Spain faces 'complex' three days with heatwave and wind
Spain faces a complex situation with three tough days ahead as a heatwave and strong winds risk reigniting wildfires, Spain's interior minister warned.
Category : Environment
Burnham: tax rises for social care possible, tackle inefficiencies first
Burnham says he does not rule out tax rises for social care reform, but current inefficiencies costing billions should be tackled first, citing £2.5bn lost from avoidable hospital stays.
Fire crews make significant progress on Cairngorms wildfire
Fire crews are making 'significant progress' tackling a wildfire in the Cairngorms that has burned for two weeks, devastating 25 sq km of land and forcing evacuations.
Petition for Disposable BBQ Ban Hits 10,000 Signatures
A petition calling for a UK-wide ban on disposable BBQs has reached 10,000 signatures, forcing the government to issue a written response. The petition cites wildfire risks and environmental harm.
Father's heartbreak as he holds hand of daughter killed in Turkey earthquake
Father holds hand of dead daughter in Turkey earthquake rubble as death toll exceeds 8,000; rescue efforts continue, with British nationals affected.
Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks End In Failure
International talks to agree a plastic pollution treaty collapse in Geneva, deadlocked over production limits and toxic chemicals; countries express disappointment.
Labor Advances Universal Childcare Plan With New Data Laws
Australian Labor Party advances universal childcare plan with new laws requiring private operators to provide data for evidence-based reforms.
Fish's 'beautiful' transformation after tank upgrade leaves people amazed
Woman shares stunning before-and-after video of betta fish Tank Sinatra after upgrade to proper tank with heater and filter.
Binman Warns: Stop Recycling Chewing Gum and Wrappers
A binman warns chewing gum and wrappers must go in general waste, not recycling or food waste, as they are non-biodegradable and non-recyclable.
Atlantic ocean current system collapse more likely than previously thought, study finds
New research finds critical Atlantic current (AMOC) collapse significantly more likely than thought, with catastrophic consequences for Europe, Africa, Americas.
Bourton-on-the-Water residents decry overtourism chaos from 8am
Bourton-on-the-Water locals say tourism surge strains infrastructure, with traffic blocking nurses and visitors bringing picnics but spending little.
Two Firefighters Die in Crete Wildfire as Europe Blazes
Two firefighters died tackling a wildfire in Crete, as massive blazes in France and Spain force evacuations of hundreds of thousands.
Search Intensifies for Missing North Carolina Mother in Grenada
North Carolina mother Elizabeth Waddell vanishes in Grenada; last seen on CCTV entering water near pier. Search ongoing.
Sadiq Khan names 10 London wild swimming spots
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces £1.8 billion 10-year plan to clean up rivers, naming 10 locations for wild swimming and revitalisation, with City Hall adding £2.7m.
UEFA Slams FIFA World Cup Sell-Off, Warns of Boycott
UEFA issues second statement condemning FIFA's proposal to sell World Cup stakes, calling it a scheme to 'enrich themselves and their friends' as emergency meeting looms.
Drones Detect Deadly Virus in Arctic Whales’ Breath
Drones detect cetacean morbillivirus in whale blows, offering a non-invasive way to monitor deadly threats in Arctic ecosystems.
Missed Bin Collections in Glasgow Soar to Record High Amid Rat Fears
Glasgow sees record missed bin collections, with 46,074 in 2024–25, sparking rat infestation fears as residents report months of uncollected waste.
Legal challenge over Forest Hall supported living flats
Forest Hall residents have filed a judicial review application against North Tyneside Council's approval of Cygnet Health Care's supported living flats for adults with autism and learning disabilities.
20 million Americans face blackout risk amid extreme heat
The US Department of Energy has authorized backup power sources for 17 states as extreme heat threatens the grid, affecting around 20 million people with temperatures above 100°F.
River Towy pollution: NRW investigates 'overwhelming smell'
Natural Resources Wales is investigating reports of pollution in the River Towy after footage showed a murky substance and an overwhelming smell burning eyes.
New Wood-Burning Stoves to Carry Health Warnings Under UK Government Plans
UK proposes health warnings and emission limits for new wood-burning stoves to cut toxic particles by 10%, but campaigners say it ignores existing stoves.
Ofcom Investigates Clarkson’s Top Gear Myanmar Joke
Ofcom investigates Jeremy Clarkson's use of a potentially offensive term in Top Gear's Burma Special, amid ongoing controversy.
£2m free-range egg unit approved for Ayrshire farm
Plans for a £2m free-range egg producing unit at Taiglim Farm, Cumnock, have been approved, housing 39,500 hens and creating up to four jobs.
TagEnergy gets green light for Sclenteuch windfarm
TagEnergy has received planning approval for a nine-turbine windfarm near Patna, Scotland, which will power around 50,000 homes annually. It is one of two projects approved.
Rochdale Local Plan advances, shaping future until 2039
Rochdale's Local Plan, setting out development until 2039, moves to public consultation after council approval, with nearly 11,000 new homes and major station upgrades.
Ayrshire hospitality backs drinks chief's SIXTREME run
Neil Barker, chair of The Drinks Trust, is running six ultramarathons in six days across Scotland to raise funds for hospitality workers.
Coalition of 85 Nations Could Form Economic Superpower to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
85 nations meet in Colombia to form an economic superpower and create a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels globally.
Woman Killed by Giant Pet Crocodile on Indonesian Island
Deasy Tuwo, 44, was feeding a 700kg pet crocodile at a pearl farm on Sulawesi when she was mauled to death. The reptile has been moved to a conservation site.
Indian City Hits 48.2C as Heatwave Clears Streets
Banda in Uttar Pradesh hits 48.2C as heatwave empties streets and forces farmers to work at night. Delhi opens cooling centres.
New Zealand Landslide Leaves Several Missing After Record Rainfall
Record rainfall in New Zealand triggers deadly landslide at a campsite, with multiple missing and rescues underway; minister compares affected areas to a war zone.
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