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6 hours ago

In Unprecedented Move, NASA to Rush Astronauts Home after Medical Incident on ISS

NASA's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is coming to an unexpectedly abrupt end. The four astronauts who make up the mission crew will be returned to Earth within the coming days after the agency decided to end their stay early because of an undisclosed medical issue. It is in the best interest of our astronauts to return Crew-11 ahead of their planned departure, said Jared Isaacman, NASA administrator, during a Thursday press briefing.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

Ex-NFL player Jordan Shipley in critical condition after ranch fire

The machine he was operating on his ranch caught fire, and although he managed to get out, it was not before sustaining severe burns on his body in the process. He was able to get to one of his workers on the ranch who drove him to a local hospital. He was then care-flighted to Austin, where he remains in critical but stable condition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

At 12 an Israeli missile ripped off' her face. Now Mazyouna is safe in the US but not all the scars have healed

A Gaza teenager severely disfigured by an Israeli missile received delayed reconstructive surgery in the US after humanitarian permit denials and international attention enabled her evacuation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

No family, no stability, no social fabric: the anguish of Gaza's wounded orphans

Thousands of Gaza children have been orphaned and critically wounded, many labeled WCNSF, facing amputations and urgent need for medical evacuation.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

A Russian drone hit a rescue robot evacuating a wounded Ukrainian soldier - and it shielded him from further injury, battalion says

Rescuing soldiers is an example of how Ukraine uses its growing ground robot fleet, along with moving supplies, laying and removing mines, and firing at and blowing up Russian targets. But it's a risky move that can put the soldier in even more danger. Ukraine's 1st Separate Medical Battalion shared the video on Monday, stating that the soldier was safely rescued and the robot protected him from any additional injuries during the 3-hour and 25-minute mission.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Rescue helicopter crashes, killing five on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro

Two foreigners seeking medical evacuation are among those killed in the crash on Africa's highest mountain. Five people have been killed in a helicopter crash on Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, authorities say. The accident took place on Wednesday evening on one of the most popular tourist climbing routes in what police said was a rescue mission to pick up patients on the mountain.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Cork girl (13) who lost legs in farming accident returns home for Christmas

"It is brilliant. It has been a rollercoaster. We can only imagine what Maureen and Féile have been through. Thankfully, Féile made the 400km long journey yesterday from Crumlin Hospital yesterday by Bumbleance. A load of people turned up to welcome her home and to wish her well along the way with many having bonfires lighting on the road. It really illustrates how happy and grateful people are that Féile is home. Féile has been in hospital since July 2."
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Mexican plane carrying burn victims crashes in Texas DW 12/23/2025

A Mexican navy plane transporting burn patients to Galveston crashed in Galveston Bay, killing at least five; eight people were on board, including a child.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Mexican Navy plane crashes off US coast, killing five

A Mexican Navy plane carrying a medical patient and seven others crashed off Galveston, Texas, killing at least five and leaving one missing.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Miss Jamaica sustained brain bleed, fracture in Miss Universe stage fall

Dr. Gabrielle Henry suffered critical traumatic injuries after falling off a Miss Universe stage and remains under 24-hour medical supervision.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

A Gaza family split by medical evacuation hopes transplant could unite them

Abdullah, a 10-year-old leukemia patient evacuated from Gaza to Italy, can be reunited with his family only if his siblings test as compatible donors.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Famed Hawaii bay closed after shark attack

"Chance is a well-respected lifeguard and surfer, and one of the humblest people you will ever meet,"
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fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Burning Man attendee faces $50K bill after being hit by Cybertruck driver

A Tesla Cybertruck art car struck James "JP" Patrick at Burning Man, crushing both feet and requiring airlift, emergency surgery, and follow-up care.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

First group of Gaza children to be brought to UK 'in coming weeks'

Palestinian children will be evacuated from Gaza to the UK for urgent medical treatment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US research station staff evacuated from Antarctica in high-risk operation

New Zealand air force successfully evacuated three personnel from McMurdo Station in Antarctica amid extreme weather and darkness.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Middle East updates: UK, Jordan working on Gaza airdrop plan DW 07/26/2025

UK plans to airdrop aid and evacuate sick children from Gaza with support from Middle Eastern allies.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Beech b200: What is the aircraft involved in the Southend airport plane crash?

A small plane crash at Southend Airport led to a significant fireball, involving a Beech B200 Super King Air aircraft.
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