8,000 illegal waste sites blight UK, study reveals
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
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Mercury Poisoning Fears for Brazil's Indigenous Women
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Munduruku women fear pregnancy from mercury poisoning
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Illegal 60mph e-bikes seized in West London
Met Police and Hounslow Council seize illegal e-bikes modified to reach 60mph in safety crackdown. Joint operation targets delivery hotspots to protect pedestrians.
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.
Capybara cafes drive illegal wildlife trade
The rise of exotic animal cafes across Asia is driving illegal wildlife trafficking and threatening endangered species. Experts warn of conservation crisis.
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.
Pentagon probes senator over call to refuse illegal orders
US Senator Mark Kelly defends his call for troops to disobey illegal orders as Pentagon launches investigation. The former astronaut hits back at Trump's execution threats.
Arrest over 150m illegal waste mountain in Kidlington
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre-long illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read the latest on the Environment Agency's investigation.
Judge halts Trump prosecutions of Comey and James
A US federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was illegally appointed. The Trump administration vows an immediate appeal.
Ilford man sentenced for illegal smokies operation
An Ilford man has been sentenced after being caught with 1.6 tonnes of illegal sheep carcasses. Discover the health risks of 'smokies' and how to report food crime.
Pentagon probes senator over military orders video
The Pentagon investigates Senator Mark Kelly for urging troops to refuse illegal orders. Trump calls it 'seditious behaviour'. Read the latest developments.
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.
UK Embassy Accused of Undermining Sanctions
The British embassy in Tel Aviv faces allegations of violating UK sanctions law by employing an Israeli citizen who owns a home in an illegal West Bank settlement. Experts warn of legal and reputational risks.
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.
Kelly Slams GOP Silence on Trump Death Threats
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly demands Republicans condemn Trump's violent rhetoric against Democrats who warned military about illegal orders. Read the explosive developments.
Jailbroken Amazon Fire Sticks Risk Bank Details
Using a modified Amazon Fire Stick can give criminals direct access to your bank and passwords. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing UK fraud threat.
UK to Name and Shame Minimum Wage Cheats
The government is launching a new 'name and shame' scheme for employers who breach minimum wage laws, protecting 42,000 vulnerable workers. Discover the full Budget details.
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.
EU-US restart trade talks as tariff tensions remain
High-level US officials head to Brussels to resolve sticking points in July's controversial tariff agreement. Key issues include steel levies and implementation delays.
Waste crime: UK's environmental disaster unfolds
Revealing how organised criminals are dumping thousands of tonnes of toxic waste across Britain with impunity, creating environmental disasters that cost millions to clean up.
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.
Fugees rapper gets 14 years for illegal campaign funds
Grammy-winning Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years for illegally funnelling millions to Obama's 2012 campaign. Full case details and reaction inside.
40ft waste mountain grows in Oxfordshire field
A 40ft-high waste mountain in Oxfordshire grew within months, prompting PM's condemnation and Environment Agency criminal investigation. Read the latest developments.
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.
40ft Waste Mountain Branded 'Appalling' by PM
A 40ft mountain of waste appeared in Oxfordshire within months. Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as the Environment Agency launches a criminal probe.
Illegal 150m waste mountain threatens Oxfordshire river
A 150m long illegal waste dump in Kidlington is polluting the River Cherwell. PM Sir Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as a criminal investigation launches.
Fly-tippers dump 150-metre waste mountain in Oxfordshire
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating this major pollution incident near Kidlington.
Fly-Tipping Scandal: Oxfordshire River Polluted
A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching into the River Cherwell. Evidence points to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.
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