As bushfires threatened Harcourt, Victoria, residents had minutes to evacuate. We spoke to six households about the essentials they packed, the sentimental items they saved, and the vital lessons they learned for next time. Read their stories.
Emergency evacuation orders issued for Sydney's northern beaches as severe summer storms cause flooding, landslides, and one fatality. Read the latest updates.
Emergency services urge residents not to cross flooded roads as severe weather batters Australia's east coast, causing a fatality, landslides, and widespread damage.
Extreme rainfall inundates north-eastern South Africa and Mozambique, causing severe flooding, road washouts, and the evacuation of Kruger National Park. Flood warnings are at the highest level.
Donald Trump has released his long-awaited healthcare framework, but experts warn it lacks specifics and could increase the number of uninsured Americans. Read the full analysis.
A NASA astronaut with a serious medical condition has returned to Earth in a historic emergency spaceflight. The Crew-11 mission ended a month early after a splashdown near San Diego.
Two astronauts have made an emergency return to Earth from the International Space Station following a medical issue. Watch the footage of their dramatic splashdown.
Four astronauts have undocked from the International Space Station in Nasa's first-ever medical evacuation. The crew is stable and heading for a splashdown off California.
For the first time in 25 years, an ISS mission is aborted as four astronauts return to Earth following a serious medical incident. Get the latest details on the emergency evacuation.
NASA is bringing four astronauts home early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern. The crew is stable and the return is a precaution, not an emergency. Read the latest updates.
NASA announces the first medical evacuation in the International Space Station's 25-year history. A crew of four will return early due to a serious but stable medical issue. Read the full timeline.
NASA cuts short an ISS mission due to a serious medical condition, marking its first-ever medical evacuation from orbit. All four crew members are returning to Earth months early.
A state of catastrophic fire emergency has been declared in Victoria, Australia, with residents urged to evacuate immediately. Stay informed on the latest developments.
Fierce fighting in Aleppo displaces 140,000 as Syrian army clashes with US-backed Kurdish forces, threatening a wider conflict. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Tens of thousands evacuate Aleppo after a Syrian army order. Fighting intensifies between government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, raising fears of war crimes and regional escalation. Follow the latest developments.
As Victoria braces for catastrophic fire conditions, residents flee their homes, seeking refuge in centres like Seymour. The shadow of the Black Summer bushfires looms large over communities.
A powerful storm deluged San Diego with a month's rain in a day, forcing the evacuation of a major homeless shelter. Explore the climate crisis link and the growing displacement of vulnerable populations.
Imber village, abandoned in 1943 for military training, remains under MoD control. Public access is limited to just 12 days a year. Discover its haunting history and how to visit.
The Coral Adventurer remains aground near Lae, PNG. All 124 passengers and crew are safe but will be flown home after failed refloat attempts. The ship was already under investigation for a previous passenger death.
Four people were rescued and 36 evacuated after a fire at a King's Cross hotel. The blaze, caused by smoking materials, was brought under control by London Fire Brigade. Read the full report.
A helicopter on a rescue mission has crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five people on board. The incident occurred on a popular climbing route at high altitude.
Southern California faces its wettest Christmas in years with up to 8 inches of rain, prompting evacuation warnings and a state of emergency. Stay informed on the latest storm impacts.
Manar al-Houbi reaches the UK with her family after a Foreign Office policy reversal, but the Gaza student evacuation scheme leaves others facing impossible choices. Read the full report.
Commuters were evacuated from London Victoria station on Friday morning following a fire alert. The major transport hub was closed as emergency services responded. Read for live updates.
Washington state faces profound flood damage after record rains forced hundreds of rescues. Governor Bob Ferguson warns of a long recovery as more storms are forecast. Read the latest.
Emergency crews in Washington state race to repair breached levees after multiple atmospheric rivers cause severe flooding. Residents told to 'go now' as rivers reach critical levels.
Immediate evacuation ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. A week of heavy rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Read the latest updates.
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
Panicked passengers evacuated via slides after a ground equipment fire filled a LATAM Airlines plane with smoke at São Paulo Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday evening.
Around 200 homes evacuated in Derby after police arrest two men on suspicion of explosives offences. Army bomb disposal called. Latest updates and advice for residents.