Dozens Missing

At least two dead and 21 missing after landslides hit Central Java. Rescuers battle challenging conditions in the search for survivors. Follow the latest updates.

Taiwan floods: 95 injured after tropical depression

Heavy rain from Tropical Depression Fung-wong causes severe flooding and landslide risks in Taiwan, injuring 95 and forcing thousands to evacuate. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings.

Newly Built Hongqi Bridge Collapses in China

A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed after landslides, sending concrete into the river below. Miraculously, no injuries were reported. Read the full investigation.

New Chinese bridge collapses into mountainside

A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province has partially collapsed. No casualties were reported. The incident raises questions about infrastructure in challenging terrain.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Connolly's Galway landslide shakes Irish politics

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly delivers stunning electoral upset in Galway West, securing massive personal mandate while failing to shift Ireland's broader political landscape.

British Virgin Islands face tsunami threat

New geological research reveals the Caribbean paradise of the British Virgin Islands faces a significant tsunami risk from nearby fault lines, with experts calling for urgent preparedness measures.

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