Governor's Portland Comments Spark Political Controversy
Kristi Noem faces backlash after suggesting Portland residents should 'move' rather than address city challenges, drawing criticism from local officials and community leaders.
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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.
City clears toxic smog in dramatic pollution turnaround
A groundbreaking urban experiment successfully clears dangerous air pollution levels that had plagued residents for years, offering hope for smog-choked cities worldwide.
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.
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.
JD Vance pledges sweeping crackdown on US urban crime
JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice-presidential nominee, unveils a hardline policy to combat urban crime, pledging a new era of law and order and targeting progressive district attorneys.
Portland Mayor's leaked email admits city is 'living hell'
Explosive leaked emails show Portland's Mayor Ted Wheeler in a state of despair, privately admitting the city's homelessness policies have failed and created a 'living hell' for residents, while publicly defending his administration's approach.
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.
Human Touch Transforming UK Urban Landscapes in 2025
Discover how British cities are prioritising human-centred design, green spaces, and community connections to combat urban isolation and create more liveable environments.
Pollinator Pathways: Turning Urban Wastelands into Bee Havens
Discover how a grassroots movement is creating vibrant 'bee buffets' in forgotten urban spaces, from London's alleyways to Sheffield's neglected corners, boosting biodiversity and reconnecting communities with nature.
Oregon Suburb Overwhelmed by Homeless Encampment Crisis
Exclusive report from Tigard, Oregon, where a surge in homeless encampments is sparking safety fears, a sanitation crisis, and a bitter political row over Portland's handling of the escalating problem.
Labour renews push for LTNs, sparking motorist backlash
Labour revives controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), sparking fresh debate over urban mobility and motorist rights.
Trump's controversial plan for DC's unhoused
Former US President Donald Trump has unveiled a contentious strategy to remove unhoused individuals from Washington DC, sparking fierce debate over human rights and urban policy.
Transforming parking spots into urban oases
Discover how one city is transforming parking spaces into vibrant green havens, empowering residents to reimagine urban living.
Creepy backyard discovery shocks Melbourne residents
A Melbourne resident uncovered a spine-chilling mystery in their own backyard, sparking fear and intrigue among locals. The unsettling find has left many questioning what else might be lurking beneath the surface.
Portland's homeless crisis overwhelms streets
Portland's homelessness crisis reaches breaking point with tents and rubbish lining the streets, sparking frustration among residents and businesses as city leaders debate long-term fixes.
Seattle fines businesses over homelessness crisis
Seattle authorities are imposing fines on businesses due to rampant homelessness and drug use in the area. Critics argue this penalises the wrong people—what's the real solution?
Kate Jackson's motorway art exhibition
Former Long Blondes frontwoman Kate Jackson reinvents herself as a motorway artist, capturing the overlooked beauty of Britain's flyovers in a bold new exhibition.
Giant rats invade UK sewers in growing crisis
Britain faces a growing crisis as giant rats, some as large as cats, infest sewers and urban areas. Experts warn of a looming public health disaster.
Protesters occupy 'Clockwork Orange' estate in development row
Activists have taken over a controversial 'Clockwork Orange' estate in a dramatic protest against proposed housing developments, sparking a heated debate over urban planning and heritage preservation.
Pigeons: From war heroes to urban outcasts
Discover the surprising history of humanity's bond with pigeons and why these birds remember our affection better than we do.
Pole vault and urban ballet: Today's stunning photos
A breathtaking pole vault leap and a mesmerising urban ballet performance steal the spotlight in today's most striking images from around the world.
Giant 'Nuclear-Proof' Rats Could Invade UK, Experts Warn
Mutant 'super rats' resistant to radiation could thrive in post-apocalyptic Britain, with scientists warning these resilient rodents may already be evolving to withstand extreme conditions.
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