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Okunoshima: Japan's Rabbit Island Grapples with a Dark Past and Uncertain Future

Japan's Rabbit Island: From Gas Warfare to Tourism

Okunoshima, a Japanese island once home to a secret poison gas factory, is now overrun by rabbits. But its Instagram fame hides a precarious reality for the animals and a forgotten history. Discover the island's dual legacy.

Wildlife Week: Otters Play in Christmas Trees, Songbirds Thrive in UK

Wildlife Week: Otters, Songbirds & Global Snapshots

This week's global wildlife highlights include UK otters using donated Christmas trees for play, a boom in British songbirds, and stunning images from Turkey to Florida. Discover the stories behind the photos.

Houdini the Three-Legged Hedgehog Finds Winter Refuge in Sussex Garden

Three-Legged Hedgehog Houdini's Winter Sanctuary

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.

Japan's Bear Crisis: A Reporter's Journey to a Record-Hit Hotspot

Reporter's journey to Japan's bear hotspot town

As Japan faces a record year of bear encounters, our reporter visits the hotspot town of Osaki, armed with bells and whistles for safety. Explore the growing human-wildlife conflict in Asia Pacific.

Escape Christmas Relatives: The UK's Loneliest Job on Remote Handa Island

Remote Scottish island ranger job seeks applicants

Tired of festive family gatherings? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is hiring a ranger for six months on the uninhabited Handa Island. A unique role for those seeking solitude and wildlife.

2025 in Wildlife: A Year of Resilience and Change in UK Nature

2025 UK Wildlife Review: A Year in Pictures

From urban foxes to soaring eagles, explore the defining moments of 2025 for UK wildlife. A visual journey revealing nature's resilience and the challenges it faces.

Zurich's Beaver Hotline: How a Swiss Canton Manages Winter Mayhem

Zurich's Beaver Hotline Tackles Winter Damage

As beaver numbers soar in Switzerland, a dedicated hotline helps residents cope with flooding and felled trees, offering a model for human-wildlife coexistence. Discover how Zurich manages the chaos.

Torquay's £20m Harbourside Revamp to Transform English Riviera

£20m Upgrade for Torquay's English Riviera

Torbay Council's £20 million regeneration project will revitalise Torquay's harbourside with new homes, a boutique hotel, and improved travel, boosting tourism and creating jobs over the next decade.

Seal Encounter in Norfolk: A Close-Up View of Coastal Wildlife

Close Encounter with a Seal in Norfolk Marshes

A breathtaking close encounter with a grey seal in Norfolk's coastal marshes reveals the intimate details of British wildlife. Discover the magic of winter wildlife watching.

British Mother, 34, Dies After Cosmetic Surgery in Turkey, Inquest Finds

UK Mother Dies After Tummy Tuck & BBL in Turkey

Sophie Hunt, 34, died from multiple organ failure after cosmetic surgery in Istanbul. An inquest raises concerns over her fitness for the procedures. Read the full investigation.

Universal Studios UK: £50bn Theme Park Approved for Bedford Opening 2031

Universal's £50bn UK theme park approved for Bedford

The UK's first Universal Studios theme park, set to open near Bedford in 2031, has been approved. The £50bn project promises 28,000 jobs and will transform the region's economy. Discover the plans and local reaction.

Rare Polar Bear Adoption in Canada: Mother Gives Cub New Life

Rare Polar Bear Adoption Recorded in Hudson Bay

Scientists confirm an extremely rare polar bear adoption in Canada's Hudson Bay, only the 13th in 45+ years of study. Discover how this act gives a vulnerable cub a second chance.

Greece's Monk Seals Face New Threat: Unregulated Tourism Jeopardises Recovery

Tourism Threatens Greece's Rare Monk Seal Recovery

Greece's rare Mediterranean monk seals, a symbol of the nation's heritage, face a modern peril from booming marine tourism. New protected areas offer hope, but enforcement is key to their survival. Discover the fragile balance.

Life in Shere: The Real Village from The Holiday is 'Like Narnia'

Inside the real village from The Holiday film

Residents reveal what life is truly like in Shere, Surrey, the picture-perfect village made famous by the Christmas classic The Holiday, from tourist crowds to hidden cocktail bars.

EU to Regulate Short-Term Rentals in Bid to Tackle Housing Crisis

EU Plans Crackdown on Airbnb-Style Rentals

The European Commission unveils its first-ever affordable housing plan, targeting short-term lets and speculation. Barcelona's 2028 rental ban faces legal challenge.

Universal Studios UK Theme Park Approved for Bedfordshire, Opening 2031

Universal Studios UK Theme Park Gets Green Light

The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has been granted planning permission near Bedford. The £500m part-publicly funded project promises 8,000 jobs and a £50bn economic boost. Read the full details.

Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 25, Including Tourists, in Tragic Blaze

Tourists among 25 killed in Goa nightclub fire

A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa has claimed at least 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze broke out around midnight at the Birch by Romeo Lane venue in Arpora. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.

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