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Italy

More than 370 migrants rescued in Mediterranean

Early on the morning of Boxing Day (December 26), rescue workers spotted more than 130 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean, some 40 kilometres off the coast of Libya.

Mauritius

Polish sailor rescued after drifting for 7 months in the indian Ocean

54-year-old Zbigniew Reket was heading for South Africa, where he intended to take up work, when his boat was severely damaged, leaving the sailor without navigation or communication systems.

France

Skiers trapped in broken down gondolas in the French Alps are dramatic

The skiers had been suspended around 25m above the snow before ropes lowered from helicopters were used to bring them down.

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Rescuer comes to aid of trapped deer

A deer trapped on a frozen lake is rescued by bright red sled.

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South Korea

Fishing Boat sinks in South Korea

A fishing boat has collided with a refuelling vessel, killing at least eight people, with two still unaccounted for.

Argentina

Hopes fade for missing Argentine submarine

Argentine navy discounts noise heard in South Atlantic as coming from missing submarine

Argentina

Storm hinders search for Argentine submarine

Strong winds and six-metre waves have hindered the search for the Argentine submarine and its 44 crew members

Papua New Guinea

Missing explorer Benedict Allen is "safe and well"

The British explorer may have contracted malaria during his trip

Iran

Civilian groups send care packages to earthquake victims in western Iran

As many people were left homeless by Sunday's earthquake, aid agencies say survivors urgently need food and water

Indonesia

Stranded sperm whales die off Indonesian coast

The whales were part of a group of ten mammals that beached in Ujong Kareng

Italy

Migrants celebrate arrival in Italy

Hundreds of migrants sang, danced and cheered as they reached the port of Crotone in southern Italy on a NGO rescue ship.

Spain

Man's best friend: This rescue dog's training may save your life

The Spanish Military Emergency unit is a branch of the country’s Armed Forces.

Japan

Sailors and their dogs rescued after five months drifting at sea

Two Americans and their two dogs have been rescued from their sailing boat in the Pacific Ocean after drifting for five months.

World News

Watch: Police swim out to save woman from sinking car

Officers smashed car window to rescue driver.

Mexico

Rescue dog hailed as hero after joining search for Mexico earthquake survivors

Frida has already saved 52 people from various accidents and disasters

Mexico

Mexico earthquake: Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises

At least 273 people are now known to have been killed by Tuesday's 7.1 magnitude quake

World News

Deadly Hurricane Irma barrels towards Florida

Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc in the Caribbean

United Kingdom

UK seaside tower rescue drama

14 people had to be airlifted to safety from a seaside tower in the UK after a mobile observation capsule got stuck.

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Harvey rescue efforts continue as Texas evaluates cost of storm damage

As rescue efforts continue in Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the costs mount.

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Hurricane Harvey strands animals

Animals stranded as Hurricane Harvey swamps Texas.