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.
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Jamaica's Black River devastated by Hurricane Melissa
Residents of Jamaica's historic Black River confront devastating aftermath as Hurricane Melissa destroys homes, floods streets, and leaves communities counting the cost of rebuilding.
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.
Gardeners' Warning: Bamboo Could Cost You Thousands
UK gardening experts issue urgent warning about invasive bamboo species spreading uncontrollably and causing structural damage to properties across Britain.
Kent hospice damaged by hurricane, services threatened
A Kent hospice serving vulnerable patients faces severe disruption after hurricane-force winds caused extensive damage, putting critical care services at risk.
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica With Floods and Damage
Powerful Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica with catastrophic flooding and destructive winds, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and forcing mass evacuations as the storm continues its path through the Caribbean.
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica and Cuba
Exclusive aerial footage shows catastrophic damage as Hurricane Melissa carves destructive path through Caribbean islands, leaving communities devastated and emergency services scrambling.
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
Queensland smashed by golf ball-sized hail in severe storm
A violent supercell thunderstorm battered Queensland's Darling Downs, with hailstones the size of golf balls and destructive winds causing widespread damage to homes, vehicles, and 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.
California's $1.3T weather disaster crisis exposed
New research reveals California has suffered more billion-dollar weather disasters than any other US state, with devastating wildfires and floods causing unprecedented damage across the Golden State.
Rats costing UK drivers millions in car insurance claims
Shocking new data reveals rats are chewing through car wiring, causing thousands of pounds in damage and driving up insurance costs across Britain.
Climate disasters to cost £1.3 trillion in 2025
New analysis reveals the staggering economic cost of climate disasters in 2025, with extreme weather events projected to drain global finances and threaten economic stability worldwide.
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.
Opioid Overdoses Creating Brain Injury Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals the silent crisis of brain injuries emerging from the opioid epidemic, with survivors facing lifelong neurological challenges and inadequate support systems across the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Home Insurance Gap Leaves Millions Vulnerable to Weather Damage
Exclusive investigation reveals how standard home insurance policies leave British homeowners vulnerable to expensive weather-related damage claims.
British Celebrities Vanish Living With Amazon Tribe
Exclusive: The Mirror uncovers the astonishing story of a group of former UK TV personalities who abandoned fame to live with an isolated indigenous tribe in the Brazilian rainforest, cutting off all contact with the modern world.
Lost Amazon Tribe Meets King Charles in London
The indigenous Yanomami tribe, a 'lost' community from the Amazon, meets King Charles and celebrities in a stunning cultural exchange during their first-ever trip to London, highlighting urgent environmental and cultural preservation issues.
Toxic Mercury in Takeaway Packaging Contaminates Planet
Shocking new study reveals mercury levels from aluminium production for takeaways and Amazon packaging are contaminating rainforests and food chains worldwide.
Amazon Deforestation Fuels Wildfires and Pandemic Risk
A stark new report reveals the catastrophic link between Amazonian deforestation, intensifying wildfires, and the alarming rise in zoonotic diseases, demanding urgent global action.
Príncipe: The Secluded African Island Paradise
Hidden in the Gulf of Guinea lies Príncipe, a breathtaking volcanic island with untouched rainforests, empty golden beaches, and a fascinating history. This is the ultimate eco-tourism escape.
5 Garden Plants That Can Destroy Your Home
UK gardening experts issue a stark warning over five popular plants, including Bamboo and Ivy, that can cause severe structural damage and devalue your property. Learn how to identify and manage these invasive species.
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