Brazil Floods: Death Toll Rises to 64 in Minas Gerais
Heavy rains in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have caused landslides and flooding, killing 64 people and displacing thousands. Rescue efforts continue as more severe weather is forecast.
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E-Waste Chemicals Found in Dolphin Brains: Study
A new study reveals liquid crystal monomers from household electronics are accumulating in the brains of dolphins and porpoises in the Indo-Pacific, crossing the blood-brain barrier and posing neurological risks.
Geologists Dispute Glacial Origin of Irish Stone Lifting Boulders
A scientific debate emerges as experts argue that rounded boulders used in Ireland's ancient stone lifting sport likely originated from river or coastal erosion, not glacial activity, sparking discussions on geology and historical sports.
France May Bill Hikers for Mountain Rescue Costs
France's finance auditor recommends charging hikers for mountain rescues if risky behaviour is involved, aiming to cut rising costs, but rescuers oppose the plan.
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England's Wettest Winter in 10 Years Confirmed by Met Office
Provisional Met Office data reveals England experienced its wettest winter since 2016, with rainfall 35% above average, driven by Atlantic storms and a notable north-south divide.
Trump EPA Dismantles Chemical Disaster Safeguards
The Trump administration is rolling back EPA rules designed to prevent chemical catastrophes, citing industry costs, despite frequent accidents endangering millions.
Red Hill Canberra: Walking Tracks and Ochre Earth Transport
Red Hill in Canberra captivates with its walking tracks, scar trees, and ochre earth, offering a profound connection to nature and history for locals and visitors alike.
Lynx Reintroduction in Scotland: Winning Over Skeptical Highlanders
A charity coalition aims to reintroduce lynx to Scotland after 1,000 years, focusing on building acceptance among farmers and gamekeepers despite majority public support.
France May Charge Hikers for Mountain Rescue Costs
France's finance auditor recommends billing hikers for mountain rescues due to risky actions, with foreign nationals and rule-breaking citizens potentially facing fees up to £9,000 per helicopter intervention.
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Mumbai's 'Jai Ho' Musical Road Sparks Noise Fury
A newly opened stretch of Mumbai's Coastal Road plays the Oscar-winning 'Jai Ho' tune to control speeding, but residents in Breach Candy complain of constant humming disrupting their lives, with 650 families lodging complaints.
Gullah Geechee Cemetery in St. Helena Preservation Crisis
A historic Gullah Geechee cemetery in St. Helena, South Carolina, is under threat from environmental and development pressures, sparking community efforts to protect this vital cultural heritage site.
Trump Scraps Mercury Rules as Most Coal Plants Met Standards
The Trump administration has reversed mercury pollution limits, despite EPA analysis showing only 27 of 219 US coal plants needed upgrades. Exemptions were granted to 71 plants, raising health concerns.
Spanish Police Probe Wildlife Crime After 40kg of Dead Pangolins Found
Spanish authorities are investigating a 60-year-old woman after 40kg of dead pangolins were discovered in her suitcase at Madrid airport, highlighting the global illegal wildlife trade threatening biodiversity.
Brazilian Activists Stop Amazon River Privatisation Over Cargill
Indigenous campaigners in the Brazilian Amazon forced a government U-turn on privatising the Tapajós River by occupying a Cargill grain terminal, marking a historic win against global corporate interests.
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Seed Germination Secrets for a Bountiful Vegetable Harvest
Learn how water, temperature, and techniques like scarification and stratification can boost your seed germination success for a thriving garden crop.
UK's Oldest Male Gorilla Euthanised After Relocation
Jock, the UK's oldest male gorilla at 42, has been euthanised just days after moving to a new enclosure at Bristol Zoo Project. The beloved silverback's health deteriorated rapidly following the relocation.
Flame Shells Recover in Protected Scottish Loch
Researchers confirm the Loch Carron flame shell beds have fully restored after being declared a Marine Protected Area in 2017, following dredging damage discovered that year.
Weather Whiplash Hits UK: Floods and Farming Crisis
Extreme weather swings from drought to relentless rain have left families battling floods and farmers facing financial ruin. The Met Office reports a winter of persistent downpours, with farmers describing the last two years as a 'write-off'.
Tenerife's €80m Plan to Clean Beaches and Fix Sanitation
Tenerife's council unveils an €80 million strategy to tackle pollution and improve water management on its coastlines, aiming for zero waste by 2030.
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Seals Killing Dolphins: Experts Baffled by Marine Attacks
Marine experts are investigating why grey seals are attacking and killing common dolphins along British coasts, a shocking behaviour never seen before with these larger cetaceans.
Grey Seals Killing Common Dolphins: Experts Baffled
Marine specialists are investigating unprecedented attacks by grey seals on common dolphins along British coasts, with incidents reported off Devon, Wales and the Irish Sea.
20-Million-Year-Old Whale Fossil Found on Victorian Beach
A family's holiday stroll on Ocean Grove Beach led to the discovery of a massive 20-million-year-old whale fossil, now being studied at Melbourne Museum as one of Australia's most significant paleontological finds.
Frieda Hughes Joins Nightly Toad Patrols for Spring Migration
Poet Frieda Hughes assists local toad patrols, rescuing frogs and toads from roads during their annual spring migration to ponds, highlighting conservation efforts.
Report: 500-Year-Old Oak Felled by Toby Carvery Was Healthy
A Forestry Commission report confirms a 500-year-old oak tree cut down by a Toby Carvery in Enfield showed no signs of major disease, contradicting earlier claims it was dying. The incident has sparked local outrage and eviction proceedings.
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Experts Warn Against Viral 'Bark at Your Dog' TikTok Trend
A viral TikTok trend where owners bark at their dogs for entertainment has sparked warnings from canine experts, who say it causes significant stress and fear in pets.
UK Weather Extremes: Farmers Battle Drought and Floods
The Met Office reports relentless winter rain across the UK, with flooding warnings issued and farmers struggling with crop failures and financial losses due to extreme weather swings.
Woman Arrested with 15 Dead Pangolins in Madrid Airport Suitcase
Spanish authorities have detained a 60-year-old woman after discovering 15 pangolin carcasses weighing 40kg in her luggage at Madrid airport, highlighting the ongoing illegal wildlife trade.
Rare Rhino Calf Born at UK Safari Park: A Symbol of Hope
Knowsley Safari in Merseyside celebrates the birth of a male southern white rhino calf, named Stanley, marking a significant boost for the near-threatened species and international conservation efforts.
UK Weather Extremes: Floods and Farmers' Financial Crisis
The Met Office reports relentless winter rain has caused widespread flooding, while farmers struggle with volatile weather patterns that have devastated crops and incomes.
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Pro-Palestine Activists Vandalise Churchill Statue with Slogans
Pro-Palestine activists have vandalised the Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square, spray-painting 'Zionist war criminal' slogans in a protest against UK foreign policy.
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