St Andrews University's centuries-old Raisin Monday tradition saw first-year students engage in an epic shaving foam fight, turning the historic streets into a bubbly battleground of academic initiation.
Germany's urgent dash for liquefied natural gas to replace Russian supplies is putting its climate commitments in jeopardy and endangering the fragile UNESCO-protected Wadden Sea ecosystem, new analysis reveals.
A major pollution incident has struck the River Thet in Norfolk, killing hundreds of fish and coating the waterway in mysterious white foam as authorities launch urgent investigation.
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Tensions escalate dramatically as Manila reports intentional ramming of government boat by Chinese ship in contested waters, marking dangerous new phase in maritime standoff.
Dramatic footage captures the moment a massive sea lion chased terrified swimmers and sunbathers from a popular California beach, with wildlife experts warning of increasing marine mammal aggression.
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship became an unlikely rescue vessel when it responded to a distress call and saved multiple people stranded at sea in a heart-pounding maritime emergency operation.
A bombshell geological study reveals that complex rock formations beneath the North Sea could prevent the UK from extracting up to half its remaining oil and gas reserves, dealing a major blow to energy security plans.
RAF Typhoons were launched from Lossiemouth to intercept and shadow Russian military aircraft operating over the Norwegian Sea and North Sea in the latest provocation.
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Maritime historians have made an astonishing discovery on the wreck of HMHS Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, uncovering treasures and personal artefacts lost for over a century in the Aegean Sea.
German authorities have exposed a sophisticated Russian spy network targeting critical energy and military infrastructure in the North and Baltic Seas, raising major security concerns across Europe.
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A colossal 70-foot decomposing sea creature has been discovered on a British beach, sparking a mystery that has left marine biologists and cryptozoologists utterly stumped. Is it a whale, a basking shark, or something more enigmatic?
Health officials issue urgent warning as 'forever chemicals' from firefighting foam contamination form toxic sea foam on Nantucket's shores, posing a serious public health risk.
Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is set to announce a major energy policy shift, pledging to turbocharge North Sea oil and gas production in a bid to boost UK energy security and create jobs, putting her on a collision course with environment
Scientists have recovered the deepest ocean sediment samples ever recorded from the Japan Trench, a groundbreaking find that could transform our understanding of mega-earthquakes.
A popular Spanish beach on the Costa Blanca has been shut after the dangerous arrival of Blue Sea Dragons, a rare and venomous species. UK holidaymakers are urged to exercise extreme caution.
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Beachgoers in Alicante, Spain, are warned after the venomous Blue Glaucus, or 'Blue Dragon' sea slug, washes up on the shores of Guardamar del Segura. Experts urge public not to touch the striking but dangerous creature.
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A British tourist's dream holiday turned to tragedy when a catastrophic seat failure on a Devon sea safari boat left him paralysed from the waist down. The horrifying incident occurred off the coast of Ilfracombe, sparking serious safety concerns.
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A camera dropped 24 miles into the ocean captures never-before-seen deep-sea creatures in stunning high-definition footage.
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has launched a scathing attack on prison bosses amid ongoing turmoil over gender reforms in Scottish jails.
A shocking study reveals over 100 million hazardous PFAS chemicals contaminating our environment, with severe health risks including cancer and infertility. Experts demand urgent global action.
New York City officials implement emergency measures after toxic vapour exposure leads to a surge in severe lung disease cases, prompting health warnings and policy changes.