Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are being warned about fraudulent websites mimicking the official Dart Charge service to issue fake penalty notices. Learn how to spot the scams and protect yourself.
Discover the 15 must-play Nintendo Switch titles for 2026, from timeless classics to new hits. Perfect for owners of the original console.
Discover the definitive list of the best 15 games available on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, from enhanced classics like Mario Kart World to stunning new adventures like Hades II.
Australia's animal research code faces its first major review in a decade. Key issues include animal sentience, crustacean welfare, and calls to end primate experiments. Have your say by 16 February.
From Sydney's harbour to London's Thames, cities worldwide ushered in 2026 with dazzling fireworks displays. See how the global celebrations unfolded in our round-up. Discover the highlights now.
Welcome 2026 with our curated list of 35 uplifting New Year quotes, messages, and wishes from Brad Paisley, CS Lewis, and more. Perfect for sharing hope and positivity.
Discover why sweeping or washing on January 1st is seen as bad luck across cultures. From washing away loved ones to sweeping off good fortune, we explore the folklore and offer lucky alternatives for 2026.
Sydney Harbour Bridge was illuminated by a breathtaking fireworks display as Australia ushered in 2026. Watch the stunning spectacle that captivated millions.
London's iconic fireworks display ushered in 2026 for 100,000 spectators, while global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul carried hopes for peace. Discover how the world marked the new year.
Explore stunning images of New Year 2026 celebrations from Sydney to San Francisco. See how the world welcomed the new decade with fireworks and festivities.
Fascinating archive photos reveal how Londoners have celebrated New Year's Eve for nearly a century, from 1930s casino parties to the iconic fireworks displays. See the capital's biggest party through the years.
Plan your night in with our complete guide to watching the London and Edinburgh New Year's Eve fireworks on TV for 2026. Details on BBC, ITV, and Sky News coverage.
Ring in 2026 with a unique global livestream. Watch fireworks from Sydney, London, and New York as the New Year sweeps across the world. Join the celebration live!
Zohran Mamdani will usher in 2026 as New York's mayor in a midnight ceremony at a historic, abandoned subway station. Discover the symbolism and the political reactions to this unconventional inauguration.
A Guardian editorial praising UK animal welfare reforms has sparked fierce backlash. Critics argue the strategy merely tinkers with a brutal system, comparing it to Victorian cholera fixes, and call for a fundamental shift away from meat consumption.
Discover 12 of London's most glamorous New Year's Eve parties for 2026, from glittering rooftop terraces to exclusive speakeasies. Plan your ultimate celebration now.
Russian authorities are investigating after an eight-week-old lion cub was filmed having its claws trimmed at a grooming salon in Saint Petersburg on Christmas Day, raising serious animal welfare concerns.
Experts argue the government's new animal welfare strategy fails to protect free-living wildlife and doesn't halt factory farming expansion. Read the critical response.
Keir Starmer's government plans to ban trail hunting by 2029, sparking a fierce rural backlash. The move is part of a new Animal Welfare Strategy. Read the full story.
Forget turkey-scented candles. This Christmas, learn from nature's experts. Discover how penguins, dolphins, and scorpionflies master the art of thoughtful, sustainable presents.
Shoppers can save up to 50% in the New Balance end-of-season sale, with discounts on popular trainers, leggings, and accessories. Discover the best deals to start the New Year in style.
A Victorian fisherman captured footage of a rare pink platypus, nicknamed Pinky. Experts confirm it's unusual but not a genetic anomaly. Discover the story and the conservation status of this iconic species.
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
The UK government announces a historic ban on battery cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs in England by 2027, marking a major victory for animal welfare campaigners.
Residents of the New Forest are unnerved by a man repeatedly leaving animal remains near churches. Police are investigating the disturbing incidents.
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
Compelling new scientific evidence reveals crustaceans are sentient, experiencing fear and pain. As millions are consumed in Australia, experts call for urgent welfare reforms and ethical consumer choices.
A three-year-old cat was rescued after being listed for sale for just £30 on the second-hand clothes site Vinted. The charity founder who bought him says the low price shows 'no value on his life'.
French police fired tear gas at a group attempting to cross the English Channel overnight. The incident comes as over 40,000 people have made the journey in 2025. Read the latest on the migration crisis.