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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fans baffled as hit show axed despite being renewed for two more seasons

Fans are confused about the cancellation of the animated series Smiling Friends, which was previously renewed for two more seasons by Adult Swim.

Feb 26 • 08:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Michael Phelps: "I don't want my children to swim, I don't want them to go through what I lived for 20 years"

Michael Phelps expresses his concerns about his children's involvement in swimming and discusses mental health issues in a podcast interview.

Feb 24 • 09:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What risks are there to swim in the Río de la Plata according to Conicet

A report warns of health and environmental risks due to untreated sewage effluents in the Río de la Plata, especially affecting local beaches.

Feb 23 • 12:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"Let go, move away from the boat": the dramatic end of a fishing boat shipwreck in Tortuga Bay

A tourist boat capsized in Tortuga Bay, resulting in one death and 28 survivors struggling to swim to safety.

Feb 22 • 17:55 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Don't swim in Sydney Harbour': Former police diver's shark warning

A former police diver issues a warning against swimming in unprotected areas of Sydney Harbour due to the risk of shark attacks.

Feb 21 • 20:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Swimmers disappointed but understanding in wake of Rottnest Swim cancellation

Team Saba organized a community swim at Bold Park Aquatic Centre after the Rottnest Channel Swim was canceled due to safety concerns.

Feb 21 • 06:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Iconic Rottnest Channel Swim cancelled due to poor weather

The Rottnest Channel Swim in Perth has been cancelled just hours before it was scheduled to begin due to unsafe weather conditions.

Feb 20 • 08:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The swimming hall's strict policy caused Jenni trouble: The boy couldn't swim - 'I don't know how to handle this'

Jenni Malmiaho faces difficulties accessing swimming facilities for her 7-year-old son with ADHD due to strict regulations.

Feb 19 • 08:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Forecast rough seas put iconic Rottnest Channel Swim in doubt

Severe weather warnings are causing uncertainty about the safety of the Rottnest Channel Swim slated for Saturday, putting months of preparation into jeopardy.

Feb 19 • 07:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teen dies drowned while trying to swim across reservoir in Trindade

A 17-year-old teenager drowned while attempting to swim across a reservoir in Trindade, Brazil.

Feb 17 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ship hits barges at the Port of Santos and crew jumps into the sea

A Singapore-flagged container ship collided with two ferries at the Port of Santos, prompting four crew members to jump overboard and swim to safety.

Feb 17 • 14:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Push for swim safety signs at airports after foreign-born drowning rise

The South Australian government is considering implementing water safety messages at Adelaide Airport in response to an increase in drowning incidents among people born overseas.

Feb 17 • 05:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MMi finalist and Olympic sixth swimmer showed good results in Tartu

Estonian swimmers achieved impressive results at the Zirk Swim Cup in Tartu, where Jan Cejka and Neza Klancar showcased their talents.

Feb 16 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

On the first day of the Zirk Swim Cup, a 43-year-old Estonian record fell

The first day of the Zirk Swim Cup saw the breaking of a 43-year-old Estonian record in the women's 1500-meter freestyle swimming event.

Feb 15 • 07:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Treacherous strait swim the latest step to ocean challenge dream

A marathon swimmer from Townsville, Liz Denyer, successfully crossed New Zealand's Cook Strait in a challenging 8 hours and 20 minutes, marking a significant achievement in her open-water swimming endeavors.

Feb 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Specialised nippers program teaches kids with disability to swim safely

A specialized program in Australia helps children with disabilities learn lifesaving swim skills in a supportive environment.

Feb 15 • 01:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Zirk organizes a competition named after himself in Tartu

Kregor Zirk has brought over 500 swimmers to Tartu for the Zirk Swim Cup, a major international swimming event.

Feb 14 • 21:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Kirke Mõtsnik breaks a 43-year-old Estonian swimming record

Kirke Mõtsnik set a new Estonian record in the women's 1500m freestyle at the Zirk Swim Cup, surpassing a record that had stood for 43 years.

Feb 14 • 20:16 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Send a letter to the municipality and now we can swim together in the evenings

The article discusses a new initiative allowing local residents to swim together in the evenings after submitting a letter to the municipality.

Feb 14 • 15:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

British man kicked Great White Shark away after bite but it returned for ‘third helpings’

A British man survived multiple shark attacks during a night swim from Catalina Island, describing his terrifying experience on BBC Radio 2.

Feb 13 • 09:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 and TV Subaé - Tuesday, February 10, 2026

The STJ removed the minister from office unanimously following harassment allegations, and notable incidents include a family tragically killed in a landslide and an increase in poisoning cases among swim students.

Feb 10 • 20:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teen Who Drowned Tried to Save Friend in Pond in Piauí; Neither Knew How to Swim, Says Police

Two 17-year-olds drowned in a pond in Piauí while trying to save each other, neither of whom could swim.

Feb 8 • 20:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Teen dies attempting viral challenge to swim in lake in Zacatecas

A 17-year-old boy died while attempting a viral challenge to swim in a lake at Parque La Encantada in Zacatecas, Mexico.

Feb 7 • 20:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Why Austin Applebee's superhuman swim was 'the story we needed' this week

The remarkable survival story of 13-year-old Austin Applebee, who swam a staggering 4 kilometers to rescue his family after being swept out to sea, resonated globally as a testament to human perseverance.

Feb 7 • 00:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Endurance swimmer admits he's an 'idiot' for attempting to circle Iceland before his first baby arrived

Endurance swimmer Ross Edgley reflects on the pressure he faced while attempting to swim around Iceland before the birth of his first child, admitting his unconventional nature makes such challenges seem daunting.

Feb 6 • 18:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Zirk Swim Cup provides unique experience for spectators

The Zirk Swim Cup will take place in Tartu, attracting over 500 athletes from nine countries, including four Olympians, and promises a unique experience for spectators.

Feb 6 • 15:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Kregor Zirk puts himself to the test in a self-organized competition

The Zirk Swim Cup, an international swimming competition with over 500 participants from nine countries, will be held in Tartu, featuring organizer Kregor Zirk competing in several distances.

Feb 6 • 14:20 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Shark attacks in Australia: where is it safest to swim and what times should I avoid?

Experts highlight the importance of timing and location in swimming safely in Australia due to an increase in shark encounters affected by environmental changes.

Feb 5 • 04:14 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

An ‘amazing feat’: how was 13-year-old Austin Appelbee able to swim for four hours to save his family?

Thirteen-year-old Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometers to shore and then ran 2 kilometers to fetch help for his stranded family, a feat described as superhuman by experts.

Feb 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Beloved PE teacher dies in Christmas Day swim tragedy in Devon

Tom Johnson, a respected PE teacher, drowned during a Christmas Day swim in Devon, along with another man, prompting tributes from the community.

Feb 4 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fisherman disappears after entering river

A fisherman has disappeared in the Paranaíba River in Itumbiara, Goiás, after struggling to stay afloat during a swim and subsequently submerging out of sight.

Feb 4 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Mother says asking 13-year-old son to swim four hours to save family ‘one of the hardest decisions’ ever made

Joanne Appelbee described her decision to send her 13-year-old son Austin to swim for help after their family was caught in dangerous waters as one of the hardest choices she has ever faced.

Feb 4 • 02:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mother says sending son to swim 4km for help 'one of the hardest decisions'

Austin Appelbee, a 13-year-old, swam four kilometers to shore to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea, a decision his mother described as one of the hardest she had to make.

Feb 3 • 05:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Teenager makes 'superhuman' swim to save family swept out to sea

A 13-year-old boy swam 4 kilometers through rough waters in Geographe Bay to rescue his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea, eventually raising the alarm when he reached shore.

Feb 2 • 05:19 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Swim across the Channel. This is what patients in Kladruby have been attempting for eighteen years

For the eighteenth consecutive year, patients at the Kladruby rehabilitation center are attempting to swim the equivalent of the English Channel in a symbolic event aimed at promoting friendship and mutual support.

Jan 16 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Swimming: Léon Marchand wins the 200m individual medley in Austin

French swimmer Léon Marchand clinched the 200m individual medley title at the Austin Pro Swim Series, though his time fell short of his world record.

Jan 16 • 07:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Children as Non-Swimmers: Dangerous Failure

A significant percentage of children in Germany leave elementary school unable to swim proficiently, prompting calls for action from associations and politics to address the issue, but money alone is not sufficient.

Jan 15 • 14:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Lyon: three monitored basins for the new river swimming pool in the Saône

In Lyon, an ecological majority will vote to assign the development of 1500 m² of river swimming pool in the Saône, allowing residents to swim there by summer 2027.

Jan 12 • 11:29 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

A Thousand Kilometers of Coastline, but No Place to Swim: Jamaicans Protest Against Closed Beaches

Jamaicans are protesting against closed beaches despite having a thousand kilometers of coastline available.

Jan 11 • 21:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Lower Bavaria: Excavator slips into the Danube - driver swims to shore

A 52-year-old excavator driver fell into the Danube while working in Passau County due to icy conditions but managed to escape the cab and swim to safety.

Jan 9 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

British dad-of-four drowned on dream Thailand holiday 'because lifeguard couldn't swim'

Jason Lambert, a British father, drowned in Thailand due to the lifeguard's inability to swim during a strong rip current incident.

Jan 8 • 14:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Tragic teenager died of cold water shock after night swim with pals, inquest finds

An inquest has concluded that 18-year-old Michael Oppong-Yeboah died from cold water shock following a nighttime swim with friends at East Hoe beach in Plymouth.

Jan 7 • 18:21 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Over 40 swimmers brave icy Vltava River for Prague's Three Kings Swim

More than 40 swimmers participated in Prague's Three Kings Swim, battling freezing temperatures in the Vltava River while rescue teams stood by.

Jan 6 • 14:49 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Fire and Rescue Team Rescues Swan in Distress

Firefighters in Árnessýsla successfully rescued a swan that was trapped in ice on the Ölfusá river, allowing it to swim away safely with its mate.

Jan 5 • 17:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

It was not easy to bear the leg amputations, but today we live normally - we ski, dance, swim

A community continues to thrive despite past hardships, engaging in skiing, dancing, and swimming activities in extremely cold temperatures.

Jan 4 • 20:55 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Life & Tech

Tunisia: Swimmers celebrate New Year with plunge in cold sea

Dozens of swimmers in Tunisia welcomed the New Year by participating in the traditional 'Ghatssa' swim, a cold water event organized by local sports and medical associations.

Jan 3 • 09:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Wörth: Three Kings Swim at Wiflinger Pond

On Three Kings Day, participants can not only overcome their inner hurdles but also contribute to the community by donating to school social work in Wörth during the traditional Three Kings Swim at Wiflinger Pond on January 6.

Jan 2 • 16:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Hofheim: Termination after twenty years

Swim clubs in the Main-Taunus district are facing challenges as one of their long-standing training facilities at Rhein-Main-Therme is closing down, leaving them with limited options.

Jan 2 • 07:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New Year's Day swim 2026 in pictures as hundreds descend into ice-cold waters

Hundreds participated in the traditional New Year's Day swim across the UK, braving icy waters in unique costumes.

Jan 1 • 20:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Jennifer Aniston in a bikini by the pool and her partner's reaction (video)

Jennifer Aniston shares a summer vibe on social media with a video of her in a bikini by the pool, showcasing her partner's reaction and hair care tips post-swim.

Dec 31 • 15:00 UTC

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