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Farmers' Almanac predicts snowy Thanksgiving, harsh winter

The iconic Farmers' Almanac forecasts a winter of extremes with significant snowfall predicted for Thanksgiving across many regions. Discover their long-range weather predictions and what Britons should expect from the coming cold season.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.

Wolf packs return to Europe after near extinction

Europe's wolf population has made a remarkable comeback from near extinction, but their expanding territories are creating fresh conflicts with farmers and sparking political debates across the continent.

Cowgirl Revolution: Women Transforming American Ranching

Meet the pioneering women reshaping the iconic but fading tradition of cattle ranching in the American West. From financial innovation to sustainable practices, female ranchers are forging a new future for this rugged industry.

Farmers Paid to Host Lynx and Beavers in Rewilding Scheme

Exclusive: Landowners could receive public money to reintroduce apex predators and ecosystem engineers like lynx and beavers to English countryside under government-backed rewilding proposals aimed at biodiversity boost.

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

Spider Venom Deployed Against QLD Locust Plague

In a world-first, Queensland scientists and farmers are using synthetic spider venom to combat a devastating locust swarm, offering a revolutionary and eco-friendly alternative to traditional pesticides.

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

MPs Wear Wheat Badges in PMQs Farming Protest

MPs across the House of Commons united in wearing wheat sheaf badges during PMQs to highlight the severe challenges facing British farmers and to demand government action.

Minns blocks scrutiny of controversial hunting bill

NSW Opposition accuses Premier Chris Minns of dodging democratic process after he voted against establishing a committee to examine the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party's contentious hunting legislation.

Union Boss's Stark Warning to Starmer: Don't Betray Workers

Unite leader Sharon Graham delivers a bombshell warning to Keir Starmer, vowing to withhold support and funding if Labour backtracks on key pledges to workers. The future of the party's relationship with unions hangs in the balance.

California Ranchers Fight Environmentalists in Point Reyes Clash

A fierce battle is raging in California's Point Reyes National Seashore, pitting multi-generational dairy and cattle ranchers against powerful environmental groups. The conflict centres on a contentious plan to extend agricultural leases for 20 years, rai

London Tube & Bus Drivers Announce Mass Strike Over Pay

Commuters across London face severe disruption as thousands of Tube and bus drivers, represented by the RMT and Unite unions, plan a coordinated 24-hour strike in late July over an ongoing pay dispute with Transport for London.

Albanese Confronted by Angry Farmers in Canberra Protest

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a fiery reception at the National Farmers' Federation summit in Canberra, as protesters stormed the event decrying government policies on water, renewable energy, and foreign acquisition of farmland.

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