Xyza Gula rescues UST Tigresses from near loss

UST Golden Tigresses celebrate during a victory over FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net University of Santo Tomas (UST) found its back against the wall after being two sets down and still trailing in the make-or-break third. And coach Kung Fu Reyes knew he needed a spark from the … Read more

Israel rescues two hostages from Rafah in operation

TEL AVIV — Israel’s military rescued two hostages overnight Monday under the cover of deadly airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, unleashing a wave of hope across Israel and of dread among the 1.4 million Palestinians who have sought refuge in the area that Israeli leaders have pinpointed as the war’s next battleground. … Read more

Floating sauna rescues Tesla passengers after car crashes into Oslo fjord

Two occupants of a Tesla that drove off an Oslo pier into the freezing fjord below were quickly rescued Thursday — by a floating sauna. Video shot by onlookers and obtained by Agence France-Presse shows two people crouching on the roof of the electric vehicle, which drifts in the water about 20 yards from the … Read more

India’s navy rescues second Iranian-flagged fishing boat hijacked by Somali pirates

NEW DELHI — India’s naval forces rescued an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates and freed its 19-member Pakistani crew off the east coast of Somalia, a navy statement said Tuesday. Later that day, the navy said in a statement it also rescued a Sri Lankan fishing vessel, together with forces from Seychelles and … Read more

Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 126 people

WAJIMA, Japan — Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets Sunday, six days after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 126 people. Heavy snowfall expected in Ishikawa Prefecture later Sunday and through the night added to the urgency. After Monday’s 7.6 magnitude temblor, 222 people were still unaccounted … Read more

Travis Scott rescues fan amid first concert since Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott saved a fan from getting kicked out during his recent concert in Dallas. A video made rounds on TikTok which captured the 32-year-old rapper noticing that the security was kicking one of his fans out of the venue during his Wednesday night concert. Travis paused his performance and addressed the authorities from the … Read more