4 h. ago Dramatic video shows hiker airlifted to safety after two days trapped behind waterfall

Watch the moment that man is rescued by helicopter after being trapped behind a waterfall in California for two days.

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64 h. ago Japan boxing authorities toughen up safety measures after deaths of two fighters in two days

The Japan Boxing Commission will crack down on rapid dehydration to ‘make weight’, which experts say makes the brain susceptible to bleedingBoxing authorities in Japan will introduce stricter safety measures after the sport was left in shock by the deaths this month of two boxers competing in the same event.Officials from the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) told reporters this week the changes would include pre-bout urine tests, tougher rules on rapid weight loss and improvements in ringside medical services. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Chinese warship crashes into own coastguard vessel while chasing Philippines boat in South China Sea

Footage shows Chinese coastguard vessel with its entire bow caved in after colliding with Chinese warship near contested Scarborough ShoalA Chinese warship collided with a vessel from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.The incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted vessels distributing aid to fishers in the area, said coast guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela in a statement. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Chinese warship crashes into own coast guard vessel while chasing Philippines boat in South China Sea

Footage shows Chinese coast guard vessel with its entire bow caved in after colliding with Chinese warship near contested Scarborough ShoalA Chinese warship collided with a vessel from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.The incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal as the Philippine Coast Guard escorted vessels distributing aid to fishers in the area, said coast guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela in a statement. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Edinburgh Arthur’s Seat fire: Dramatic video shows fire tearing across Arthur’s Seat as smoke billows into sky

A video shows a large fire tearing across Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, with the public advised to avoid the area.

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6 d. ago Moment reckless driver attempts dangerous overtake of huge lorry on motorway before being dramatically WIPED OUT in the middle of the road

This is the moment a reckless driver attempting a dangerous overtake of a lorry is wiped out by a truck.

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9 d. ago Dramatic video shows firefighters battling 991 acre wildfire in California

Watch as firefighters try to battle a raging wildfire in California, which has surpassed 991 acres.

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1 week ago Loch Ken Trust organising family fun day to raise water safety awareness

There will be lots to do for all ages including rescue demonstrations, water safety and nature activities and kids funfair rides.

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4 w. ago Migrant clashes erupt in northern France with rocks launched at riot cops and fires blazing in the street as police try to stop launch of small boat bound for Britain

Dramatic pictures and video show a group throwing rocks in the direction of the officers early on Friday, while fires blazed in the road near a park in Gravelines.

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4 w. ago Dramatic footage shows a shoplifter being chased by police and threatening to jump from the side of a pier

Michael Thompson was spotted in Chatham by police and then chased towards Sun Pier before he tried to climb over the set of railings near the river.

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