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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.

Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point

Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.

Dubai: The Hollow Heart of 21st-Century Capitalism?

A critical examination of Dubai reveals a city built on a paradox: a glittering monument to hyper-capitalism that masks a deeply fragile and unsustainable social and economic model, serving as a stark warning for the West.

NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy

A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.

Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture

Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.

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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