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Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty

Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.

French City Shamed by Graffiti Sparking National Debate

The historic city of Nîmes in southern France confronts its urban deterioration crisis after anonymous graffiti declaring 'Nîmes, I am ashamed of you' appears across the city, igniting a nationwide conversation about France's urban decline.

Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities

Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.

Kidman & Urban's Daughter Returns to Social Media

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter makes social media comeback as speculation swirls about her famous parents' marriage status. Exclusive insight into the family dynamics.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Impacts 1.6M Children

New analysis exposes how the controversial two-child benefit limit is pushing families deeper into poverty, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for Britain's most vulnerable children.

Kidman seeks primary custody in Urban divorce

Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman files for primary residential custody of Sunday and Faith Urban while making unique co-parenting requests in Nashville divorce proceedings.

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Rare Day Out with Daughter

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a low-key family day in Sydney with their teenage daughter, Sunday Rose, offering a rare look at their life away from the spotlight.

London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable

Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.

California and Louisiana Lead US Poverty Rates

New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.

Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point

Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.

UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era

Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals

Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.

Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis

Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Fuels UK Child Poverty Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's two-child benefit cap has plunged 1.5 million children into poverty since 2015, with experts warning of irreversible damage to a generation's future.

Quarter of UK pupils too hungry to learn, study finds

Shocking new research exposes the deepening child poverty crisis in UK schools, with teachers reporting a quarter of students arriving too hungry to concentrate, prompting urgent calls for government action.

NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy

A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.

Greece's Tourism Boom Hides Deep Poverty Crisis

As Greece enjoys a record-breaking tourism season, a stark contrast emerges. A new report reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Greek residents, with many struggling to afford basic necessities amidst the influx of wealthy visitors.

Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture

Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.

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