Search for swimmer swept out to sea at Coogee resumes
A desperate search continues for a young man swept out to sea at a Sydney beach on New Year's Day. The tragedy is part of a spate of drownings and rescues across NSW.
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UK's 2026 New Year's Day Swim: Hundreds Take Icy Plunge
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
UK's New Year's Day Swim Sees Hundreds Take Icy Dip
Hundreds of swimmers across the UK braved freezing seas for the annual New Year's Day swim, a century-old tradition. See pictures and locations from Southend to Scotland.
New Year's Day sea swims take place across Ireland
Scores of hardy swimmers braved chilly waters for New Year's Day dips across Ireland, from Antrim to Cork, raising money for charity and community causes. Read about the frosty tradition.
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New Year's Day sea swims across Ireland for charity
Scores of people braved the cold to take part in traditional New Year's Day sea swims across Ireland, raising funds for local causes. Read about the chilly celebrations.
UK Swimmers Brave the Cold for New Year's Day Tradition
Revellers across the UK and Ireland took a bracing plunge into the sea on New Year's Day 2026. See the photos and read about the chilly charity tradition.
Adam Peaty 'betrays' friend Michael Gunning before wedding
Olympic champion Adam Peaty reportedly uninvited fellow swimmer Michael Gunning from his wedding to Holly Ramsay, deepening a rift that began over a business move to Saudi Arabia. Read the full story.
Peaty's Saudi Move Sparks Feud, Friend Excluded from Wedding
Olympic champion Adam Peaty's business expansion into Saudi Arabia reportedly devastated his friend Michael, a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate, leading to a bitter fallout and a wedding snub. Read the full story.
Adam Peaty's First Post After Marrying Holly Ramsay
Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty credits his Christian faith in a New Year's message, following his wedding to Holly Ramsay and an ongoing family rift that saw his mother barred from the ceremony. Read the full story.
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RNLI Warning After Christmas Day Swimmers Disappear
The RNLI warns of cold water shock risks after two men went missing in Devon. Essential safety advice for New Year's open water swimmers revealed.
Body of triathlete found after suspected shark incident
The remains of triathlete Erica Fox have been found on a California beach after a week-long search following a suspected shark encounter. Read the full story.
Body of triathlete found after suspected shark incident
The body of triathlete Erica Fox has been found on a California beach after a week-long search following a suspected shark encounter. Read the full story.
Triathlete killed in shark attack off California coast
Experienced triathlete Erica Fox, 55, was killed in a shark attack while swimming with her club. Her body was found days later, despite wearing a shark deterrent band. Read the full story.
Body of Triathlete Found After California Shark Attack
The body of triathlete Erica Fox, missing since a shark attack off California, has been recovered. The 55-year-old co-founder of the Kelp Krawlers swim club was an experienced ocean swimmer.
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Kate Bush friend missing after Christmas Day sea swim
Singer Kate Bush pays tribute to missing friend Matthew Upham, 63, after a Christmas Day swimming incident in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services stood down search.
Kate Bush pays tribute to friend missing in Devon swim
Kate Bush reveals her 'heartbreak' after a close friend vanished during a Christmas Day swim in stormy Devon seas. Read the full tribute and details of the search.
Missing Devon swimmer tried to save woman on Christmas Day
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a huge wave dragged him under as he tried to rescue a woman during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Read the full story of the tragedy.
Two men missing after Christmas Day swim in stormy Devon sea
Matthew Upham, 63, and another man remain missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton turned dangerous. Family and friends pay tribute as authorities issue warnings.
Two missing after Devon Christmas Day swim tragedy
A festive swim at Budleigh Salterton turned to tragedy as two men, including a beloved local antique dealer, were swept out to sea in rough conditions. Search efforts continue.
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Two missing after Christmas Day swim tragedy in Devon
A survivor of a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton describes entering the 'worst ever' water as a 'mistake' after two men, including an antiques dealer, went missing. Read the full story.
Christmas Day swim survivor saved by brave bystanders in Devon
Mike Brown, 60, was dragged to safety from 6ft waves during a festive swim in Budleigh Salterton. Two men remain missing after the incident. Read his harrowing account.
Thorpe Leads Yacht Race Tribute for Bondi Victims
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe joined a poignant rose-scattering tribute for the 15 Bondi mass shooting victims during his Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race debut. Read the full story.
Antiques Dealer Missing After Christmas Swim
Matthew Upham, 63, remains missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services have called off the search. Read the latest updates.
Tributes to missing man after Christmas Day swim in Devon
The family of Matthew Upham pay tribute as search continues for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services praised for their efforts.
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Two missing after Christmas Day swim in Devon
Two men, including a local antiques dealer, are missing after a traditional Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton turned to tragedy. A major search has been called off.
Search for missing Christmas Day swimmers called off
Extensive search for two men missing after a Christmas Day sea swim at Budleigh Salterton has ended. Emergency services recovered others safely. Our thoughts are with the families.
Two missing after Christmas Day swim in Devon turns to disaster
Two wild swimmers remain missing after a traditional Christmas Day dip in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, turned to tragedy in stormy conditions. A major search operation has been stood down.
Urgent Boxing Day Swim Warning After Devon Incident
Police issue urgent warning against Boxing Day swims after two men go missing during a Christmas Day dip in Budleigh Salterton, Devon. Search called off amid difficult conditions.
Two missing after Christmas swim in Devon
A major search operation was launched in Devon after two men disappeared during a Christmas Day swim. Emergency services urge caution as weather warnings remain.
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UK Swimmers Brave Cold for Christmas Day Dip Traditions
From London's Serpentine to Birmingham's parks, hardy swimmers kept up Christmas traditions. Meanwhile, crowds gathered in Sandringham hoping to see the royal family. See the festive scenes.
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