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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.

IndiLiSi & People Tree: Redefining UK Sustainable Fashion

Discover how IndiLiSi and People Tree are revolutionising UK fashion with their commitment to sustainable materials, Fair Trade practices, and timeless, elegant designs. Your definitive guide to building an ethical wardrobe.

UN: Global Gender Equality Progress Grinds to a Halt

A stark UN report reveals the world is failing to meet its 2030 gender equality targets. Discover which critical areas are seeing regression and what this means for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Ethiopia Bans Petrol Cars for Electric Future

Ethiopia is making a radical shift, banning petrol and diesel car imports to power its electric future with abundant renewable energy from its mega-dams. Discover how this bold move is reshaping transport and energy policy.

Your Guide to Buying Fewer, Better Things

Discover how The Guardian's new newsletter, The Filter, helps UK consumers break free from fast fashion and mindless consumption. Learn to make smarter, more sustainable purchases that save money and the planet.

Sonic Racing Crossworlds Still in Development, SEGA Confirms

SEGA reassures fans that the highly anticipated mobile racing game, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, is still on track. Get the latest official update on development progress and what to expect from this new chapter in the Sonic racing franchise.

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.

Sandbanks luxury flats plan sparks migrant hotel backlash

Fury erupts in Britain's 'platinum peninsula' as a luxury apartment development in Sandbanks faces a double controversy: local opposition and a government proposal to house asylum seekers, pitting community concerns against the UK's immigration strategy.

NSW Minister: Housing objectors are 'un-Sydneylike'

NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.

Lighthouse Parenting: The Expert-Approved Trend

Discover why psychologists are endorsing 'Lighthouse Parenting' – the balanced approach that guides children without hovering. Learn how this method builds resilience and independence.

NHS Hearing Aid Crisis: Toddlers Wait Two Years

Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating postcode lottery in paediatric audiology, with families facing agonising delays for children's hearing aids, leaving doctors in despair and toddlers' development at risk.

Bethel Residents Clash Over Affordable Housing Development

A fierce dispute erupts in Bethel, Connecticut, as locals oppose a 60-unit affordable housing development, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns while developers argue it addresses a critical housing shortage.

New Woollahra Station For 10,000 Sydney Homes

Exclusive plans reveal a new underground railway station for Sydney's eastern suburbs, transforming transport for Woollahra and unlocking housing potential for thousands of residents.

Govt Cuts Red Tape to Boost Home Building

In a radical move to tackle the housing shortage, the Albanese government is axing bureaucratic hurdles for builders. New reforms will fast-track approvals, cut paperwork, and get construction crews on site faster to boost desperately needed supply.

Labour Rebellion Over Starmer's Foreign Aid Stance

Sir Keir Starmer confronts a significant internal Labour Party revolt over his refusal to commit to reinstating the UK's 0.7% foreign aid budget, exposing a deep rift with his own MPs and backbenchers.

Court blocks Wimbledon's £200m expansion plan

The All England Club's controversial £200m Wimbledon expansion plan has been decisively blocked by the Court of Appeal, preserving 73 mature trees and ending a bitter three-year legal battle with local residents and environmental campaigners.

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