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Category : Environment
Week in Wildlife: Snake, Penguin, Treehopper
A garter snake swallows a toxic frog, a penguin surfs in Rio, and a treehopper seeks votes in the Invertebrate of the Year contest. Plus, puffins, storks, and more.
Swift chicks feared thrown in skip during Jarrow renovations
Conservationists fear swift chicks were thrown into a skip during house renovations in Jarrow, despite legal protections. A single swiftlet is recovering at a shelter.
Desert Rain Frog Faces Extinction from Mining
The desert rain frog, native to a narrow coastal strip of south-west Africa, has been classified as vulnerable on the IUCN red list, as its habitat is threatened by diamond mining and development projects.
Typhoon Maysak: 11 Dead, Snakes Escape; Mumbai Floods Kill 13
Typhoon Maysak, the first to hit China in 2026, caused devastating floods in Guangxi, leaving 11 dead and hundreds of snakes loose. Meanwhile, Mumbai received 300mm of rain in a day, leading to building collapses and 13 deaths.
Platner Out, Troy Jackson Should Replace Him in Maine
Graham Platner drops out of Maine's US Senate race; Troy Jackson, a logger and populist, emerges as the ideal candidate to challenge Susan Collins.
Facial recognition in UK shops to alert police sparks alarm
Facewatch facial recognition in UK shops will alert police in real time to serious offenders, but civil liberties groups warn of a 'dangerous escalation' towards surveillance and criminalisation.
Ecological Grief: Mourning Lost Species and Landscapes
As climate change accelerates species extinction and landscape transformation, Western culture lacks rituals for ecological grief. Experts and communities call for formal mourning practices to address this growing emotional burden.
Trump Spends $3.8B to Kill Clean Energy, Boost Coal
The Trump administration has spent $2.7bn to cancel offshore wind projects and $1.125bn to boost coal, critics say this raises Americans' bills and enriches cronies.
MPs Call for Televised Climate Emergency Briefing
MPs call on the UK government to host a televised national climate emergency briefing as the country swelters in its third heatwave of the summer, following a 50-minute film by Chris Packham.
Guaranteed Income for Black Single Moms: MMT Results
The Magnolia Mother's Trust provides Black single mothers in Jackson, Mississippi with $1,000 monthly for a year. The program's impact includes reduced stress, improved family time, and community building.
GMB Warns Labour MPs Against Donation Cap, Risking Party Funds
The GMB union has warned Labour MPs not to support a cap on political donations, claiming it could endanger union funding for the party. Labour whips are urging MPs to heed the warning ahead of next week's vote.
Pauline Hanson Courts UK Far-Right for Global Brand
Pauline Hanson's UK meetings with far-right figures like Tommy Robinson and Holly Valance are part of a deliberate strategy to build a global brand, experts say, leveraging controversy for media attention.
Crone Law: Cotton Mandatory When Mercury Hits 30C
Lucy Mangan declares emergency Crone Law requiring cotton clothing above 30C, criticizes Taylor Swift for secret wedding, celebrates new romantasy bookshop, and ponders family bike lessons.
USMNT World Cup Exit Most-Watched Since Super Bowl
The US men's national team's 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium drew 33.1 million viewers, the most-watched US telecast since the Super Bowl, with a peak of 41 million.
Gray Whale Die-Off: Climate Crisis Threatens Pacific Population
Climate change drives catastrophic gray whale die-off in the Pacific, with population halved since 2019. Environmental groups urge relisting under Endangered Species Act as Trump administration resists.
Deadly Wildfire in Southern Spain Kills 12, Including Four Britons
At least 12 people, including four Britons, have died in a wildfire in Almería, Spain, with 23 missing and 800 evacuated amid a heatwave.
Philadelphians Fight Trump’s Erasure of Slavery History
Activists in Philadelphia are battling the Trump administration's removal of interpretive panels about enslaved Africans at the President's House, a site where George Washington lived. The fight involves lawsuits, rallies, and volunteer readings.
Modern Etiquette: Avoiding Rudeness in 2026
From emailing junior staff out of hours to playing TikTok aloud on public transport, experts reveal the new social faux pas of 2026 and how to avoid them.
Cabo Verde's World Cup Success Masks Identity Issues
Despite historic World Cup knockout stage debut, Cabo Verde's African identity is complicated by colonial legacy, colourism, and ongoing debates over reparations and cultural decolonisation.
Will Those Responsible for Global Warming Ever Face the Heat?
A satirical cartoon questions whether fossil fuel executives and politicians will ever be held accountable for climate change as global temperatures rise.
How to Add Character to Bland New-Build Apartments
With soulless white-cube housing on the rise, residents share how they've added personality to their boxy apartments through paint, curtains, and curated decor.
How 'space balls' launched a sleepy Queensland beach town
Space debris washed up on Forrest Beach, sparking international media frenzy. Local shop owner Lisa Scobie created a 'Space Junk Snackbox' as the town of 1,364 became the center of attention.
Japanese Maples Need Summer Watering to Prevent Dieback
Japanese maples require careful summer watering to avoid dieback. Roger Eavis advises keeping soil moist, watering daily in pots, and checking soil moisture regularly.
Biggest Great White Shark Ever Recorded in Atlantic Resurfaces
The 14ft great white shark 'Contender', the largest ever recorded in the Atlantic, has resurfaced after months off grid. A weak signal suggests he may be near a tourist hotspot.
M&S Cucumber Snack Pots: Perfect Summer Hydrating Treat
M&S introduces two new cucumber snack pots with dressings, low in calories and highly hydrating, perfect for summer on-the-go snacking.
Prevent Japanese Maple Dieback in Summer: Expert Tips
Japanese maples need extra summer care to prevent dieback. Gardening expert Roger Eavis advises keeping soil damp, deep watering, and monitoring moisture to avoid leaf scorch.
65p Supermarket Item Helps Hydrate Cats in Heatwave
A cat owner shares a simple 65p hack using tuna in spring water to keep felines hydrated during heatwaves, reducing risk of kidney issues.
Plumber Warns: Never Pour Coffee Grounds Down Sink
A plumber warns that pouring coffee grounds down the sink can clog drains and lead to costly repairs. Repurpose them as garden fertiliser instead, advises a former royal gardener.
Add 1 Item to Soil for Japanese Maples or Risk Dieback
Gardeners must keep Japanese maple soil consistently moist to prevent dieback, says expert Roger Eavis. Water deeply once daily in pots, two to three times weekly in ground.
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