UK withdraws from Amazon rainforest protection fund
Britain withdraws from flagship £1.2bn global forest protection initiative, sparking outrage among environmental groups and raising questions about UK's climate commitment.
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DiCaprio champions Brazil's COP30 climate summit bid
Hollywood star and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio joins forces with Brazilian officials to champion the crucial COP30 climate conference in Belém, marking a significant moment in global climate diplomacy.
Lula announces Amazon COP30 and Petrobras shakeup
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announces ambitious climate agenda including hosting COP30 in the Amazon while overhauling state oil giant Petrobras leadership in major energy policy shift.
Amazon at tipping point within two years, warns UN climate chief
Exclusive: Christiana Figueres reveals the Amazon rainforest could collapse within two years without urgent action, while warning Trump's potential return threatens global climate progress.
Amazon Air Pollution Crisis Hits COP30 Host City
Exclusive investigation reveals severe air pollution in the Amazon rainforest, with COP30 host city Belem experiencing dangerous contamination levels that could impact global climate talks.
Amazon Rainforest More Polluted Than London and Beijing
Groundbreaking research shows the Amazon rainforest faces an invisible crisis as atmospheric pollution surpasses major global cities, threatening both climate and public health ahead of COP30.
EU chief cancels Brazil trip over Amazon remarks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen abruptly cancels high-profile Brazil visit following controversial remarks about the Amazon rainforest, sparking diplomatic tensions.
Interpol alert as Amazon criminals flee to Colombia
International police organisation Interpol has triggered a worldwide alarm after dangerous environmental criminals escaped Brazilian custody and are suspected to have crossed into Colombian territory, raising serious concerns about transnational organised
Amazon & Congo Rainforests Form Historic Climate Alliance
In a groundbreaking move, the Amazon and Congo rainforest basins forge an unprecedented alliance ahead of COP30, creating a united front against deforestation and climate change.
King Charles brokers historic Brazil environmental partnership
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, King Charles III has secured Brazil's commitment to vital environmental cooperation, marking a significant shift in international climate policy.
Pregnant Brit gets 10 years in Congo cocaine case
Bella Hennessy, a 31-year-old British mother, has been sentenced to 10 years in a Congolese prison after being caught with 2kg of cocaine while heavily pregnant, exposing the grim reality of international drug trafficking operations.
UK taxpayers fund £52m Amazon rainforest road
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK foreign aid is funding a destructive highway through pristine Amazon jungle, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns.
Amazon's Record Drought: Rivers Hit Historic Lows
The Amazon rainforest faces an unprecedented environmental emergency as major rivers reach historic lows, disrupting communities and threatening ecosystems across South America.
Indonesia's £27bn Jungle Capital Nusantara Takes Shape
Indonesia is racing against time to complete its revolutionary new capital city Nusantara, a £27 billion urban marvel rising from Borneo's rainforests. Discover the vision, challenges and controversy behind one of the world's most ambitious infrastructure
UN: Amazon Nearing Point of No Return to Savannah
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issues urgent warning that the Amazon rainforest could irreversibly transform into savannah, threatening global climate stability.
Brazil leads global deforestation crisis as Amazon destruction continues
Shocking new data reveals Brazil remains the world's worst offender for tropical deforestation, with Indonesia and Colombia following closely. Discover why conservation efforts are failing and what this means for global climate targets.
Search for rare giant moth in Australian rainforest
A massive search operation is underway in Australia's subtropical rainforests as scientists and volunteers desperately seek the spectacular Southern Pink Underwing moth, one of the continent's most elusive and magnificent insects.
Amazon highway bulldozed before COP30 climate summit
Shocking investigation reveals how a massive motorway has been carved through the Amazon rainforest to serve a new industrial port, with construction dramatically accelerating ahead of Brazil hosting the crucial COP30 climate conference.
Starmer courts Brazilian President for climate alliance
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Brazil's President Lula da Silva at Downing Street, forging a strategic alliance on climate action and positioning the UK as a key player in global environmental leadership ahead of the crucial Amazon summit.
Howe dodges Wissa AFCON questions amid club-country row
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about Yoane Wissa's potential Africa Cup of Nations departure, setting up a club-versus-country battle that could derail the Magpies' season.
Rainforest Cafe fined £45k over allergy hospitalisation
Popular restaurant chain Rainforest Cafe faces hefty fine and legal action after serving contaminated meal to severely allergic child, highlighting food safety concerns in UK hospitality sector.
King Charles reunites with Brazilian Indigenous chief
In a poignant Buckingham Palace encounter, King Charles reunited with Brazilian Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire, rekindling a friendship that began in the 1980s and highlighting the King's enduring environmental advocacy.
ISIS butchers slaughter 19 in Congo village massacre
Islamic State militants have launched a horrific overnight assault on a remote Congolese village, murdering 19 civilians in cold blood and burning homes to the ground in the latest bloody escalation of central Africa's terror crisis.
Palace star weighs international switch after England snub
Crystal Palace's midfield sensation is reportedly contemplating a dramatic international allegiance change to represent DR Congo at AFCON, following his solitary England cap under Gareth Southgate.
Prince Harry's charity accused of 'neocolonialism'
The Duke of Sussex faces serious allegations as African Parks, the conservation charity he presides over, stands accused of human rights abuses and 'fortress conservation' tactics by a Congolese ministry.
London restaurants raided over smuggled meat virus fears
Public health officials issue urgent warning after illegal meat shipments from high-risk countries discovered in London restaurants, posing serious disease threats including Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
Amazon tipping point nears as coral reefs suffer catastrophic bleaching
Exclusive: Scientists issue dire warnings as Amazon rainforest approaches irreversible collapse and global coral reefs suffer fourth mass bleaching event in history.
Three climate tipping points near collapse - scientists
Groundbreaking scientific report reveals coral reefs, polar ice sheets, and Amazon rainforest face irreversible collapse by 2035 without immediate climate action, threatening global ecosystems.
WHO declares 'very high' risk emergency in DR Congo
The World Health Organization declares a 'very high' risk emergency in DR Congo as cases spread to neighbouring countries, prompting urgent international response.
Amazon Mercury Crisis: Church Exposes Environmental Catastrophe
Shocking report reveals mercury contamination devastating Amazon rainforest and indigenous communities, with Catholic Church demanding urgent government action.
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