Police gain powers to seize bikes from reckless youths
Controversial new police powers enable officers to confiscate vehicles from young riders causing chaos on UK streets, raising civil liberties concerns while tackling anti-social behaviour.
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Bat caught hunting and eating robin in mid-flight
Scientists capture unprecedented footage of a barbastelle bat hunting, killing and consuming a robin during nighttime flight - a behaviour never before documented in UK wildlife.
Farrah Abraham slammed over daughter's bat tattoo at 15
Former Teen Mom OG star Farrah Abraham faces intense backlash after proudly sharing her 15-year-old daughter's controversial bat tattoo in a viral TikTok video, with critics calling it inappropriate parenting.
Homeowner fights masked car thieves with baseball bat
Shocking footage shows the moment a courageous resident confronted a gang of masked thieves attempting to steal his car from his own driveway in a brazen daylight attack.
Police confiscate Union Jack from teenager at protest
Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.
Critically Endangered Cuddly Bat Highlights UK Extinction Crisis
A poignant image of an adorable cuddly bat highlights a grave conservation crisis. Discover why this species is on the brink and what it says about our relationship with nature.
Bat Smashes Through Car Windscreen on M6 at 70mph
A driver on the M6 had a terrifying shock when a bat smashed through their windscreen at 70mph. The bizarre incident, captured on dashcam, left the vehicle damaged and the driver shaken but unharmed. Experts warn of the dangers and what to do if it happen
Fury over £4m 'Bat Bridge' funded by taxpayers
A Reform UK councillor in Bexley is leading a revolt against a £4 million 'eco-bridge' designed for bats and other wildlife, branding it a scandalous waste of public money amidst a cost-of-living crisis.
Chonky Flying Fox One Cyclone From Extinction
Exclusive: The future of the 'chonky' golden-crowned flying fox, one of the world's rarest bats, hangs in the balance as climate change intensifies tropical storms in its only Philippine habitat.
UK seizes £1.4bn in dirty money crackdown
Exclusive: British authorities have confiscated a record £1.4 billion from criminals under new anti-money laundering powers, with hundreds of millions more frozen in ongoing operations.
Ex-Wife of £146m Fraudster Has Mansion Seized
The ex-wife of disgraced lawyer Timothy Schools, who masterminded a £146 million fraud, has been stripped of her Lake District mansion. Discover how the proceeds of crime were traced to her property in this shocking financial scandal.
MLB Umpires Confiscate Bat Mid-At-Bat in Bizarre Incident
Seattle Mariners' Taylor Trammell was left stunned after umpires confiscated his bat mid-at-bat against the Cincinnati Reds. The bizarre MLB equipment check has sparked controversy and debate across the baseball world.
Deadly Fungus Pushing North American Bats to Extinction
A catastrophic fungal disease, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, is driving North American bat species towards extinction, with mortality rates reaching 100% in some colonies, threatening ecological balance and agriculture.
Finger Wrestling & Rooftop Cinema: UK's Weekend in Photos
From the intense world championship of Bavarian finger wrestling in Sussex to enchanting open-air cinemas across London's skyline, this weekend was a vibrant tapestry of British eccentricity and global culture. The Guardian's latest photo essay captures t
Man suffers 'world's worst death' from rabies
A Vietnamese man has died in agony from 'rabies hydrophobia' – a rare and terrifying form of the virus that causes an extreme fear of water and is considered one of the most painful ways to die.
Adam Sandler's Family Glamour at Venice Film Festival
Adam Sandler dazzles on the red carpet with his glamorous wife Jackie and their two daughters, Sadie and Sunny, at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of his new Netflix film, 'You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah'.
Bali Tourists Face Passport Seizure & Visa Bans
Indonesia is getting tough on misbehaving tourists in Bali. New reports confirm visitors are having passports confiscated and facing five-year bans for visa overstays and illegal activities. Here's what you need to know to avoid trouble.
Cardinals' Contreras banned after throwing bat in umpire rage
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has been suspended for one game and fined after a heated argument with an umpire culminated in him throwing his bat in frustration during a game against the San Francisco Giants.
WWE’s Charles Robinson hospitalised after wild animal bite
WWE referee Charles Robinson was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a wild animal, suspected to be a bat. Read the full story here.
70+ supercars worth £7M seized in London raid
London authorities have confiscated more than 70 high-end supercars, including rare purple Lamborghinis and Ferraris, in a major crackdown. The vehicles, valued at over £7 million, were seized in a targeted operation.
Meat Loaf's shocking pre-fame career revealed
Discover the surprising early career of rock legend Meat Loaf that left fans in disbelief. From construction worker to global superstar, his journey was anything but ordinary.
Man found dead in bat-infested London flat
A man was discovered dead in a squalid Westminster flat overrun with bats, sparking a major investigation into the shocking living conditions.
Bat bite leaves Arizona man with £250k medical bill
An Arizona man was left with a staggering £250,000 medical bill after being bitten by a bat. The shocking cost highlights gaps in US healthcare coverage.
£48k rabies bill after bat bite shocks Arizona man
An Arizona resident was slapped with a staggering medical bill after emergency rabies treatment following a bat bite. The shocking cost highlights gaps in US healthcare.
Bat found in patient's mouth sparks hospital scandal
A US hospital faces scrutiny after a live bat was discovered inside a patient's mouth during surgery, leading to a legal battle over medical bills and insurance claims.
BAT shares drop amid US menthol cigarette ban plans
British American Tobacco (BAT) shares dropped sharply after the Biden administration announced plans to ban menthol cigarettes in the US, sparking investor concerns over future revenues.
Wife's horrific abuse: cigarettes, sleep deprivation & control
A woman subjected her husband to years of domestic abuse, including stubbing cigarettes on his chest, sleep deprivation, and confiscating his phone. The shocking case has been heard in court.
Spain seizes 140 guinea pigs in animal welfare case
Spanish authorities confiscate 140 guinea pigs from a German woman in Nuremberg, sparking debate on animal welfare laws.
How tiny bats struggle at night – and how we can help
Discover the surprising challenges bats face after dark and the simple ways humans can support these vital nocturnal creatures.
Judge overturns 12yo's baseball ban after bat flip
A young baseball talent has been reinstated after a judge ruled his suspension for an exuberant bat flip was unjust. The case sparks debate on sportsmanship and youth athletics.
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