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India scraps Delhi stray dog culling plan after outcry

Facing fierce opposition from animal rights groups and residents, the Indian government has dramatically scaled back its controversial plan to remove stray dogs from the streets of Delhi, opting for a neutering and vaccination programme instead.

UK Health Alert: Toxic Saharan Dust Cloud Blankets Britain

Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.

Mysterious 'Debris Balls' Invade NSW Central Coast Beaches

Beachgoers on the NSW Central Coast are baffled by the sudden appearance of bizarre, tightly-packed 'debris balls' washing ashore. Authorities are investigating the unusual phenomenon and potential environmental impacts.

Gordon Ramsay to open first India restaurant in Delhi

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to launch his debut Indian venture, 'Street Pizza', at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a major culinary milestone and expanding his global restaurant empire.

India-China hold crucial talks amid tensions

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Delhi to discuss trade tariffs and ongoing border tensions, as both nations seek to stabilise relations.

Wet wipes form artificial island in Thames

A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.

Kerala's nurdle crisis: Tiny plastics, huge problem

Tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles are inundating Kerala's shores, crippling local fisheries and sparking environmental outrage. Discover how this microplastic menace is bypassing regulations and what activists are demanding.

Air India flight aborts takeoff at Delhi

An Air India flight bound for London was forced to abort takeoff at Delhi Airport due to a technical issue, raising concerns over passenger safety protocols.

Fake Embassy Scam Uncovered in Delhi

Indian police dismantle a fake embassy in New Delhi, exposing a scam where fraudsters issued visas for the unrecognised 'Kingdom of Westarctica'.

Water firms fined £2.65m for sewage breaches

Southern Water and Anglian Water have been hit with hefty fines totalling £2.65m for illegally discharging sewage into protected waterways in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency condemned the breaches, which pose risks to wildlife and

Clean air may accelerate global warming, scientists warn

New research suggests that reductions in air pollution could be accelerating global warming by allowing more sunlight to reach Earth's surface. Experts warn of unintended consequences in the fight against climate change.

Vietnam to ban petrol motorcycles by 2030

Vietnam plans to phase out petrol and diesel motorcycles in urban areas by 2030, shifting towards electric vehicles to combat pollution and reduce emissions.

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