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Eastern Australia Heatwave: Cities Brace for Scorching Weekend
Meteorologists issue urgent warnings as extreme temperatures threaten to break records across Australia's eastern seaboard, with health alerts activated and residents urged to take precautions.
Nashville's Walking Revolution Transforms City Life
Discover how Nashville, Tennessee is embracing pedestrian-friendly initiatives that are reshaping city life, improving community wellbeing and creating more walkable neighbourhoods.
Extreme Heat: The Silent Killer in Britain's Summers
New medical research reveals the hidden mechanisms behind heat-related deaths as Britain faces increasingly dangerous summers. Discover why traditional warnings aren't enough.
Tennis players battle extreme heat as temperatures soar
Professional tennis players are facing dangerous heat conditions across global tournaments, with calls growing for better protection as medical incidents increase in scorching temperatures.
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban's stylish London outing
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter Sunday makes fashionable statement in Miu Miu during London outing as her famous parents navigate their separation.
Nicole Kidman at Chanel with daughters Sunday Rose & Faith
Nicole Kidman makes stylish appearance at Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show with daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, while confirming marriage to Keith Urban remains strong after 18 years.
French City Shamed by Graffiti Sparking National Debate
The historic city of Nîmes in southern France confronts its urban deterioration crisis after anonymous graffiti declaring 'Nîmes, I am ashamed of you' appears across the city, igniting a nationwide conversation about France's urban decline.
Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities
Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.
Kidman & Urban's Daughter Returns to Social Media
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter makes social media comeback as speculation swirls about her famous parents' marriage status. Exclusive insight into the family dynamics.
Kidman-Urban's daughter Sunday Rose shines at Paris Fashion Week
Sunday Rose Urban, the 15-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, made a stunning fashion debut at Paris Fashion Week while speculation swirls about her parents' marriage.
Kidman seeks primary custody in Urban divorce
Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman files for primary residential custody of Sunday and Faith Urban while making unique co-parenting requests in Nashville divorce proceedings.
Nicole Kidman's family support during Keith Urban tour
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman finds unwavering support from her family as husband Keith Urban tours, with sisters Antonia and Lucia playing crucial roles in her life.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Rare Day Out with Daughter
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a low-key family day in Sydney with their teenage daughter, Sunday Rose, offering a rare look at their life away from the spotlight.
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.
Australia's Urban Heat Crisis: Maps Reveal Temperature Divide
New analysis reveals how Sydney and Melbourne's suburbs face drastically different heat risks, with western areas bearing the brunt of rising temperatures. Explore the data driving Australia's climate adaptation plans.
Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise
A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi
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.
Design Visionary Marcus Willcocks Dies, Transformed Urban Safety
A tribute to the life and pioneering work of Professor Marcus Willcocks, whose groundbreaking 'Design Against Crime' initiative made cities safer and more liveable through innovative social design.
2026 World Cup Under Grave Threat From Extreme Heat
A damning new report reveals extreme heat stress and severe weather events pose a grave threat to player and fan safety at the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Urgent calls for contingency plans are made.
Teen suffers severe burns after being left on Arizona school bus
Shocking negligence as a Phoenix high school student suffers third-degree burns after being left locked inside a sweltering school bus in extreme Arizona heat, prompting a major investigation.
UK Heatwave: 30C Temperatures Set to Return
Britain braces for another blast of summer heat as the Met Office forecasts a rapid temperature surge, with parts of the UK potentially hitting 30°C. Get the full forecast and expert insights.
Phoenix Heatwave Overwhelms Morgues as Deaths Soar
Exclusive report from Phoenix reveals a catastrophic public health crisis as extreme temperatures shatter records, pushing morgues to capacity and exposing deadly gaps in heat protection policies.
UK Heatwave: Expert Health and Sleep Survival Guide
As Britain braces for a sweltering heatwave, health experts reveal crucial advice on managing sleep, stress, and health risks during the extreme temperatures. Discover how to stay safe and cool.
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.
NWSL Enforces Stricter Heat Policy for 2025 Season
The National Women's Soccer League introduces a new, more aggressive heat policy for the 2025 season, featuring mandatory cooling breaks and potential match delays to prioritise player safety in extreme conditions.
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.
Vietnam's Record 44°C Heatwave Triggers Power Cuts
Vietnam endures its most intense heatwave on record, with temperatures reaching a staggering 44°C, causing widespread power shortages and school closures across Southeast Asia.
Deadly US Heatwave: 80M Under Extreme Temperature Alert
A perilous heatwave is scorching the US, placing over 80 million under heat alerts. With temperatures set to turn deadly, experts warn of life-threatening conditions and urge extreme caution.
Severe Heatwave Grips US West Coast with Record Temperatures
A severe and prolonged heatwave is set to engulf the western United States, with dangerously high temperatures forecast from Washington through Oregon to California. The National Weather Service warns of potential record-shattering heat, health risks, and