‘Forced to scrub floors while pregnant’: Survivors speak out as Church of England plans apology for forced adoptions

[ad_1] The Church of England is set to issue a formal apology for its role in historical forced adoptions, where thousands of babies were taken from unmarried mothers in the decades following World War II. The church operated around 100 mother and baby homes across England, where unmarried pregnant women were sent to give birth […]

Scientists have made a silkworm-inspired odour-tracking robot that can locate survivors in disaster areas |

[ad_1] The notion of a robot ‘smelling’ its way through a complex environment has captured the imagination of scientists for years, but has always come with a caveat: what if the robot loses a sensor? In a groundbreaking advance that combines biology and engineering, a new robot, inspired by the humble silkworm, is able to […]

Lake Tahoe avalanche: How six survivors used iPhone SOS to alert rescuers after deadly Castle Peak slide

[ad_1] 15 backcountry skiers enjoying a guided trip near Lake Tahoe were caught in a powerful avalanche, leaving eight dead, six survivors rescued after hours in freezing conditions, and one person still missing, authorities said.The avalanche struck late Tuesday morning in the Castle Peak area of the Tahoe National Forest as the group was returning […]

GBH Cancer Hospital Honours Over 100 Cancer Survivors

[ad_1] UDAIPUR: GBH Cancer Hospital in Bedwas hosted an emotional and inspiring event on Wednesday to honour more than 100 Cancer Survivors who have triumphed over this life-threatening disease. The programme was attended by cancer specialists, doctors, and members of the public, who gathered to salute the indomitable courage of these warriors. The chief guest, […]

‘Reviewing it right now’: Hegseth noncommittal on releasing video of sept 2 strike that killed survivors on alleged drug boat

[ad_1] US defense secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday declined to say whether the Pentagon will release video footage from the September 2 operation targeting an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean – an attack that killed eleven people and has drawn renewed scrutiny after reports that a second missile killed survivors of the initial strike.“We’re […]

Caribbean boat strikes: Survivors were ‘waving in clear distress’ after first missile hit them, say sources

[ad_1] Two people who survived the September 2nd US strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean were seen waving before they were killed in a second follow-up strike, sources familiar with a video shown to lawmakers revealed. One source said the gestures could be interpreted as the survivors either calling for help or […]

Indonesia floods: Death toll crosses 900; survivors decry slow government response as starvation spreads

[ad_1] A survivor carries a bag of salvaged items at an area devastated by flash flood in Aceh Tamiang on Sumatra Island (AP photo) Devastating floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, with authorities warning that starvation in remote, cut-off areas could push the toll even higher. The country’s […]

US military plant explosion: ‘No survivors’ found after Tennessee blast; at least 18 presumed dead

[ad_1] Authorities have confirmed that no one has been found alive after a massive explosion at a military explosives plant in rural Tennessee on Friday morning, with at least 18 people feared dead. Recovery efforts are ongoing, but officials say they are no longer operating under rescue assumptions.“We’re moving to recovery,” said Humphreys county sheriff […]

Minnesota: Helicopter crashes near Airlake Airport, bursts into flames, leaving no survivors; FAA and NTSB launch probe

[ad_1] Minnesota plane crash (Pic credit: X) A helicopter crashed and caught fire Saturday afternoon near a suburban airport in the Minnesota Twin Cities, with authorities confirming there are no survivors. The downed aircraft, identified as a Robinson R66, was discovered around 2:45 pm local time west of Airlake Airport, according to a statement from […]

Afghanistan earthquake: Over 250 dead, at least 500 injured; rescuers race to find survivors

[ad_1] At least 250 people were killed and 500 others injured across the districts of Nur Gul, Soki, Watpur, Manogi, and Chapadare, stated theKunar Disaster Management Authority. Tremors were felt across eastern Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan.Sediqullah Quraishi Badloon, a communications official for Nangarhar province, said most of the casualties were reported in Kunar, while […]