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Perth divers stranded after boat drifts away

Two spearfishers were left stranded 3.5km off Perth after their boat drifted away due to a loose anchor knot. Read their dramatic rescue story and crucial safety lessons.

Marine Le Pen's Embezzlement Appeal Trial Begins

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces an appeal trial over alleged EU fund misuse. The case could impact her political future and France's 2027 elections. Follow the latest developments.

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.

Brigitte Bardot's funeral held in Saint-Tropez

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frisian Islands: Seals, Whales & Climate Warnings

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.

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.

Vezo people adapt to climate change with seaweed farming

Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.

2025 Declared 'Year of the Octopus' in UK Waters

Marine scientists report an unprecedented surge in octopus sightings off England's south coast in 2025, signalling a major ecological shift. Discover the causes and what it means for our seas.

Neighbour saves family from Wigan house fire

A quick-thinking neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just a week before Christmas. The family lost everything.

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