Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?

It’s quite literally a sticking point for the global recycling industry. While the very idea of paper or cardboard packaging evokes images of sustainable, easily recyclable materials, the reality is…

Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies

For individuals seeking alternative or more immediate pregnancy prevention, the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) by a doctor or nurse remains a highly effective option. This method can be…

A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque.

Fujisawa, a tranquil seaside town an hour south of Tokyo, is poised to welcome its first mosque, a development that has ignited a complex tapestry of emotions within the community.…

Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has issued a forceful demand for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to enact emergency legislation without delay, aiming to permanently halt the early release of hundreds, potentially…

Lough Neagh eels: Prehistoric species fights for survival

Professor Evans highlights the extraordinary metamorphosis eels undergo as they transition from their yellow, freshwater-dwelling phase to the silver, migratory stage. This isn’t merely a change in hue; it’s a…

Farm gates smashed and crops destroyed by ‘gangs hunting hares’

Chris Edwards, a beef and sheep farmer from Colwinston, near Cowbridge, encapsulates the pervasive anxiety felt by many. "They’re watching us – which is probably the most disconcerting part about…

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

A judge has ruled that US musician D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, will face a murder trial in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The dramatic…

Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post.

Reform UK has formally reported Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski to the Metropolitan Police following his sharing of an Instagram post that contained a provocative image, sparking a fierce debate…

Wildfires ‘stark reminder’ of extreme climate challenge – William

Wildfires raging across the United Kingdom and continental Europe serve as a "stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly extreme climate," the Prince of Wales, William, has articulated.…

Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

The preparations within Bordeaux are extensive, focusing primarily on humanitarian logistics. "We are preparing to accommodate a large number of people should further evacuations be ordered," Cazenave confirmed, indicating contingency…