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Fury over £4m 'Bat Bridge' funded by taxpayers

A Reform UK councillor in Bexley is leading a revolt against a £4 million 'eco-bridge' designed for bats and other wildlife, branding it a scandalous waste of public money amidst a cost-of-living crisis.

Russian tourist decapitated in Egypt shark attack

A Russian schoolboy, 23, has died in a catastrophic shark attack while swimming near a resort in Hurghada, Egypt. This is the latest in a series of shark incidents plaguing the Red Sea coastline.

Chonky Flying Fox One Cyclone From Extinction

Exclusive: The future of the 'chonky' golden-crowned flying fox, one of the world's rarest bats, hangs in the balance as climate change intensifies tropical storms in its only Philippine habitat.

MLB Umpires Confiscate Bat Mid-At-Bat in Bizarre Incident

Seattle Mariners' Taylor Trammell was left stunned after umpires confiscated his bat mid-at-bat against the Cincinnati Reds. The bizarre MLB equipment check has sparked controversy and debate across the baseball world.

Deadly Fungus Pushing North American Bats to Extinction

A catastrophic fungal disease, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, is driving North American bat species towards extinction, with mortality rates reaching 100% in some colonies, threatening ecological balance and agriculture.

Finger Wrestling & Rooftop Cinema: UK's Weekend in Photos

From the intense world championship of Bavarian finger wrestling in Sussex to enchanting open-air cinemas across London's skyline, this weekend was a vibrant tapestry of British eccentricity and global culture. The Guardian's latest photo essay captures t

Car Rams Crowd in France: One Dead, Multiple Injured

A devastating vehicle attack in Évreux, northern France, has resulted in one fatality and several injuries after a car ploughed into pedestrians outside a bar. The motive remains unclear as authorities launch an investigation.

NATO Alerts Jets as Putin's 'Terror' Barrage Hits Ukraine

NATO fighter jets were placed on high alert as Russia launched a massive drone and missile assault on Ukrainian cities, including a deadly strike on a civilian market. World leaders condemn the 'sheer terror' of the attacks.

Man suffers 'world's worst death' from rabies

A Vietnamese man has died in agony from 'rabies hydrophobia' – a rare and terrifying form of the virus that causes an extreme fear of water and is considered one of the most painful ways to die.

Alaska Mother Mauled to Death in Bear Attack

A tragic bear attack in Alaska claims the life of a mother of two. The fatal mauling occurred while she was jogging near her home, sparking a major search operation and raising urgent questions about wildlife safety.

Adam Sandler's Family Glamour at Venice Film Festival

Adam Sandler dazzles on the red carpet with his glamorous wife Jackie and their two daughters, Sadie and Sunny, at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of his new Netflix film, 'You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah'.

Woman blinded in horrific random eye-gouging attack

A horrific and unprovoked assault outside a Publix supermarket in Florida has left a woman blinded after a stranger allegedly gouged out her eyes. The suspect, who has a history of mental health issues, is in custody as police investigate the terrifying r

Headteacher jailed for hammer attack on love rival

A primary school headteacher has been sentenced to 14 years for a premeditated hammer attack on her partner's ex-wife, a shocking crime of passion that unfolded in a Staffordshire school car park.

Brits killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine

A massive Russian drone assault has struck cities across Ukraine, with British nationals confirmed among the casualties in a devastating attack on Odesa. The UK Foreign Office is urgently investigating.

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