Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in America, faces an existential threat from sea level rise, with scientists warning that rising waters could submerge the historic site within decades.
The Guardian condemns xenophobic violence in South Africa, arguing that blaming migrants for domestic issues is a dangerous distraction from real problems like inequality and corruption.
A jury has acquitted all 26 activists who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in April 2024 to protest climate inaction, rejecting prosecutors' arguments that the protest endangered public safety.
A US appeals court ruled that the Trump administration is not required to reinstate removed climate, immigration, and slavery materials from national parks, overturning a lower court order.
Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as a record-breaking heatwave fuels wildfires, destroying mobile homes and engulfing yachts in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and Canet-en-Roussillon.
A new study reveals that bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea are increasingly scavenging from trawlers due to overfishing reducing their natural prey, raising conservation concerns.
A new study reveals the UK's dawn chorus has changed dramatically over 50 years, with bird species shifting their singing patterns due to climate change and habitat loss.
A man has found a four-leaf clover every day for three years, attributing his streak to patience and a keen eye. He says the clovers have brought him good luck and a sense of purpose.
The Australian Alps are experiencing record-low snowfall, threatening ski resorts and water supplies. Experts warn climate change is accelerating the decline.
A TB scare on a UK farm has devastated summer plans, with cattle testing positive and movement restrictions imposed. The outbreak highlights ongoing challenges in livestock disease control.
The Met Office issues an extreme heatwave warning as UK waters reach 'severe' levels, with temperatures of 39°C forecast for parts of England next week.
The Met Office warns of an extreme marine heatwave next week, with UK waters potentially reaching 39C. Sea temperatures are 2-5C above normal, risking severe ecological impacts.
A 10-month-old border collie died hours after swimming in Coniston Water, Cumbria, from suspected blue-green algae poisoning. Owner Lucy Hull urges vigilance.
As UK temperatures soar, a gardening expert shares three drought-resistant plants—lavender, echinacea, and agapanthus—that thrive without watering all summer.
Military-style protests in Glasgow and Edinburgh promote anti-immigration views. Scotland must stand firm against the rising threat of extremism, says Record View.
SNP ministers are considering extending smoke-free zones to within 15m of schools and nurseries, using powers from the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 to curb youth vaping.
Notorious football thug Sandy Chugg and far-right blogger Craig Houston are accused of involvement in sinister fascist-style parades in Scotland, mimicking Mussolini's Blackshirts.
Mexico manager Javier Aguirre has run out of his secret weapon, Lagavulin Scotch whisky, ahead of the World Cup last-16 clash against England and is pleading for supplies.
A simple homemade fruit fly trap using washing-up liquid, sugar, vinegar, and water dramatically reduces infestations, as shared by Genevieve Levy in a viral video.
Gardeners should stop harvesting rhubarb in July to let the plant store energy for winter, resulting in bigger stalks next year, according to expert Mertie Mae.
As the UK braces for a heatwave with potential 41C temperatures, a military technique using crushed ice and water can lower core body temperature without a fan or cost, according to a 2012 study.
As UK temperatures could hit 41°C, a 2012 military study reveals that consuming crushed ice slushies can lower core body temperature by up to 1.1°C, offering a cheap, fan-free cooling method.
A military method using crushed ice slushies can lower core body temperature by 0.3-1.1°C during heatwaves, according to a 2012 study. Britain faces record 41°C temperatures next week.
Donald Trump reportedly raged after sparse crowds and a stage collapse marred the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, with attendees walking out during his speech and images scrubbed from White House social media.
High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre in Cumbria, owned by North Tyneside Council, is set to close in November due to £3m costs and declining use. Readers share life-changing memories, and a petition has begun.
Paul Scholes says it would be unfair for England boss Thomas Tuchel to start Kobbie Mainoo in the World Cup last-16 against Mexico, given the midfielder's lack of tournament minutes.
Washington DC is releasing 600,000 sterile male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria to combat a surge in West Nile virus, as the US faces one of its worst seasons on record with at least 48 cases confirmed as of 30 June.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has shared the heartbreaking moment she learned her twin daughters have spinal muscular atrophy, vowing to fight for them.
Ross McCrorie says Derek McInnes demands a ruthless edge and team unity at Rangers, recalling an 'us against the world' mentality from Aberdeen.
Washington DC is releasing 600,000 non-biting male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria to sterilize females and curb the worst West Nile virus season in a decade, with 48 cases reported by June 30.