Wimbledon's perfect courts rely on wetting agents to reduce water surface tension, helping grass absorb moisture. Experts say UK gardeners should apply it before dry spells to prevent brown lawns.
Lord John Redwood, who helped Thatcher privatise water, warns nationalisation would repeat past failures. A YouGov poll shows 80% support public ownership, but Redwood argues for better regulation and competition.
The RSPCA has responded after a social media video showed a dog struggling to escape a chain in a Salford yard; the charity says it is aware but cannot comment on specific complaints.
Scientists warn that Norfolk Island's unique corals could be lost forever due to disease, El Niño, and government-approved dredging, with most species yet to be formally described.
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Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters, funded by millions in government grants, are accused of staging drama, with insiders claiming scenes are scripted and conflicts manufactured.
Ryan and Chan Khun of Country Cob bakery in Victoria won Australia's best pie award with a Malaysian prawn curry pie, marking their fifth win in eight years.
Road safety experts say 30km/h zones save lives, but NSW government stalls due to political fear. Victoria leads trials; Sydney lags as pedestrian deaths rise 25% since 2022.
A cricket match in Burnopfield, Newcastle was abandoned after an 800kg bull escaped from a farm, charged players, and could not be removed despite efforts including luring with a cow.
A giant petrel in NSW tests positive for H5N1, the first case in the state. PM Albanese warns of rightwing 'axis of grievance'. UN experts urge stronger climate targets for Great Barrier Reef. Other news includes synagogue incident and space debris.
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Blackchin tilapia, a voracious invasive fish from West Africa, has spread to 19 Thai provinces, devastating ecosystems and shrimp farming. Fishers, chefs, and experts explore sustainable control measures, including culinary use.
Circus classes for over-50s are booming in the UK, with participants reporting improved physical and mental health. The oldest participant is nearly 97, and many find renewed purpose and community.
Pope Leo condemns world leaders like Trump, Putin, and Netanyahu for immoral acts, urging a return to moral standards in politics and international relations.
Europe's lack of air conditioning has become a political flashpoint, with far-right parties criticizing green policies as heat-related deaths mount. Health experts urge nuanced adoption to protect the vulnerable.
Ofsted has removed guidance linking autism to extremism from inspector training after a campaign by Chris Packham and others. An education minister confirmed the updated document no longer references children with autism.
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NSW Labor conference unanimously passes motion for higher taxes on clubs with over $20m machine profits, a moratorium on new licenses, and a 50% removal target for relocated machines.
John Harris argues that reindustrialisation is key for Andy Burnham's success, noting the scale of the task and the need for a thoroughgoing, transformative plan to avoid repeating past failures.
In Brazil, football is central to life, dictating daily routines and sparking national pride, unlike in the US where it competes with other sports. The World Cup atmosphere in Brazil is pervasive.
A rediscovered baptism record of Indiana Mundi, a 14-year-old enslaved African girl, at Manchester Cathedral offers rare insight into Black Mancunian life in Georgian-era England and its role in the abolitionist movement.
Green Man Festival in Wales celebrates 10 years of training refugees and asylum seekers, providing skills and confidence to help them build new lives in the UK.
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A family member discovers a rat in her toilet bowl, shattering the myth that such tales are urban legends. The incident reveals how rats climb waste pipes and the horrors they bring.
An English Democrats voter and a retired university tutor shared a meal and discovered unexpected agreement on flags, English parliament, and digital exclusion, despite differing political views.
Learn to make the iconic cobb salad, a satisfying American classic with chicken, bacon, blue cheese, and avocado, perfect for game day or any meal.
A reader asks why solar farms are built on green spaces instead of over car parks. Experts weigh in on the potential of car park solar canopies to generate renewable energy without land-use conflicts.
Incidents involving California state senator Scott Wiener and New York congressman Dan Goldman highlight how the Israel-Palestine conflict is reshaping US elections and protest strategies.
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Donald Trump made over $2bn in the first year of his second presidency, transforming the Oval Office into a moneymaking enterprise, while Nigel Farage became the best-paid MP at Westminster, signaling a breakdown of ethical norms across the West.
A NSW government plan to restore Murray-Darling rivers after catastrophic fish deaths is uncertain after the federal government rejected a $360m funding request, alarming graziers and advocates.
Queenslanders could be left to pay for abandoned mine cleanups as the state government reviews environmental red tape, with un-rehabilitated mined land growing 12% since 2019 to over 223,684 ha.
Gaza's Edward Said National Conservatory of Music reopens in tents after war destroyed its building and instruments, offering psychological relief through music to traumatised children.
From damming the Mediterranean to building a second moon, Tim Flannery revisits five audacious geoengineering schemes proposed in the 20th century.
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Gardeners are advised to sprinkle cinnamon powder on lawns to repel pests, stop fungus, and boost grass growth naturally. It is a cheap, eco-friendly alternative to chemicals.
