Drug cartels use 'cocaine cows' to smuggle billions into Europe
Exclusive: Cartels exploit foul-smelling cattle ships to move £450m cocaine hauls, evading sniffer dogs and border patrols in a major security loophole. Read the full investigation.
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Hunting Spain's cocaine smugglers in the Strait
Sky News joins Spanish police on a midnight chase against narco-boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, a key gateway for cocaine flooding UK streets. Witness the dangerous cat-and-mouse game.
Europe's Drug War: High-Speed Chases in Gibraltar
An exclusive report from a midnight police chase in the Strait of Gibraltar reveals the high-stakes battle against drug gangs flooding Europe with cocaine and hashish. Read the full story.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
Taxi driver smuggling ring boss jailed for 11 years
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
NGO Worker on Trial for People Smuggling in Lesbos
A humanitarian worker stands trial in Greece for people smuggling charges while rescuing migrants. Explore the case that questions aid work boundaries. Read the full investigation.
Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
Elizabeth Line soil creates Essex bird haven
A record 39,000 birds overwinter on Wallasea Island, an Essex wetland created using 3 million tonnes of soil from London's Elizabeth Line tunnels. A win for nature and infrastructure.
$10.3m Meth Found Hidden in Lettuce Shipment
US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.
2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Award Winners
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.
First human death from novel H5N5 bird flu strain
Washington man dies from H5N5 bird flu strain never before seen in humans. Health officials confirm low public risk. Learn symptoms and prevention measures.
Duo jailed for £20m heroin smuggling plot
A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Bird Flu Crisis Threatens UK Christmas Turkey Supply
UK poultry producers face a severe bird flu season, leading to tight supplies of Christmas turkeys, chickens, and ducks. Discover the impact on festive availability and prices.
First human death from rare H5N5 bird flu recorded
A Washington state man becomes first known human to die from rare H5N5 bird flu strain. Health officials confirm low public risk and no human transmission.
FBI's $15m hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding
Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, accused of running a billion-dollar cocaine empire and ordering witness murders, is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. A $15 million reward is offered.
Bird smuggler faces prison after parakeets in pants
A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.
Waxwings Set to Cross North Sea to UK
Easterly winds could bring charismatic waxwings to UK shores. Discover the late autumn migrants, from elusive woodcocks to migrating wood pigeons.
EU immigration crackdown fuels smuggling gangs after decade
A decade after Europe's migrant crisis began, tougher border policies are forcing migrants onto dangerous routes and empowering smuggling networks. Explore the consequences.
Song Thrush's Winter Melody: A Chorus of Joy
Discover how the Song Thrush transforms winter's gloom with its powerful, repetitive melody. This bird's persistent song brings unexpected joy to grey November days. Listen closely next time you walk.
Macquarie Dictionary 2025 Word of the Year Finalists
Discover Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year finalists, from 'bird-dogging' to 'Roman Empire', reflecting contemporary Australian concerns. Explore the shortlist now!
Bird recovery in France after pesticide ban
Insect-eating bird populations in France show 2-3% increase following EU neonicotinoid ban. Research suggests full recovery may take decades but ban proves effective for conservation.
US kills 3 in latest Pacific drug boat strike
The US military has killed three people in its 21st strike on alleged drug smuggling vessels since early September, raising legal questions from allies and human rights groups.
Melbourne Skyscraper Peregrine Falcons Take First Flight
Watch as three young peregrine falcons make their maiden flight from a Melbourne CBD skyscraper. One had a dramatic crash landing before success! #Wildlife #Melbourne
Melbourne Skyscraper Falcon Chicks Take First Flight
Watch the heartwarming moment three peregrine falcon chicks take their inaugural flight from a 35-storey Melbourne skyscraper, captured on a popular livestream. Follow their journey as they learn to soar.
Brothers jailed for £26.5m cocaine smuggling plot
Two brothers who posed as fishermen have been sentenced for attempting to smuggle £26.5 million of cocaine into the UK via a boat. Discover the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Prison officer faces jail for inmate affairs
Isabelle Dale, 23, sobbed in court after being convicted for affairs with two inmates and smuggling synthetic cannabis into HMP Coldingley. She faces a substantial jail sentence.
Prison officer faces jail for inmate affairs and drug smuggling
Isabelle Dale, 23, sobbed in court after being convicted for affairs with two inmates and smuggling synthetic cannabis into HMP Coldingley. She now faces a substantial prison sentence.
Bird flu kills half of South Georgia's elephant seals
A devastating bird flu outbreak has killed an estimated 53,000 female elephant seals on South Georgia, wiping out nearly half the breeding population with serious implications for the species' future.
Flamingo wins freedom after flying from Cornwall to France
Frankie the flamingo's incredible 120-mile flight from Cornwall to France has earned her freedom. Zookeepers at Paradise Park decide not to bring the escaped bird home.
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