10 h. ago Turkey military plane crash sees 20 killed after footage shows aircraft fall in Georgia

The Turkish military has confirmed that all 20 personnel on board a cargo plane that crashed in Georgia were killed in the incident yesterday following a search and rescue operation

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13 h. ago Scotland looks to 'mountain rescue style' model to tackle rising wildfire risk

Rural groups and ministers said there is a gap in training in how to tackle the increase in wildfires in Scotland.

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13 h. ago Beloved Scottish mountain on North Coast 500 protected for future as visitor numbers surge

Moves have been made at the mountain to create an all-round better experience for walkers and locals alike.

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22 h. ago Charles reunites with veteran who made him cry as he & William meet WW2 heroes at Windsor Castle to mark Remembrance Day

KING Charles reunited with a veteran who made him cry as he and Prince William met WW2 heroes at Windsor Castle to mark Remembrance Day. His Majesty and the future King greeted soldiers who served in the Pacific during World War Two in a reception held in their honour this evening. King Charles met Gilbert...

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24 h. ago Rescue operation launched after bloke seen floating in sea on inflatable mattress

The chap was out on the sea simply for 'pleasure' according to the rescue team after he was clocked by an oil tanker some 22 miles off Estepona in the Costa del Sol

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24 h. ago Man who blew himself up in a Cybertruck outside Trump hotel was suffering a mental health crisis, report says

The man responsible for the Las Vegas New Year’s Day attack would have been described as a “military hero” had he not planned the attack, law enforcement officials said

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31 h. ago Turkish plane crash: Military aircraft plummets over Georgia as rescue teams rush to scene

A search and rescue operation is underway in Georgia after a Turkish military cargo aircraft crashed this morning after the the C130 plane plummeted to the ground

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67 h. ago Scots veteran urges people to think of fallen heroes' families on Remembrance Day

"It’s not just about soldiers on the battlefield, it’s about the empty chairs at the table"

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3 d. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Is the state of the UK today a betrayal of service heroes' sacrifices?

D-Day veteran Alec Penstone appears to share the view of many after a poll found the majority want those currently in power to resign.

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5 d. ago Civil rescue groups in Mediterranean cut ties with Libyan coastguard

Accusations of violent interceptions and human rights violations levelled at EU-funded Libyan services by NGOsMore than a dozen NGO rescue vessels operating in the Mediterranean have suspended communication with the Libyan coastguard, citing escalating incidents of asylum seekers being violently intercepted at sea and taken to camps rife with torture, rape and forced labour.The 13 search-and-rescue organisations described their decision as a rejection of mounting pressure by the EU, and Italy in particular, to share information with the Libyan coastguard, which receives training, equipment and funding from the EU. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Footage captures driverless van speeding down city street before hero taxi driver saves day

Graeme Miller, 53, had just logged off from his Central Taxis shift and was heading to the dentist when he spotted the out-of-control vehicle speeding down Clermiston Road in Edinburgh.

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9 d. ago Scottish star Charlie Aldridge grabs recognition after stunning mountain bike season

The 24-year-old punched his ticket to the top of the World Cup podium for the first time in 2025, winning maiden golds in both the cross-country and short track formats.

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1 week ago Newly reopened mountain railway in Scotland offers 'breathtaking' views

The railway in the Scottish Highlands is the UK's highest railway and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains without the need for climbing

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1 week ago Floods kill 13 in Central Vietnam as rescue operations push forward

Rescue operations have intensified across central Vietnam as floodwaters recede after days of record rain and deadly landslides that left at least 13 people dead and 11 missing

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1 week ago Cubans trapped by Hurricane Melissa flooding rescued by amphibious military operation

Cuba’s military rescued 38 residents trapped by severe flooding after the Sagua River overflowed on Wednesday (29 October), following heavy rain from Hurricane Melissa.

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2 w. ago Emmerdale's James Moore 'in tears' as he takes on impressive challenge in tribute to dad

Emmerdale's Ryan Stocks actor James Moore has taken on the task of climbing the height of Scotland's tallest mountain in memory of his late dad while raising money for charity

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2 w. ago British family's heartbreak as body of father is found two days after his son, 11, drowned when they got into trouble swimming off Malta

The 37-year-old's body was discovered following an extensive search operation involving Maltese police, the armed forces and local rescue teams.

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2 w. ago US fighter jet and chopper crash within hours in South China Sea sparking dramatic rescue operation

Five crew members had to be sensationally rescued from the waters following the crashes, which occurred within 30 minutes of one another.

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3 w. ago 'I’ve had offers': Celtic icon addresses 1,696 day exile and names Scotland heroes he wish he'd played with

The former Celtic midfielder opened up on his spell away from management.

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3 w. ago 'I’ve had offers': Celtic icon in addresses 1,696 day exile and names Scotland heroes he wish he'd played with

The former Celtic midfielder opened up on his spell away from management.

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