Mexico at the Heart of Global Surrogacy Ethical Debate
Surrogacy in Mexico is largely unregulated, sparking debates over exploitation and neo-colonisation, while some argue it offers financial freedom and family building.
Category : Environment
Australia's life dissatisfaction doubles, 'wellbeing poverty' hits highs
Nearly 2.2 million Australians live below the wellbeing poverty line, with 9.7% reporting very low life satisfaction in 2025, up from 4.8% in 2014, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns and cost-of-living pressures.
Kuwait Reports Second Iranian Attack on Water Plant
Kuwait's ministry says Iran attacked a power and water distillation plant for the second time in two days, causing a fire and impacting electricity generation units.
Readers' Rhyme for Rising Temperatures and Other Letters
Readers propose updated rhyme for UK temperatures, debate tree shade inequality in schools, share Italian idioms, and reflect on Covid failings.
Hundreds of Dead Fish in Calderstones Park Lake
Liverpool Council recovers hundreds of dead fish from Calderstones Park lake as soaring temperatures cause oxygen depletion. Anglers report up to 400 fish lost, including a 30-year-old carp. Council investigates restoration.
Cairngorms Wildfire 'Largely Surrounded,' Residents May Return
Cairngorms park officials say the wildfire is now 'largely surrounded' and expect evacuated residents to return home later today. The fire burned around 4 sq km at its peak.
Southport Beach Sand Motion Rejected by Council
Sefton Council rejected a motion to preserve a sandy section of Southport Beach, opting to let natural processes continue despite concerns that visitors struggle to find the beach due to vegetation.
Trump Celebrates Reports Burnham Could Back North Sea Drilling
Donald Trump says Aberdeen will be 'dancing in the streets' after reports Andy Burnham may approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling, despite Labour's manifesto pledge to halt new licences.
Trump Claims Burnham Will Open North Sea to New Drilling
Donald Trump claims incoming PM Andy Burnham will open the North Sea for oil drilling, citing a policy shift from Keir Starmer's ban on new licences.
Sir Ben Ainslie Backs Andy Burnham's North West Olympics Plan
Olympic sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie has endorsed Andy Burnham's proposal to host the Olympic Games in North West England, calling it a credible argument.
Expert Tips: Keep Butter Fresh Outside Fridge for Weeks
Award-winning food expert Jerry James Stone shares simple storage tips to keep butter fresh at room temperature for weeks, emphasizing pasteurized salted butter, airtight dark containers, and clean utensils.
Trump: Burnham to Open North Sea Oil, Brits Dancing
Donald Trump claims new UK PM Andy Burnham will open up the North Sea for oil drilling and remove wind turbines, sparking celebrations in Aberdeen.
Met Office: Very Warm UK Temps Could Return in August
The Met Office has indicated that very warm temperatures could return to the UK by the start of August, following a prolonged heatwave with 13 consecutive days above 30°C.
Cairngorms Wildfire 'Surrounded' as Residents Hope to Return
The Cairngorms wildfire is now largely surrounded, with firefighters hopeful residents can return to their properties today. The blaze has burned 4 sq km and forced evacuations.
Alan Titchmarsh's Hydrangea Summer Trick: One Ingredient
Alan Titchmarsh reveals that watering hydrangeas with aluminium sulphate, derived from the Greek 'hydra' for water, can transform pink blooms to mauve and blue to 'summer sky' shades.
Spain Wildfire Forces 1,000 to Flee Near Zaragoza
More than 1,000 people have fled their homes in Zaragoza, Spain, after a wildfire tore through 16,000 hectares. Drone footage shows the inferno's scale as 400 firefighters battle the blaze, which remains far from stabilised.
£100m Eden Project Morecambe Approved for Seaside Revamp
Eden Project Morecambe's £100m seafront revamp approved, featuring tropical gardens, immersive experiences, and a 6,000-capacity arena, expected to attract 585,000 visitors yearly.
Baking Soda Whitens Grout in 10 Minutes, No Bleach Needed
Baking soda mixed with hydrogen peroxide and washing-up liquid can whiten tile grout in 10 minutes, according to cleaning expert Jayden Copeland, offering a safer alternative to bleach.
59p Supermarket Tomato Soup Tops Heinz in Blind Test
A journalist taste-tested six supermarket cream of tomato soups, and the 59p winner from Sainsbury's scored 9/10, beating Heinz which got only 3/10.
BBC: Heatwave to End in 3 UK Areas
The BBC has identified three UK areas where the heatwave will end, including eastern England and northern and eastern Scotland, with temperatures dropping by about 5C.
Woman Spent £75K on Surgery, Looks Like an Airbag
Anakaliyah Mooi, a self-proclaimed 'goddess', has spent over £75,000 on plastic surgery, including four breast augmentations, to achieve a 34H bust. She says people compare her to an airbag but embraces the exaggerated look as a work of art.
Pour Sand on Lawn for Greener Grass, Gardeners Urged
Gardeners are advised to apply sand to lawns to improve soil quality, drainage, and drought tolerance, especially after recent hot weather.
Grow More Hydrangeas for Free: 4 Simple Steps
Gardener Simon Akeroyd shares a free four-step method to propagate hydrangeas from cuttings, turning one plant into many with water and patience.
I Swapped Ice Cream for a Creamier Healthier Frozen Yogurt
Journalist Shania King-Soyza replaces ice cream with Go Greek Yogurt's frozen yogurt, finding it creamier, healthier, and delicious. The London store offers customisable bowls with protein-rich, low-sugar yogurt.
Four Best Parks in North East for Summer Fun
32 North East parks won Green Flag awards. Chronicle writers share their favourites: Bolam Lake, Gosforth Central, Saltwell, and South Marine Park.
William and Kate's 'hands-on' party habit amuses parents
Prince William and Princess Kate's hands-on approach at school parties, organising games themselves, has left fellow parents 'gently amused', according to reports.
Mysterious Tree Appears on Rhos on Sea Beach in North Wales
An 8ft tree trunk has mysteriously appeared on Rhos on Sea beach in Conwy, North Wales, baffling locals and sparking whimsical theories from a prank to a tribute to sunken forests.
Boaty McBoatface Epic Mission to Study Greenland Ice Melt UK
RRS Sir David Attenborough embarks on a six-week voyage to Greenland to investigate how melting ice sheets could collapse ocean currents, impacting UK weather. Boaty McBoatface deployed for first time.
New Ferry Residents Fight Council's Cheaper Regeneration Plan
New Ferry residents and businesses are crowdfunding to overturn Wirral Council's decision to choose a cheaper tarmac option for Bebington Road regeneration, despite 83% public support for premium paving.
Tesco: Potatoes Last 6 Months With Storage Hack
Tesco reveals potatoes can last six months without sprouting if stored in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark place below 10°C, away from onions.
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