Black Bear Shot Dead After Fatal Mauling of Camper in Arkansas
Arkansas officials shoot a black bear believed to have fatally mauled a camper. The victim, Max Thomas, 60, was found dead at his campsite.
Category : Environment
King Charles's Slurry Pit Plan Risks Row with Prince William
King Charles's plans for a large slurry pit near Prince William's home on the Sandringham estate have sparked local concerns and potential family tensions.
UK joins 10 nations in 100GW North Sea wind grid deal
UK joins nine other European countries to build 100GW offshore wind grid in North Sea, aiming to create clean energy reservoir.
Wishaw retirement complex celebrates £1.5m refurbishment
Residents at Drummond Drive Retirement Complex in Wishaw are enjoying a brighter, more welcoming home after a £1.5 million refurbishment programme was completed.
Dog Owner Warns of Adder Danger After Pet's Fatal Bite
Claire Young warns dog owners after her Jack Russell Mouse died from an adder bite in the Cotswolds. Vets say anti-venom was ineffective due to the small dog's neck bite.
‘Exceptionally rare’ pink grasshopper discovered in New Zealand
A rare pink grasshopper, caused by a genetic mutation, was spotted in New Zealand during a conservation survey near Lake Tekapo.
England faces drought this summer as reservoir levels hit critical lows
England faces drought as reservoir levels drop dangerously low; government convenes National Drought Group to prepare for potential water shortages.
England's Biodiversity Net Gain Scheme Faces Delays Despite Promising Start
England's biodiversity net gain scheme, aiming to boost wildlife on farmland, faces delays and concerns over effectiveness as pilot projects begin in South Downs.
Race against time to contain wildfires in France and Spain
Firefighters in France and Spain battle wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate, with another heatwave expected; French authorities call the fires 'completely exceptional'.
Fauci Diaries Show Trump Insults During Covid
Diary entries released by Senator Rand Paul show Anthony Fauci called Donald Trump 'rambling,' 'crazy,' and 'a true embarrassment' during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cairngorms wildfire worst in park history, months to extinguish
After 12 days, the Cairngorms national park is unrecognisable from its worst wildfire, with damage likely to take decades to reverse. Emergency services warn the blaze is far from over.
Gironde Wildfire Evacuees Recall Fear and Chaos
Residents forced to flee the Gironde wildfire describe an apocalyptic scene as 220,000 people were evacuated from their homes in southwestern France.
France and Spain Race to Contain Wildfires Before Heatwave
Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to control huge wildfires before temperatures rise again this week, with officials calling the coming days absolutely critical.
Soccer's relentless schedule overwhelms fans
The 2026 World Cup ended just a week ago, but soccer seasons worldwide are already resuming, making the sport feel overwhelming as supply exceeds demand.
Firefighters battle wildfires in France and Spain
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as France and Spain face 'completely exceptional' wildfires, with over 116,000 hectares burned since January.
Ben Jennings cartoon on southern Europe wildfires
A cartoon by Ben Jennings addresses the devastating wildfires in southern Europe, capturing the severity of the ongoing blazes across the region.
Webb Vows to Boost Minority Referees Amid Diversity Backlash
Howard Webb, England's chief refereeing officer, vows to increase match officials from minority groups, rejecting backlash against diversity initiatives.
Europe's wildfires worsen as climate policies deprioritised
Pyrocumulonimbus cloud appears in France as wildfires rage; leaders urged to accelerate EU green transition amid record heat and mass evacuations.
Burnham vows political capital on social care reform
Andy Burnham says England's adult social care system is broken and he is prepared to spend 'a lot of political capital' on reform, despite previous failures and lack of consensus on funding.
Chicken farming fuels spread of campylobacter bacteria
Intensive chicken farming is driving the spread of campylobacter, the world's most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea, as strains evolve rapidly in farmed birds.
Trial to end goalkeeper time-wasting injuries
English football will trial a rule requiring an outfield player to leave the pitch for a minute if a goalkeeper injury stops play, aiming to prevent tactical time-outs.
Binman Warns Pizza Boxes Can Lead to Recycling Rejection
A binman warns that pizza boxes in recycling bins can cause entire loads to be rejected due to grease contamination.
Manchester Town Hall £500m restoration near completion
Scaffolding comes down on Grade I-listed Manchester Town Hall as £500m restoration nears spring 2027 completion, with testing and fit-outs to follow.
Wildfires Wipe Out Area Size of Cornwall, Evacuations Top 360,000
More than 360,000 people evacuated from southern Europe as wildfires destroy a land mass the size of Cornwall. Fire severity highest since 1980.
Met Office: August Weather for Greater Manchester Changeable
Met Office forecasts changeable August weather for Greater Manchester, with a brief hot spell in the southeast and heat-health alerts issued.
Doomsday Clock at 85 Seconds to Midnight: 'The odds are not in our favour'
The Doomsday Clock is at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, due to nuclear war, AI, climate change, and biological risks, warns the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Device thrown into Perth Invasion Day crowd as protests sweep Australia
A man arrested after throwing a device containing ball bearings into a Perth crowd; tens of thousands march nationwide for Invasion Day protests.
‘Gas battery’ turns pollutants into electricity, scientists say
South Korean scientists develop a gas battery that turns pollutants into electricity, offering a self-powered carbon capture solution.
Human rights chief: Infantino unfit to govern football after rant
Gianni Infantino has been branded unfit to govern world football after a 15-page Instagram post attacking critics of the World Cup, says human rights group FairSquare.
When a Lion Prowled the Streets of Birmingham: The 1889 Escape That Fooled a City
In 1889, a lion escaped from a menagerie in Birmingham and hid in sewers. Owner faked recapture to avoid panic, fooling police and public.
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