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Wales-China Green Pact to Combat Desertification

In a landmark environmental collaboration, Wales signs a historic agreement with China to share expertise in revitalising the Yellow River basin and combating the Gobi Desert's expansion, marking a new chapter in UK-China relations.

Burning Man Chaos: Sandstorm Strands 70,000, Destroys Art

A catastrophic sandstorm has plunged Nevada's Burning Man festival into chaos, destroying art installations, stranding 70,000 attendees, and turning the desert extravaganza into a battle for survival. Organisers scramble as essential supplies run low.

Saudi Desert Ski Resort Fails, Winter Games May Go to China

Saudi Arabia's ambitious desert ski resort, Trojena, is behind schedule, jeopardising its role in the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Officials are now in emergency talks to potentially move the entire event to China, casting doubt on the Kingdom's vision for a

Stephan Elliott's Tribute to Terence Stamp

Director Stephan Elliott shares heartfelt memories of working with the iconic Terence Stamp, reflecting on his legacy in film and personal anecdotes from their collaboration on 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'.

Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' May Film in Sahara

Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan is reportedly planning an ambitious adaptation of Homer’s 'The Odyssey', with filming set to take place in the vast Sahara Desert.

27 US states hotter than Sahara in extreme heatwave

A blistering heatwave has left 27 US states hotter than the Sahara Desert, with record-breaking temperatures causing widespread disruption. Experts warn of health risks and extreme weather conditions.

Burning Man 2025: Art, Chaos & Radical Expression

The iconic Burning Man Festival returns in 2025 with a whirlwind of art, music, and radical self-expression in Nevada's Black Rock Desert. Discover the highlights, controversies, and unforgettable moments from this year's event.

French couple abandons son in Sahara to survive

A French couple trekking through the Sahara Desert made the heartbreaking decision to leave their son behind to save their own lives after getting lost in extreme conditions.

Rare Martian Meteorite Auctioned at Sotheby’s

A fragment of Mars, one of only 277 known Martian meteorites on Earth, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York. Discovered in the Sahara Desert, this extraterrestrial treasure offers a rare chance to own a piece of the Red Planet.

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