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Prague Considers Making English an Official Language

A radical proposal from a Prague councillor suggests making English an official language alongside Czech. Discover the controversial plan aimed at boosting the economy and international appeal, sparking a fierce debate on national identity.

Spix's Macaw Returns from Extinction in Wild

The iconic blue Spix's Macaw, declared extinct in the wild, is making a triumphant return to its Brazilian home thanks to a groundbreaking conservation programme led by India's Vantara initiative.

Climate activists glue themselves to Melbourne CBD streets

Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion have caused major disruptions in Melbourne's CBD, gluing themselves to a key intersection during morning rush hour, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.

Dodo De-Extinction: Scientists Make Major Breakthrough

Groundbreaking genetic research brings the dream of resurrecting the extinct dodo bird one step closer to reality. Scientists achieve a major milestone in sequencing its genome, sparking both excitement and ethical debate.

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.

Moon Tides Hack: UK's Radical Plan to Save Sparrow

Facing a catastrophic population crash, British conservationists are deploying a daring, nature-based hack using the moon's gravitational pull to rescue the iconic saltmarsh sparrow from rising sea levels. This groundbreaking project could rewrite the fut

Greta Thunberg attacked at Dutch climate protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was violently grabbed during an Extinction Rebellion protest in the Netherlands. Dutch police made multiple arrests after campaigners blocked a major motorway.

AI Expert: 'We Are Building God' Without Safety Measures

A leading AI safety researcher from the University of Oxford issues a dire warning about the existential risks posed by artificial general intelligence, comparing our current approach to 'building a god' without safeguards.

Charity Erases 'Mother' and 'Father' in Woke Language Guide

A leading UK charity instructs its members to abandon traditional terms like 'mother' and 'father' in favour of gender-neutral alternatives like 'parent who has given birth' and 'non-birthing parent', sparking a fierce national debate on language and ideo

Trump White House's 'English-Only' Rule Exposed

Former President Donald Trump's White House reportedly banned staff from speaking Spanish, a move condemned by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as an attack on diversity and inclusion.

Britain's Language Crisis: Why GCSEs Are Failing

A damning reality check reveals how the UK's approach to language learning is creating a cultural and economic disadvantage. Discover why GCSEs aren't working and what needs to change.

Why Climate Activist Stunts Are Failing in the UK

An in-depth analysis exploring why disruptive protests by groups like Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion are backfiring, alienating the public, and failing to drive meaningful environmental policy change in Britain.

Butterfly Emergency: 43% Decline in England

A shocking new report from the UK government shows a catastrophic 43% decline in England's butterfly populations, with habitat loss and climate change pushing species to the brink.

Climate protest shuts down Canary Wharf

Environmental campaigners brought parts of Canary Wharf to a standstill during rush hour, leading to multiple arrests as police intervened to clear the demonstration.

Yorkshire Terrier at risk of extinction

Iconic British dog breeds, including the Yorkshire Terrier, are facing a worrying decline. Experts warn of potential extinction as modern trends shift pet preferences.

Mexico City's axolotls face extinction threat

Scientists and conservationists are racing against time to protect the endangered axolotl, a unique salamander native to Mexico City's canals, as urbanisation and pollution threaten its survival.

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