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Everest rubbish deposit scheme scrapped over cheating
A $4,000 deposit scheme to clear Mount Everest of waste has been axed after 11 years, as climbers cheated by collecting low-altitude rubbish. Officials now plan a non-refundable fee. Read the full investigation.
Everest waste deposit scheme scrapped after failing
Nepal will abandon its decade-old Mount Everest waste deposit scheme, admitting it failed to reduce rubbish. A new non-refundable $4,000 fee is planned. Read the full story.
20 Tonnes of Rubbish Left at Coogee Beach on Christmas
Shocking footage reveals empty bins ignored as thousands of revellers left 20 tonnes of waste at Sydney's Coogee Beach, sparking a furious backlash and a council clean-up operation.
20 Tonnes of Rubbish Left at Coogee Beach After Christmas Party
A massive backpacker Christmas party at Sydney's Coogee Beach left over 20 tonnes of waste, sparking local fury and a huge council cleanup. Read the full story.
Coogee Beach Christmas party leaves huge rubbish pile
A massive Christmas Day gathering of backpackers at Sydney's Coogee Beach resulted in a huge rubbish pile, sparking local outrage and a major council clean-up operation.
Christmas revellers trash Sydney's Coogee Beach
Furious locals blast 'filthy' Christmas Day crowds after iconic Sydney beach is left covered in rubbish. Council launches major clean-up operation.
Polite litter accounts for almost half of UK rubbish
A new study reveals 'polite litter' – rubbish thoughtfully placed on hedges and ledges – accounts for 46.6% of UK littering. Discover the surprising environmental impact and what councils must do.
Tenant caught dumping trash after receipts expose her
A tenant who thought she could get away with littering in her apartment block was caught after residents found her name on discarded receipts. Read the full story of the petty revenge.
Liverpool's 25,000 tonne rubbish mountain sparks rat invasion
Families in Liverpool face a public health crisis as organised criminals dump massive waste piles, creating vermin-infested nightmare conditions with £4.5million cleanup costs.
Melbourne Murder Trial: Rubbish Tip Body Disposal Revealed
Exclusive court revelations expose how Marat Ganiev allegedly disposed of Isla Bell's body in a remote tip after her mysterious disappearance from Melbourne.
Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury
A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.
Man fined £500 for clearing rubbish from public alleyway
A Birmingham resident faces a hefty £500 penalty from the council after taking matters into his own hands to clear fly-tipped waste from a communal alleyway, sparking debate about civic responsibility versus council regulations.
Westminster House Horror: 20 Tonnes of Rubbish Cleared
Shocking scenes emerge as Westminster Council clears a staggering 20 tonnes of waste from a luxury London home, revealing a property crisis that's left neighbours horrified and authorities scrambling.
Seamus Heaney's Collected Poems Reveal His Genius
The definitive collection of Seamus Heaney's poetry reveals the full scope of his colossal achievement, cementing his status as one of literature's most vital voices.
Instagram Hit By Major Global Outage
Instagram users worldwide were hit by a major service disruption, with the app becoming inaccessible for hours. Here's what we know about the crash that sparked chaos on social media.
Bin collection chaos hits 2 million UK households
A staggering two million households across Britain are experiencing disrupted bin collections, with some waiting up to five weeks, as council services buckle under pressure.
Reeves backs Gatwick expansion in 'builders not blockers' pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to fast-track Gatwick Airport's second runway, siding with 'builders not blockers' to boost UK economic growth and create new jobs, despite environmental opposition.
UK Town Buried Under 15,000 Tonnes of Fly-Tipped Waste
A quiet UK town has been declared the nation's fly-tipping capital after being inundated with a staggering 15,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, including hazardous materials, creating a national scandal.
Commonwealth Bank outage locks millions out of online banking
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) customers were left stranded as a planned maintenance event spiralled into a full-scale online and app banking outage, disrupting payments and access for millions.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage: Users Locked Out
Meta's Instagram suffers a catastrophic global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access feeds, send messages, or refresh content. The widespread disruption sparks chaos and frustration across social media platforms.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Service Outage
Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.
Alan Jones pleads not guilty to historical sex charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones has formally denied 26 charges of historical sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s. The 82-year-old's case has been adjourned until November.
Alan Jones pleads not guilty to 27 nuisance charges
Controversial broadcaster Alan Jones has entered a not guilty plea to 27 charges of causing a nuisance on the National Telecommunication Network. The case continues.
Scotland abolishes 'not proven' verdict after centuries
In a landmark legal reform, the Scottish Government has passed legislation to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, fundamentally altering the country's unique three-verdict justice system that has stood for centuries.
Scotland's 'Not Proven' Verdict Faces Historic Abolition Vote
Exclusive: Scotland's controversial third verdict, branded an 'affront to justice' by critics, faces abolition as MSPs prepare for a landmark vote. Discover the verdict's bloody history and why campaigners demand its end.
Scotland Scraps 'Not Proven' Verdict in Legal Overhaul
The Scottish Parliament has voted to abolish the controversial 'not proven' verdict, a unique feature of Scots law for centuries. This landmark decision streamlines the justice system into a binary choice of 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.
Far-Right Sentiment Grows in UK: Quarter of Britons Open to Extremist Party
Alarming new polling reveals growing far-right sentiment across Britain. Experts warn of a fundamental threat to democratic values as anti-immigration and anti-establishment views gain traction.
Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges
Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The footballer appeared at a hearing at the Central Criminal Court, with a trial set for next year.
Global Instagram Outage Locks Users Out of Accounts
Instagram experienced a widespread global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the app, refresh feeds, or send messages. The disruption, confirmed by Meta, sparked a flood of complaints and memes across other social platforms.
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