A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia's Irkutsk region. The crew ejected successfully, but details on their condition are unknown. The aircraft crashed near the Angara River, with footage showing it nose-diving into trees.
A plane carrying skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, went down in a field next to the airport. The NTSB will investigate the cause.
Hundreds of regional Victorian firefighters rallied in Bendigo to protest the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy, citing financial pressures and unfair taxation. Concerns include the levy's cost to farmers and the perceived lack of government investment in volunteer services.
Three teenagers, aged 14, 17, and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 21-year-old man in Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex. The victim died at the scene on Friday evening. Police are appealing for information and have stated there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Thuringia's state government is organizing the "#RespektBewegt-Challenge 2026" from July 3 to August 16, 2026. This hiking event along the Rennsteig trail aims to raise awareness and respect for emergency services like the fire department, THW, and rescue services. Participants can donate one euro for each of the 50 designated stops, with funds supporting youth work and equipment for local rescue teams. The initiative addresses the long-standing issue of verbal and physical attacks against emergency personnel in Thuringia.
A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured after being bitten by a large shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia. She sustained severe arm and leg wounds and was airlifted to a hospital for surgery.
A 35-year-old woman sustained serious arm and leg injuries after a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney. The incident led to the closure of local beaches, with authorities investigating. This is the latest in a series of recent shark attacks off Australia's coast.
Russia's air defense systems intercepted 13 drones targeting Moscow since midnight, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Three drones were downed in the latest incidents, with emergency services responding to debris crash sites.
NHS England is urging hospitals to adopt 'digital triage assessment' to redirect non-urgent A&E patients to community services or later appointments, aiming to reduce overcrowding and winter crisis pressures. While some hospitals have seen reduced waiting times, concerns remain about digital access for all patients.
A schoolgirl was arrested after stabbing two 14-year-old students and a 27-year-old staff member at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester. Injuries are non-serious; the school was closed for the day.
A truck rollover on a Melbourne freeway ramp has injured two, including a trapped 61-year-old driver, and caused significant delays due to road closures.
Four people died in a plane crash in the Campanoz area near Medulin on Croatia's Istria peninsula on Thursday morning. Emergency services, including firefighters, medical teams, and police, responded to the scene.
Four people have died in a plane crash in Medulin, on Croatia's Istria peninsula. Emergency services responded to the incident in the Campanoz area outside the town on Thursday morning.
The Helios 3.0 robot was tested at Räddningstjänsten Östra Götaland's new training facility near Norrköping. Developed by engineering students, the robot is intended for hazardous environments like underground garages and tunnels, and was tested for obstacle navigation, hose maneuvering, and heat resistance up to 600 degrees Celsius.
Three Royal Navy crew members died when a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed near Sourton, Devon, during a training exercise early Wednesday. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, with investigations underway. Condolences have been extended to the families.
A devastating fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi's Malviya Nagar has claimed at least 21 lives and injured several others. Rescue operations involving multiple agencies are underway, with eyewitnesses and officials highlighting the building's poor ventilation and lack of fire safety systems.
A Royal Navy helicopter has crashed in a field in Devon, England. Emergency services are at the scene in Sourton Down, near Okehampton, with several road closures in place. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the aircraft belonged to the Royal Navy.
A fire at a restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people on Wednesday morning. Many victims are reportedly foreigners. 37 people were rescued and hospitalized. Prime Minister Modi announced financial aid for the deceased and injured.
A fire at a restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people, many of them foreigners. 37 people were rescued and hospitalized. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance for the victims' families, with Rs 2 lakh for the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A devastating fire at the Flourish Stay B&B restaurant in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday morning has claimed at least 21 lives, with many victims reported to be foreigners. Over 40 people were rescued, and authorities are investigating the cause.
A 13-year-old girl has died in the River Wharfe, bringing the UK's water-related death toll to at least 15 during the recent heatwave. A search continues for a missing boy, as temperatures cool after record highs.
Arsenal's victory parade in north London resulted in 75 people being rescued from height and 16 arrests for offenses including drunk and disorderly behavior, drug offenses, sexual assault, and assaulting emergency workers. A stabbing also occurred, with one man hospitalized. Police were granted additional stop and search powers.
A Tesco lorry caught fire on the A9 south of Dunkeld, causing the road to close in both directions; no injuries reported, with diversions in place.
Police are questioning a 31-year-old woman after a child was found dead at a residence in Lowood, west of Brisbane, on Monday night. A crime scene has been established and an investigation launched.
