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After years of conflict in eastern DR Congo, the government and AFC/M23 rebel group just signed an agreement to allow humanitarian aid through and release prisoners within 10 days. The breakthrough came after mediated talks in Switzerland and offers hope to millions caught in the crossfire.
A paraglider who crashed into a tall tree in northern Italy got an unexpected audience during his rescue. As firefighters climbed to free him, a herd of cows watched the whole operation unfold.
After weeks of devastating conflict, Lebanon's army is rebuilding bridges and reopening roads that connect communities torn apart by strikes. The work signals hope as a fragile but holding ceasefire enters its second week.
Six San Diego firefighters are heading to Spain to compete against 28 international teams in a high-stakes rope rescue competition. They're paying their own way to sharpen skills that could save lives back home.
When flames engulfed a two-story home in Martin, Tennessee, firefighters climbed their ladders to save a life. One person trapped on the second floor made it out safely thanks to quick-thinking first responders.
When a gunshot victim arrived at a small-town Alabama fire station in shock, firefighters did something extraordinary: they gave him a blood transfusion right there. Minutes later, the dying man was stable and alert.
Thousands gathered along Beach Road to watch firefighters demonstrate cutting-edge rescue techniques during A.P. Fire Service Week. The spectacular event showcased how modern technology is helping first responders save more lives than ever before.
Arsenal's squad took motivation into their own hands this week, literally lighting a fire at their training ground before crucial matches. Their manager loves it when players lead the charge.
This summer kicks off a nationwide party for America's 250th anniversary with tall ships, state fairs, fireworks, and races spanning from Boston to New Orleans. The months-long celebration brings together all 50 states in what organizers are calling once-in-a-lifetime events honoring America's spirit.
An elderly grandfather in Tyre, Lebanon embraced his son and grandchildren for the first time in months after a ceasefire ended their forced separation. His family was among 1.2 million Lebanese displaced since March.
After more than 40 years of hostility, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct peace negotiations, marking a potential breakthrough in Middle Eastern relations. The 10-day ceasefire could lead to the first peace agreement between the nations since 1993.
A mama duck watched helplessly as her babies fell through a sewer grate one by one in Mentor, Ohio. Firefighters rushed to the rescue and reunited the entire family within minutes.
When wildfires erupted across Thailand, 25,000 brave firefighters mobilized in one of the region's largest coordinated emergency responses. Despite challenging conditions and over 2,000 active hotspots, ground crews and aerial teams are working around the clock to protect communities and precious forests.
After losing his niece in a house fire, Abhishek Baheti created a smartwatch that helps parents track their children's location and respond to emergencies. His company won Rs 1 crore on Shark Tank India for watches that work independently without phones.
A vital waterway carrying 20% of the world's oil is flowing again after Iran lifted restrictions tied to a Lebanon ceasefire. The reopening ends weeks of disruption that sent global energy prices soaring.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships as Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, sending oil prices down 11%. The move offers hope for easing tensions in a region that handles one-fifth of the world's oil supply.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese families crossed a hastily repaired bridge on Friday, racing home just hours after a ceasefire ended weeks of conflict. Bulldozers worked through dawn to fill a bomb crater, reconnecting families to their homes in southern Lebanon.
After months of displacement, Lebanese families are finally heading back to their homes in the south as a 10-day ceasefire takes effect. The truce offers a window of hope for thousands who've been waiting to return to their communities.
A company turned burned trees into a solution that restores forests and fights climate change. The project sold all its carbon credits in less than six weeks.
After weeks of intense fighting, Israel and Lebanon entered a 10-day ceasefire at midnight on April 17, giving families on both sides their first peaceful night in over a month. The UN is calling the pause a potential doorway to lasting peace negotiations.
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