Florida Black Bear Hunt 2025: What You Need to Know
Florida's first sanctioned black bear hunt since 2015 has begun, issuing 172 permits. Activists secured dozens to save bears. Get the full story on the contentious wildlife management decision.
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Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Florida Judge Approves Black Bear Hunt
A Florida judge has approved the state's first black bear hunt in nearly a decade, putting 172 bears at risk. Learn about the controversial decision and its implications for wildlife conservation.
UK Looks to Denmark's Tough Asylum Approach
Britain's Labour government seeks to emulate Denmark's controversial asylum policies, which have slashed refugee numbers but drawn international criticism. Discover the human impact.
Missing West Virginia Coal Miner Found After 10 Days
The body of missing coal miner John 'Ray' Groves has been recovered from a West Virginia mine after an extensive 10-day search operation. Read the full story of the tragic discovery.
Trapped Miner Found Dead After 6-Day Rescue Mission
The body of coal miner Steven Lipscomb has been recovered after being trapped for six days in a flooded West Virginia mine. Read about the extensive rescue operation.
Guinea's Simandou Threatens Australia's Iron Ore Dominance
Australia's iron ore industry faces unprecedented threat as Guinea's Simandou project, containing world's largest untapped deposit, prepares to flood global markets by 2028, potentially wiping billions from mining giants.
Miner's miracle survival after underground blast
A veteran miner cheated death after a catastrophic explosion 500 metres below ground in rural Australia. Read his harrowing story of survival against all odds.
Anglo American announces radical restructuring plan
London-based mining conglomerate Anglo American announces radical corporate overhaul, planning to divest its platinum, diamond, and coal businesses while focusing on copper and iron ore operations.
Trump's Halloween with Australian Billionaire Gina Rinehart
Former US President Donald Trump celebrated Halloween at a lavish party hosted by Australia's wealthiest person, Gina Rinehart, raising eyebrows about political alliances and business interests.
Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Underground Mine Explosion in NSW Injures Workers
Emergency services rush to Endeavour Polymetals mine after underground explosion leaves workers with serious burns and injuries in dramatic rescue operation.
Two dead in Cobar mine explosion tragedy
A devastating explosion at an underground zinc and copper mine in regional New South Wales has killed two workers, sparking urgent investigations into mine safety protocols.
National Digital Parking Platform Expands Across UK
The UK government is expanding its revolutionary digital parking system across England, replacing paper permits with smartphone-friendly solutions that could end parking nightmares for millions of drivers.
Australia's $4.5bn Challenge to China's Rare Earth Dominance
Australia is making a bold $4.5bn push to challenge China's stranglehold on critical minerals and rare earths, with new processing plants and strategic US partnerships reshaping global supply chains.
Australia's Critical Minerals: Albanese Under Fire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting criticism over Australia's critical minerals strategy, with experts warning the nation risks becoming a 'quarry with a flag' rather than securing genuine economic sovereignty.
Quiz: Tolkien Minerals vs Australia's Critical Resources
A clever new quiz challenges Australians to distinguish genuine critical minerals from fantasy creations. Test your knowledge of the resources powering the green revolution versus Middle-earth mythology.
Australia's Critical Minerals Deal: Taxpayer Trap?
An in-depth analysis reveals why Australia's landmark critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration could become a massive financial burden for Australian taxpayers, with experts warning of overstated benefits and hidden risks.
Real-Life Succession: Inside the Billion-Dollar Dynasty Battle
Exclusive insight into the gripping corporate power struggle that mirrors HBO's Succession, featuring family betrayal and high-stakes tech empire warfare.
Tributes pour in for young FIFO worker Serena Downey
Heartfelt tributes pour in for 26-year-old fly-in fly-out worker Serena Downey, whose sudden death has left family, friends and colleagues devastated.
Malibu's rebuild crisis: Just 4 permits after fires
Exclusive investigation reveals how bureaucratic gridlock is preventing Malibu residents from rebuilding after devastating wildfires, with only four reconstruction permits approved amid hundreds of destroyed properties.
Thailand lets Myanmar refugees work amid shortages
In a landmark policy shift, Thailand grants work rights to Myanmar refugees as labour shortages bite and international aid dwindles, creating new economic opportunities for displaced people.
Peru's guano miners: Life harvesting 'white gold'
Stunning photographic essay reveals the harsh reality of workers harvesting seabird droppings from treacherous Pacific islands for global agriculture.
Labour council hikes SUV parking permits in green crackdown
Labour-run Merton Council introduces controversial parking permit price hikes targeting SUV owners, with fees potentially tripling for heavier vehicles in new environmental policy.
Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis
Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.
Coal Mining Museum staff strike over pay dispute
Workers at Yorkshire's National Coal Mining Museum walk out over 'insulting' pay offer as Unison union condemns management's refusal to negotiate fair wages.
How our tech addiction is destroying the planet
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
Cardiff plans triple parking charges for SUVs
Cardiff residents face paying up to three times more for parking permits as the council targets SUVs and heavier vehicles in a bold environmental initiative to reduce emissions and encourage sustainable transport.
Corporate Space Ownership: The Legal Loophole Explained
An obscure legal provision is enabling private companies to establish unprecedented property rights in space, raising alarm among experts about the future of cosmic exploration.
Blue Badge Warning: £1,000 Fines for Parking Error
Blue Badge holders across the UK are being warned about rule changes that could see them hit with hefty fines up to £1,000 for improper parking documentation.
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