Hong Kong fire: 94 dead as rescue operations near completion
Rescue operations are almost complete at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po after a devastating fire left 94 dead. Authorities investigate cause as anger grows over safety laws.
Rescue operations are almost complete at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po after a devastating fire left 94 dead. Authorities investigate cause as anger grows over safety laws.
A humanitarian worker stands trial in Greece for people smuggling charges while rescuing migrants. Explore the case that questions aid work boundaries. Read the full investigation.
Torrential rain triggers devastating flash floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra, killing 17 with 6 missing. Rescue teams battle harsh conditions to reach affected villages.
Two climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued uninjured. Authorities are working to recover the bodies.
Authorities in California are searching for a man swept into the ocean at Garrapata State Park, one week after a father and daughter died in the same area. Dangerous conditions hinder rescue efforts.
Devastating floods in Thailand and Vietnam claim 91 lives with millions affected. Rescue operations continue as officials warn of more rainfall ahead. See the latest updates.
A car crashed into a gas substation in Pagham, West Sussex, prompting a 100-metre evacuation zone. Six flats and one house were evacuated. Read the latest updates.
Emergency services evacuate residents in Pagham after a car crashes into a gas substation. Follow live updates on this developing incident and safety advice.
Torrential rain triggers deadly flooding and landslides in Vietnam, with drone rescues and widespread damage. Over 100 casualties reported as emergency services battle record floods.
A British woman was among five tourists killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Rescue teams battled hurricane-force winds and heavy snow.
A British woman from Cornwall is among five hikers killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Read the full story of this devastating mountain tragedy.
A British woman and four foreign tourists killed in Torres del Paine blizzard. Rescue teams battle extreme weather conditions in Patagonia tragedy. Read the full story.
A young humpback whale stranded off the Oregon coast was euthanised after a complex rescue operation failed. Read the full heartbreaking story of the rescue attempt.
A newborn baby girl was discovered alive inside a toilet cistern in a Bangkok office building. The infant was rushed to hospital and is now safe as police investigate.
The AA's new app uses GPS to pinpoint your exact location for faster breakdown rescue. It also helps plan journeys and track MOTs. Discover how it changes roadside assistance.
Extensive multi-agency search for missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's northwest coast concludes. Defence Secretary expresses deep sadness. Read the latest.
Lexi Lochore accidentally became 'cat mum' to 20 strays in South London, spending £1,000 on vet bills and £60 weekly on food while trying to rehome them.
A major fire at an electrical substation caused explosions and forced the evacuation of an H&M store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street. Seven fire engines attended the scene.
A major search is underway off the coast of Ireland for a missing Royal Navy crew member. Multiple agencies are involved in the rescue effort. Follow for live updates.
Blue Islands airline ceases trading, cancelling all flights. Passengers stranded as rescue fares launched. Find out your rights and alternative travel options here.
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
A pilot in his 60s miraculously escaped injury after his gyrocopter experienced trouble mid-air and performed an emergency landing near Bolton. Read the full details.
A kitten was tragically killed after being hurled from a car window in Bexley. The RSPCA is urging witnesses to come forward. Call 0300 123 8018 with information.
A London firefighter saved a family of seven from a ferocious e-bike battery fire in his first week on the job. Learn about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and essential safety tips.
Rescue teams continue searching for a miner trapped in West Virginia's Rolling Thunder mine after flooding incident. Multiple agencies involved in urgent response operation.
Three astronauts face an extended stay in orbit after their return capsule was damaged by an unknown object, sparking an international rescue effort.
A grassroots network of British citizens is undertaking dangerous rescue missions to evacuate children from war-torn Gaza, defying government inaction with extraordinary acts of courage.
In an incredible tale of human resilience, Lucas Renner survived ten brutal days alone in the Northern California wilderness using only his wits and determination after becoming lost during a routine hike.
New aerial photographs expose the catastrophic damage wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi across the northern Philippines, with the death toll rising to at least 66 and rescue operations continuing amidst widespread flooding and landslides.
Tropical storm unleashes torrential rains across the Philippines, triggering deadly floods and landslides that have claimed dozens of lives and displaced thousands.