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Death toll in Portugal streetcar crash rises to 17

Death toll in Portugal streetcar crash rises to 17

Portuguese are in mourning a day after a famed streetcar derailed and crashed in a Lisbon street, as the death toll from the accident rises to 17.

Commandos airdropped to rescue Afghan quake survivors

Commandos airdropped to rescue Afghan quake survivors

Commandos airdropped to rescue Afghan quake survivors

Commandos airdropped to rescue Afghan quake survivors

Dozens of commandos are landing where helicopters can't as rescue efforts continue in eastern Afghanistan after a massive earthquake killed over 1400 people.

Afghanistan's earthquake death toll crosses 1400

Afghanistan's earthquake death toll crosses 1400

Afghanistan's earthquake death toll crosses 1400

Afghanistan's earthquake death toll crosses 1400

Rescuers are struggling with mountainous terrain as they try to get to remote villages after a major earthquake in Afghanistan that's killed over 1400 people.

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'You just do it': bravery award for flood rescuer

'You just do it': bravery award for flood rescuer

A man whose quick thinking helped save a woman stranded in a flooded creek has been awarded a bravery decoration for his "unforeseen courage".

Floods kill at least 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

Floods kill at least 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

Heavy rains across the Himalayan mountains have killed at least 34 people in the last 24 hours in India.

'Boondoggle' dam wall project dismissed amid heavy rain

'Boondoggle' dam wall project dismissed amid heavy rain

Heavy rain is expected to move away from the east coast amid an abnormally wet August but floods will threaten some areas through the weekend.

'Miracle': man missing in outback for week found safe

'Miracle': man missing in outback for week found safe

Two days after a police search was called off, a 26-year-old father who had been lost in the outback for a week has been found dehydrated but safe.

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At least 68 dead, 74 missing as boat sinks off Yemen

At least 68 dead, 74 missing as boat sinks off Yemen

At least 68 dead, 74 missing as boat sinks off Yemen

At least 68 dead, 74 missing as boat sinks off Yemen

At least 68 migrants have died after a boat sank off Yemen's coast with dozens still unaccounted for, officials say.

'Tragedy hits us hard', five Chilean miners found dead

'Tragedy hits us hard', five Chilean miners found dead

'Tragedy hits us hard', five Chilean miners found dead

'Tragedy hits us hard', five Chilean miners found dead

The final trapped worker in a Chilean mine has been found dead, bringing the final death toll to six after several tunnels collapsed in a strong tremor.

Empty boat found in search for missing fisherman

Empty boat found in search for missing fisherman

Empty boat found in search for missing fisherman

Empty boat found in search for missing fisherman

Police have located the boat of a missing fisherman days after he failed to return from a trip off Australia's east coast.

Search for missing fisherman off east coast expanded

Search for missing fisherman off east coast expanded

Search for missing fisherman off east coast expanded

Search for missing fisherman off east coast expanded

Rescue workers are scouring the ocean for a fisherman who failed to return from a trip, with a massive 700km stretch covered as part of an expanded search.

Body found near wreckage of Snowy Mountains plane crash

Body found near wreckage of Snowy Mountains plane crash

Body found near wreckage of Snowy Mountains plane crash

Body found near wreckage of Snowy Mountains plane crash

Police have found the body of a man suspected to be the missing pilot of a plane that crashed in the slippery terrain of the Snowy Mountains.

Famine to feast for German backpacker in outback ordeal

Famine to feast for German backpacker in outback ordeal

Famine to feast for German backpacker in outback ordeal

Famine to feast for German backpacker in outback ordeal

A German backpacker has revealed details of her remarkable survival after 12 days lost in the Australian outback while thanking her "angel" rescuer.

Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom

Officials in Texas are keeping a wary eye on river levels after a forecast further heavy rain following deadly flooding in the US state.

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Rescued backpacker reveals why she abandoned her van

A backpacker who was lost in the outback for almost two weeks before her remarkable rescue has explained why she walked away from her van into bushland.

German backpacker's outback rescue 'sheer luck'

Police have revealed further details about a 26-year-old backpacker's near two-week ordeal in remote bushland, saying it was pure chance she was found.

Rescuers save more mariners from Houthi-struck ship

Another four crew members have been rescued in the Red Sea after Greek-operated Eternity C sank following a Houthi attack, while 11 remain missing.

Miraculous survival, teen surfer found on remote island

About 18 hours after going for an afternoon surf, a teenager has been found alive on a remote island more than 10 kilometres offshore.

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Grim milestone as rescuers search for US flood victims

More than 100 people are confirmed dead as rescuers continue the search for missing people after catastrophic flooding in Texas.

Search for missing after Air India crash kills hundreds

The world's worst aviation disaster in a decade has killed more than 240 people with rescuers searching for missing people and clues on why the plane crashed.

Heavy snow strands drivers and hikers as chill sets in

Ski season has begun with a fresh downfall of snow in NSW and Victoria, but it has also resulted in a rough night for drivers stranded in their cars.

Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car

An elderly man's body has been found in a burnt-out vehicle at a property isolated by devastating floods, with five deaths now linked to the disaster.

Injured girls expected to survive suspicious home blaze

A mother remains in a critical condition after a gas cylinder exploded inside a townhouse while the condition of her injured daughters has improved.

Rail chaos: commuters miss work as huge delays continue

A fare-free day is being offered to placate frustrated commuters whose patience has worn thin ahead of a review of delays on Australia's busiest rail network.

Commuter chaos tipped to continue after power failure

More disruptions are likely on Australia’s busiest suburban rail network after a high-voltage wire collapsed onto a train, leaving passengers stranded.

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