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Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

The heroism of Australian women dedicated to saving war's most vulnerable victims has been remembered at a memorial service marking an unimaginable tragedy.

Tragedy as tourists drown, body of kayak rescuer found

Tragedy as tourists drown, body of kayak rescuer found

Tragedy as tourists drown, body of kayak rescuer found

Tragedy as tourists drown, body of kayak rescuer found

Three people are dead in separate tragedies after a man drowned in a dam trying to save children on kayaks and two tourists were swept out to sea.

Dominican Republic nightclub death toll rises to 218

Dominican Republic nightclub death toll rises to 218

Dominican Republic nightclub death toll rises to 218

Dominican Republic nightclub death toll rises to 218

Hope is fading for finding survivors after a deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic.

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Dominican Republic nightclub death toll climbs to 98

Dominican Republic nightclub death toll climbs to 98

The death toll from a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic has risen as crews continue to search for potential survivors.

Malaysia approves restarting search for MH370

Malaysia approves restarting search for MH370

Malaysia’s government has approved a US-based marine robotics company to renew the search for the wreckage of flight MH370.

'Hell's Bells': deluge lashes region in cyclone's wake

'Hell's Bells': deluge lashes region in cyclone's wake

A cyclone has been downgraded but still "packs a punch" with heavy rain triggering floodwaters, sparking rescues amid warnings of more wild weather to come.

Rescued rower 'in awe' after emotional return to land

Rescued rower 'in awe' after emotional return to land

An audacious naval rescue mission in cyclonic conditions has ended with a happy family reunion for a Lithuanian rower, who feared he would die at sea.

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Cyclone-battered rower gets medical treatment

Cyclone-battered rower gets medical treatment

Cyclone-battered rower gets medical treatment

Cyclone-battered rower gets medical treatment

A Lithuanian rower battered by a tropical cyclone while attempting a solo ocean crossing is receiving medical treatment on a navy ship after being rescued.

Lithuanian rower alive as cyclone halts Pacific journey

Lithuanian rower alive as cyclone halts Pacific journey

Lithuanian rower alive as cyclone halts Pacific journey

Lithuanian rower alive as cyclone halts Pacific journey

An Australian navy ship is on its way to rescue a Lithuanian man rowing from San Diego to Brisbane after he was caught up in Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Flooding, road closures persist after powerful cyclone

Flooding, road closures persist after powerful cyclone

Flooding, road closures persist after powerful cyclone

Flooding, road closures persist after powerful cyclone

Floodwaters are not expected to subside any time soon and roads remain closed as an ex-cyclone continues dumping heavy rain and teams visit damaged stations.

Region braces for further heavy rain, flash flooding

Region braces for further heavy rain, flash flooding

Region braces for further heavy rain, flash flooding

Region braces for further heavy rain, flash flooding

Two tropical lows continue to fuel cyclonic rainfall across coastal areas of north Queensland as residents prepare to evacuate.

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide

Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter near Washington, CBS News says, citing police.

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

A rain-hit region is on cyclone watch with multiple tropical lows looming in northern Australia after heavy showers sparked flooding and water rescues.

Bushwalker's tale of survival a 'miracle', rescuer says

Bushwalker's tale of survival a 'miracle', rescuer says

Bushwalker's tale of survival a 'miracle', rescuer says

Bushwalker's tale of survival a 'miracle', rescuer says

The rescue of bushwalker Hadi Nazari in the Australian Alps after an almost two-week search has been described as a "miracle" by one of the men who found him.

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Rescued hiker leaves hospital after 13-day alps ordeal

Bushwalker Hadi Nazari has been discharged from hospital after his rescue and is keen for more hikes but an expert has advice for anyone going to remote places.

'You guys are angels': lost hiker's tears with rescuers

Relatives of rescued hiker Hadi Nazari say they never lost hope he would return to them after he spent almost two weeks missing in rugged bushland.

Wave of water-related rescues sparks safety warning

A sixfold increase in water rescues in the first week of 2025 has triggered a safety plea to beachgoers as police warn of increased patrols.

'Hero' hiker's incredible survival after 13-days lost

A missing hiker survived on two muesli bars and wild berries for almost two weeks before he was found in a search involving hundreds of rescuers and volunteers.

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Search resumes for missing bushwalker amid heat, fire

The search for a bushwalker missing for 11 days resumes after specialist crews have joined the efforts amid soaring temperatures and nearby fires.

Search for man taken by shark ends without finding body

Authorities have concluded the search for a surfer who was seen taken by a shark but have not located his body.

Day 10: search for hiker intensifies as more help sent

Another 50 rescue specialists have joined the 10-day search for missing hiker Hadi Nazari in Kosciuszko National Park’s "bloody tough" terrain.

Water source the key to missing hiker's survival

Finding scarce water on one of Australia's most challenging bush trails is key to a missing hiker being found alive after more than a week missing.

Drowning deaths claim two tourists and swimmer

Two tourists have died at a dangerous beach and a man was unable to be revived after being pulled from the water as the summer drowning toll continues to rise.

Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning

Police are warning bushwalkers to be prepared before they set out on their treks after two men died in separate incidents and another pair needed to be rescued.

'Most perfect son' feared dead after swept off rocks

Tributes are flowing in for 15-year-old Luca Bennett as rescue crews scale back a search for the teenager after he was swept off rocks at a popular beach.

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