Woman's year-long search for cats lost in LA fires
After her home burned down in the Altadena wildfires, Darlene Hamilton spent 366 days searching for her missing cats, Merlyn and Kiki. Read her story of hope and resilience.
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Fox rescued from Wotsits packet in London
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.
Men stranded in icy Essex lake during dog rescue
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.
Australia reviews animal research code as 845k used
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.
Hockey Fans Smash Teddy Toss Record for Charity
Hershey Bears fans set a new record, throwing 81,796 teddy bears onto the ice in their annual charity toss. The toys will bring joy to over 60 local children's charities. Read the heartwarming story.
Boy, 8, rescued from frozen pond by police
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.
Brigitte Bardot: The paradox of a French icon
The death of Brigitte Bardot at 91 forces a reckoning with her legacy: a 1950s sex symbol and animal rights activist who was also convicted five times for inciting racial hatred.
Major Search for Two Missing Off Yorkshire Coast
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.
Labrador rescued from frozen pond by firefighters
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.
Major Rescue After Swimmers in Difficulty at Withernsea
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.
Brigitte Bardot, French Film Icon, Dies at 89
Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress and animal rights activist, has died aged 89. We look back at her iconic career and controversial legacy.
Dramatic rescue saves four men from 130ft dam edge
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.
Hikers in trainers rescued from -15°C mountain
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.
Dad almost loses finger to cat bite infection
A London father needed six surgeries after a cat bite led to a severe Pasteurella infection. Experts warn of the dangers and urge immediate medical attention for all animal bites.
Florida's controversial bear hunt ends with 52 killed
Florida wildlife officials declare a three-week black bear hunt a success, while animal rights groups condemn the 'heartbreaking' slaughter. Get the full story on the controversial cull.
11 Battersea Pets Need Homes in 2026
Meet 11 cats and dogs at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home desperate for a new family in 2026. From playful pups to serene seniors, discover your perfect pet and make a life-changing resolution.
Critics Slam UK Animal Welfare Strategy as Inadequate
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.
Paraglider rescued from hotel roof after crash
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.
Bardot's Complicated Legacy: Animal Rights and Far-Right Views
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.
French screen legend Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French actor and global sex symbol who later became a prominent animal rights activist, has died at 91. Discover her remarkable life story.
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon, dies aged 91
French film star and animal rights campaigner Brigitte Bardot has died at 91. We look back at her iconic career, tumultuous personal life, and lasting legacy.
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon and activist, dies at 91
French film icon Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91. The star who defined a bold new sexuality on screen later left fame to become a prominent animal rights activist. Read about her legacy.
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon and activist, dies aged 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French film siren who ignited a sexual revolution before dedicating her life to animal rights, has died at 91. Explore her legacy and controversial life.
Brigitte Bardot, French film icon, dies aged 91
French movie legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91. The 'sex kitten' icon of the 1950s later became a fierce animal rights campaigner. Read the full tribute to her life and legacy.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The legendary French actor and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died. We revisit her iconic film career, four marriages, and her later life as a campaigner.
Brigitte Bardot: A Life of Stardom and Controversy
Brigitte Bardot, France's iconic film star and animal rights activist, has died at 91. We explore her sensational career and later controversial campaigns.
French Icon Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress and animal rights campaigner, has died aged 91. We look back at her iconic film career and controversial later life.
Tourist rescued after 20ft cliff fall at Australian beach
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.
Eight-week-old lion cub groomed in Russian salon sparks police probe
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.
Animal welfare strategy lacks wildlife and factory farm focus
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.
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