British Skier Dies in French Alps Avalanche
A British man in his 50s has died after being caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in La Plagne. Read the full story on the rescue operation and safety warnings.
A British man in his 50s has died after being caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in La Plagne. Read the full story on the rescue operation and safety warnings.
A young seal pup turned up at a four-star hotel car park in Wales for an impromptu rest. Staff called marine rescuers for a happy ending. Read the full heartwarming story.
New data reveals the world's oceans absorbed record heat in 2025, intensifying hurricanes, floods, and marine heatwaves. Scientists call for urgent emission cuts to safeguard our future.
A reader challenges Iran's call for US talks, citing decades of proxy attacks on American interests. Can Tehran's actions match its new diplomatic rhetoric? Read the full analysis.
A kind-hearted Londoner rescued a distressed fox whose head was trapped in an empty crisp packet. Watch the heartwarming footage and learn about urban wildlife encounters.
A new Life Is Strange sequel, 'Reunion', has been leaked via a PEGI rating, confirming the return of fan-favourite Chloe Price. The game is reportedly targeting a 2026 release.
French icon Brigitte Bardot was buried in Saint-Tropez. The ceremony, attended by Marine Le Pen, highlighted her legacy in film and animal rights. Read more on the event's details and reactions.
Two men were left stranded in freezing water at Connaught Water, Epping Forest, after trying to save a dog. Firefighters urge the public to call for help instead of entering icy water.
Amazon cuts £18 off the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, hailed by shoppers for reducing wrinkles. One 70-year-old user's skin is 'amazingly soft'. Grab the deal now.
A massive, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, decimating squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Learn about the environmental and human cost.
Police officers in New York leapt into a frozen pond to save an eight-year-old boy on Christmas Day. Days later, the boy met his heroes. Read the full story.
Claire Keenan shares her journey learning to ocean swim in Sydney, from jellyfish stings to swimming with blue gropers. Discover how she built an enjoyable routine by the sea.
A mysterious pink slime has appeared on secluded Tasmanian beaches, prompting fears of a harmful algal bloom. Authorities are testing as scientists warn of rapid growth and potential risks to marine life.
The Scottish government is in advanced negotiations to buy and upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, a key step to resuming ferry services to the Isle of Arran. Read the latest on the 'ferry fiasco' resolution.
A major rescue operation involving coastguard, RNLI, and emergency services is underway near Withernsea after two people went missing in the sea. Follow for live updates.
A Labrador named Phoenix was saved by firefighters after falling through ice on a frozen pond in Rhode Island. Read the full story of the dramatic New Year's Day rescue.
A major multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, after reports of people in difficulty in freezing sea waters with horrendous conditions. Emergency services are on scene.
Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith helps a reader reframe the pressure felt when a friend announces a pregnancy, separating life milestones from personal fulfilment.
Marine biologists document a 20-foot whale shark surviving with a rare spinal deformity. Discover how its filter-feeding strategy enabled its remarkable adaptation. Read the full story.
A multi-agency rescue operation saved four men clinging to a boat on the brink of a 130ft dam in South Africa. Read the full story of the dramatic hours-long mission.
Two hikers wearing joggers and trainers were rescued from -15°C conditions on Ben Macdui. Cairngorms Mountain Rescue warns of the dangers of being ill-equipped for winter hikes. Read the full story.
For 10 years, scientist Jeroen Hoekendijk has documented the fragile sealife of the North Sea's Frisian Islands, a stark warning of climate change. Explore the brutal beauty of this unique ecosystem.
Discover ten practical, expert-backed strategies to streamline your daily life in 2026. From tech hacks to mindset shifts, learn how to reduce stress and boost efficiency today.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search.
Meet Houdini, a resilient three-legged hedgehog in Hove, East Sussex. Rescued and named for his escapes, he now has a safe garden 'halfway house' for winter. Discover his remarkable story of survival.
A paraglider crashed into the roof of the Lough Erne Golf Resort in Fermanagh. Fire crews performed a rope rescue to bring the man to safety. Read the full story.
Professor Emma Johnston AO, the pioneering first woman to lead the University of Melbourne, has died from cancer complications. Remembered as a transformative scientist and dedicated educator.
Brigitte Bardot's death reveals a complex legacy. The French icon wanted to be remembered for animal rights, but her decades of support for Marine Le Pen's far-right party and convictions for racial hatred complicate her image. Explore the full story.
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
A family's first Christmas in Sweden sparked friendly negotiations over festive customs. Discover how they merged British roast dinners with Swedish Jansson's temptation for a unique 'Scots-Swedish' celebration.