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Alps glaciers face 'peak extinction' by 2033

A new study predicts the Alps could lose over 85% of its glaciers by 2100, with 'peak extinction' hitting in just eight years. The loss threatens tourism and ski resorts, underlining the urgent need for climate action.

Russia's WW3 threat maps 23 UK defence sites as targets

A senior Russian official has posted a map of 23 UK defence sites, implying they are missile targets, escalating tensions after former defence secretary Ben Wallace's comments on Crimea. Explore the chilling details.

3000 Welsh species at risk of extinction

A shocking report reveals 2,955 species in Wales are at serious risk of disappearing. Discover which beloved creatures are threatened and how simple conservation actions can help.

Greta Thunberg banned from Venice after protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was banned from Venice for 48 hours after an Extinction Rebellion protest dyed the Grand Canal green. Read more on this environmental activism story.

Venice's Grand Canal dyed green in climate protest

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have dyed Venice's Grand Canal and other Italian waterways green to protest the failure of COP30 to phase out fossil fuels. Discover the full story behind the dramatic demonstration.

Ancient mammoth RNA breakthrough could aid de-extinction

Scientists extract world's oldest RNA from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing new biological insights that could help bring extinct species back to life. Discover how this breakthrough transforms our understanding of prehistoric genetics.

Beasts of the Sea: A hypnotic tale of extinction

Iida Turpeinen's mesmerising novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow in a powerful ecological lament that speaks to our current climate crisis.

Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested

Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.

McBurney & Pite confront extinction in powerful new show

Visionary theatre directors Simon McBurney and Crystal Pite collaborate on 'Figures in Extinction', a powerful performance piece sounding the alarm on biodiversity loss through breathtaking movement and sound.

Louvre Museum evacuated after bomb threat

The iconic Louvre Museum in Paris was abruptly evacuated on Saturday following a written bomb threat, sending tourists scrambling as French authorities launched a security operation.

Elderly man faces federal probe over Trump protest threat

A 71-year-old man is under federal scrutiny after allegedly making threats during a protest outside a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The incident, captured on video, involved references to 'no kings' and has sparked a major security investigation.

Last Sea Cow: A Tale of Human Greed and Extinction

Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's powerful new novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow, hunted to extinction just 27 years after its discovery - a stark warning about humanity's destructive impact on nature.

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