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Cruise ship stuck after 18 containers fall into Solent

The P&O Cruises ship Iona is delayed in Southampton after 18 shipping containers, carrying bananas, fell from a cargo vessel into the Solent. Authorities are working to locate and recover the containers. Read the latest updates.

Five killed in 'devastating' Co Louth crash

Five people in their 20s have died in a two-car collision in Co Louth. Three others were injured. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the tragic incident.

Mystery helicopter and jet crash shocks South Carolina

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking details of a mid-air collision between a helicopter and small jet over South Carolina, leaving authorities baffled and locals stunned by the unprecedented aviation incident.

Orca attack sinks yacht, family of five rescued

A British family's holiday turned to terror when orcas attacked and sank their yacht, leading to a dramatic sea rescue of three children and their parents in Portuguese waters.

Delta planes collide at LaGuardia Airport

A dramatic ground collision between two Delta Air Lines aircraft at LaGuardia Airport forced emergency evacuations and sparked major disruption, with one passenger describing the chaos as 'absolute madness'.

DRC Boat Disaster: 180+ Dead in Congo River Tragedy

A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.

Elderly Sailor Rescued After 45-Hour Atlantic Ordeal

An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.

Venezuelan Gang's Florida Smuggling Plot Foiled

US authorities intercept a major human smuggling operation off the Florida coast, linking the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to a failed boat strike. The incident raises alarms over the cartel's expanding international reach and evolving tactics.

Greta Thunberg's former yacht hit in Black Sea drone strike

Exclusive report: A UK-registered sailing vessel, previously used by climate activist Greta Thunberg, has reportedly been damaged in a suspected drone attack in the Black Sea. The incident raises serious questions about maritime security and the targeting

Cargo ship anchor severs vital internet cables in Long Beach

A major internet outage looms after a cargo ship's anchor severed vital subsea cables in Long Beach. The incident exposes the fragility of global digital infrastructure and raises serious questions about maritime safety protocols.

Chinese 'Kamikaze' Drone Hits Taiwanese Ship in Strait

Exclusive: A suspected Chinese maritime drone collided with a Taiwanese commercial vessel in the Taiwan Strait, escalating military tensions. The incident, captured on video, raises fears of a new era of asymmetric warfare.

Four dead in Whitby A171 crash

A major emergency response unfolded on the A171 near Whitby after a devastating two-vehicle collision. Four people have tragically died and another is fighting for their life in hospital, police have confirmed.

Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters

The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.

Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla fails hours after departure

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was seen laughing as the controversial 'Gaza Freedom Flotilla' was compelled to abandon its voyage from Spain just hours after departure, following a mysterious technical failure and potential diplomatic pressure.

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