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Parents worldwide battle junk food proliferation

Families across five continents reveal their daily struggle against ultra-processed foods targeting children. New Lancet study warns of long-term health harms as global obesity rates soar. Discover their stories.

Polite litter accounts for almost half of UK rubbish

A new study reveals 'polite litter' – rubbish thoughtfully placed on hedges and ledges – accounts for 46.6% of UK littering. Discover the surprising environmental impact and what councils must do.

Ultra-processed foods triple depression risk

Groundbreaking research shows consuming ultra-processed foods regularly triples depression risk. Discover how your diet impacts mental health and what experts recommend.

Chinese astronauts stranded by space junk to return

Three Chinese astronauts, stranded on the Tiangong station after a space debris impact, will return to Earth using their replacement crew's capsule. The incident highlights the growing danger of orbital junk.

Chinese Space Station Dodges Space Junk Threat

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station performed emergency manoeuvres to avoid collision with space debris, highlighting the escalating danger of orbital junk threatening global space operations.

Christmas tree arrives amid bin strike fury

A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.

Space debris crashes on Australian farm

A mysterious object from space crashes into remote Australian farmland, with experts pointing to Chinese rocket debris as the likely culprit in this extraordinary celestial incident.

Space debris discovered near Australian mining town

A large, unidentified metallic object suspected to be space debris has been discovered in the remote Western Australian outback near Newman, sparking an international investigation into its origins.

Man fined £500 for clearing rubbish from public alleyway

A Birmingham resident faces a hefty £500 penalty from the council after taking matters into his own hands to clear fly-tipped waste from a communal alleyway, sparking debate about civic responsibility versus council regulations.

UK Town Buried Under 15,000 Tonnes of Fly-Tipped Waste

A quiet UK town has been declared the nation's fly-tipping capital after being inundated with a staggering 15,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste, including hazardous materials, creating a national scandal.

Junk Food Diet Linked to Accelerated Memory Loss

New scientific research from the UK establishes a strong connection between diets high in ultra-processed foods and accelerated cognitive decline, including memory loss and impaired verbal fluency.

Stormzy's football club in crisis after travellers dump rubbish

Rapper Stormzy's non-league football club, AFC Croydon Athletic, faces a crisis after an illegal traveller encampment left the stadium buried under piles of waste and human faeces, forcing training cancellations and health hazard warnings.

Urgent Council Bin Warning Issued to UK Households

Households across the UK are being put on alert as councils roll out major changes to bin collection schedules and rules. Here's what you need to know to avoid fines and missed pickups.

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