Looming rain was one of the main enemies of the operation, threatening to flood the cave complex in mountainous northern Thailand

The much-loathed cockroach is the inspiration for a new robot which has been earmarked for a range of uses, including search and rescue missions.

We must work alongside the vulnerable to go beyond simply managing catastrophes.

Niren Tolsi speaks to the men and women who have been keeping KwaZulu-Natal’s monstrous blaze at bay.