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Three Polish researchers trapped by melting water in Austrian cave

Rescue services were working to reach the stranded trio on Friday.

Experiences

Meet Persephone, the robot tour guide who can speak 33 languages

Persephone, a robot who speaks 33 languages, is the latest addition to the tour guide team at the Alistrati Cave in Greece.

Serbia

8 of Serbia’s most beautiful hikes for the best views and nature

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Whether you're looking to have your fitness tested on the Svrljig mountain range or simply see some natural phenomena on a more leisurely path, this is our pick of the top routes in Serbia.

France

French research subjects emerge after 40 days, 40 nights underground

The eight men and seven women had no clocks, no sunlight, and no contact with the world above.

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Destinations

Mythical grottos: The most famous caves in Greece

Your go-to guide to some stunning Greek caves and the lakes that lie within them.

Destinations

Giant crystal cave to accept first ever visitors

Crystal shards inside the geode can measure up to a metre long.

Mexico

'Incredible' treasure trove discovered under Chichen Itza in Mexico

Archaeologists rediscovered a cave underneath Mexico’s most famous Mayan ruins, contending with a venomous snake and narrow crawlspaces to gain access.

China

Watch: UK-China expedition discovers world-class cave hall

A China-UK joint expedition team has discovered a world-class giant cave hall in the Nongle sinkhole in Fengshan County of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

Thailand

Cave rescue boys and their coach granted Thai citizenship | The Cube

Three boys and their football coach who were rescued from a cave in northern Thailand last month have been granted Thai citizenship.

World News

Fast news: The week in a minute

Take a quick look at the biggest stories from around the world this week.

Thailand

'It was a miracle, I was shocked': Thai cave boys recount ordeal

The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand left a hospital on Wednesday to make their first public appearance at a nationally-broadcast news conference in the northern province of Chiang Rai.

World News

As it happened: Wednesday, July 18

This is how we covered the news on Wednesday, July 18.

Thailand

Boys rescued from Thai cave to be discharged from hospital Thursday

Twelve Thai boys rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand will be discharged from hospital next week, said the Thai health minister.

Thailand

Wife of diver who died in Thai cave mourns a hero

The wife of a former Thai navy diver who died working to rescue a young soccer team trapped for days in a flooded cave said she missed him dearly, and urged the boys not to blame themselves for his death

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Thai volunteers react as cave rescue concludes

Volunteers assisting in the rescue of a football team and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand react as the last person is stretchered out.

World News

Interview with Dr Lisa Baldini on children trapped in Thai cave

The divers working on freeing the remaining four boys and their coach stuck in a Thai cave have been overcoming almost insurmountable obstacles in the cave network. Good Morning Europe talk to Dr. Lisa Baldini on the pressure facing the children and their coach who are still awaiting rescue.

Thailand

Psychologist calls for rescued Thai boys to be given to time to readapt

After their underground ordeal, the rescued Thai soccer boys and their coach will need time to return to readjust to normal life, experts say.

Thailand

Oxygen level is getting lower as new rains approach

As the 12 Thai boys trapped in a cave send emotional letters to their parents the Thai authorities say that rains threaten further flooding in the coming weeks

Thailand

Elon Musk to aid Thailand in rescue of trapped boys

Elon Musk has announced on Twitter he is sending help to Thailand for assistance in the rescue operation of 12 trapped boys and their football coach.

Thailand

Thai diver dies during cave rescue operation to save boys

A former elite diver from Thailand’s navy has died after bringing oxygen into the flooded cave network where a youth football team and their coach are still trapped.