Scientists uncover traces of lethal plant toxins on Stone Age arrowheads from South Africa, pushing back the earliest evidence of poisoned arrows by tens of thousands of years. Discover the ancient hunting secrets.
Traces of lethal plant toxins found on Stone Age arrowheads in South Africa reveal the oldest direct evidence of poisoned arrows, pushing back the known history of complex hunting by tens of thousands of years.
Miles Cross, 33, preyed on vulnerable people in online forums, selling them a deadly substance. He has been sentenced to 14 years after two deaths. Read the full investigation.
Miles Cross, 33, sent £100 packages of a toxic substance to four people, leading to two deaths. He was sentenced at Mold Crown Court in a landmark UK prosecution. Read the full story.
A UK government review finds anticoagulant rodenticides pose an unacceptable risk to wildlife. Animal advocates demand a ban to protect birds of prey and mammals. Read the full report.
Biologists have identified a new orange toad species in Brazil's cloud forests, measuring under 14mm. The discovery highlights urgent conservation needs in the Atlantic Forest.
Scientists have discovered a new orange toad species in Brazil so small it can fit on a pencil tip. They are calling for urgent conservation efforts to protect the endangered creature and its habitat.
A dog owner in Sydney's inner west issues a stark warning after his spaniel ate sausage meat laced with rat poison left in a local park. Vets urge immediate action.
California introduces landmark restrictions on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides to safeguard wildlife, pets, and children. Learn about the new rules and their impact.
Explore Alnwick Castle, the real-life Hogwarts from Harry Potter films, and its stunning gardens featuring a deadly Poison Garden. Plan your magical visit today.
A culinary expert reveals the simple ingredient that transforms classic British toad in the hole. Discover the secret to a more flavourful, herby batter. Try it tonight!
Westminster Abbey bans visitor wearing 'demonic' Mr Toad jumper after complaints. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between modern expression and traditional spaces.
Health officials issue emergency alert as multiple people fall seriously ill from suspected rat poison contamination in major UK urban centre. Authorities scramble to identify source.
Queensland authorities launch urgent investigation after multiple pets die from suspected rat poison contamination in homemade food, sparking widespread panic among pet owners.
Britain's common toad populations have plummeted by 70% in 30 years, with roads becoming death traps during migration seasons. Discover the innovative conservation efforts fighting to reverse this catastrophic decline.
A Queensland takeaway shop has been shut down after health inspectors made a chilling discovery - rat poison stored alongside food ingredients, prompting urgent public health warnings.
Shocking food safety breach in Brisbane as authorities investigate how rat poison contaminated a customer's takeaway order, prompting urgent health warnings across Queensland.
Phoenix authorities warn residents about dangerous psychedelic secretions from multiplying Sonoran desert toads as monsoon season creates perfect breeding conditions.
Exclusive: British terror suspect allegedly obtained deadly substance similar to that used in Nazi death chambers while amassing explosives arsenal, court hears in shocking security case.
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with selling a lethal substance online to a vulnerable woman who later took her own life, in a case raising serious questions about internet safety.
A shocking court case reveals how a British woman allegedly poisoned her husband's dinner after testing lethal substances on their own pets in a calculated murder plot.
A corrupt doctor has been sentenced after posing as a COVID nurse to administer a lethal injection and attempting to poison his partner on multiple occasions using wine bottles contaminated with dangerous substances.
The UK government faces criticism after dismissing calls to regulate poisonous substances more strictly, arguing current laws provide 'robust controls' despite expert warnings.
A 71-year-old Brazilian grandmother is accused of attempting to murder her own family by lacing a cake with rat poison in a shocking case that has stunned the community of Igarassu.
A German grandmother has been convicted for attempting to murder her own grandchildren with a cyanide-laced cake, in a shocking case revealing a twisted family dispute.
UK cat owners are being issued an urgent warning after a spate of horrific poisonings and deaths linked to fake and illicit flea treatments purchased from online marketplaces like eBay and Amazon.
Erin Patterson has been sentenced for the mushroom poisonings that killed three people. Read the full details of the case, the courtroom drama, and the impact on the small community of Leongatha.
Erin Patterson receives a life sentence for the premeditated murder of three guests using a lethal mushroom lunch. The Supreme Court of Victoria delivers justice in a case that shocked the nation.
A remarkable discovery in a Northumberland stubble field reveals the incredible survival story of a common toad, offering a poignant glimpse into the hidden wildlife dramas unfolding after the combine harvesters leave.
Spanish police have seized large quantities of ayahuasca and toad poison in raids targeting unlicensed spiritual retreats. The substances, used in shamanic rituals, are classified as illegal narcotics in Spain.