Australia's first H5 bird flu case in a little penguin has been confirmed on Phillip Island, prompting an urgent vaccination rollout for thousands of birds.
Met Commissioner Mark Rowley questions Prison Service's decision to release Simon Levy, who later killed two women and assaulted others, despite sexually assaulting a prison officer. Whitehall sources counter that the Service had no legal power to retain Levy.
Washington begins 2-year, 270-acre restoration of South Fork Skagit River estuary to natural habitat, aiding endangered Puget Sound Chinook salmon and wildlife, with work set to conclude by fall 2028.
While vulture populations across Africa face near extinction due to traditional medicine, poisoning, and habitat loss, residents in the Nigerian town of Awka-Etiti are successfully protecting the birds through sacred traditions and community action.
Virginia has completed a major shoreline restoration project on Ragged Island, funded by NOAA Fisheries, to rebuild wetlands and oyster habitats while reducing sediment and nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.
A total solar eclipse crossed parts of Europe on Wednesday, drawing millions of viewers across Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and the UK into the path of totality.
Australia will begin vaccinating at-risk native bird populations against the H5N1 avian influenza strain in the coming days and weeks, following the first mass seabird deaths and continued virus spread.
Dutch engineers transformed Markermeer lake by building artificial islands from 37.2 million tonnes of dredged sediment, successfully reviving local ecology and attracting diverse wildlife and migratory birds.
Just one year after invasive rats were removed from Ulong Island in Palau, researchers discovered that returning seabirds are supplying marine nutrients via guano, driving unexpected coral reef and fish population recovery.
Removal of invasive rats from Ulong Island in Palau leads to swift return of seabirds, which in turn accelerates coral reef recovery through nutrient transfer, increasing fish populations within just one year.
New South Wales confirms its first H5 avian influenza cases in native birds, with infected greater crested terns found near Narooma and Wentworth, marking the state's first inland detection.
Phillip Island, part of Norfolk Island National Park, is experiencing a remarkable environmental recovery nearly 40 years after the complete eradication of invasive rabbits and livestock that left the volcanic island barren.
Origame Digital's Penguin Colony combines Lovecraftian horror, open-world Antarctic exploration, and historical Nazi relic hunting, using a low-poly aesthetic and cryptic gameplay mechanics to evoke fear of the unknown.
Dozens of women accuse convicted rapist Ralph Carr of abusive behaviour, Australia's $50,000 parent visa process faces criticism for lengthy delays and applicant deaths, and Donald Trump's Board of Peace issues a contract for a military base in Gaza
Six young white-tailed eagles have been released on Exmoor by Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, marking the species' return to the area after a 200-year absence.
H5N1 avian influenza has entered a new phase in Australia with the detection of the virus in seagulls and a mass mortality of greater crested terns in South Australia. This development raises concerns about long-distance spread to diverse environments and other bird species, including poultry and waterfowl, due to seagulls' widespread presence and nesting habits.
Tasmania is bracing for the inevitable arrival of the deadly H5 bird flu strain, which has spread across mainland Australia, causing mass mortalities in wild birds. Authorities are preparing for its impact on wildlife, poultry farms, and Aboriginal cultural practices, urging public reporting of sick birds.
The European Central Bank is redesigning euro banknotes, launching a public survey that has garnered over 6 million votes on whether to feature cultural figures or wildlife. The new notes, aimed at enhancing security and European identity, are slated for circulation by 2030 or 2031, with the final design chosen in late 2026.
Citizen scientists in South Australia report increased distress over sick and dying birds, including a mass mortality event of 80 birds near Cape Jaffa, as H5 bird flu spreads among native species. Authorities are investigating, with results expected soon, and the federal government is in talks with the poultry industry.
The European Central Bank launched a public survey for redesigned euro banknotes, asking whether cultural figures or wildlife should be depicted. Over 6 million people voted, with the final decision in 2026 for new notes circulating in 2030-2031.
Ukrainian forces, led by units like the 414th aviation brigade, are intensifying drone strikes on Russian-occupied Crimea and targets within Russia, including electricity substations, oil refineries, and warehouses. This shift to drone warfare aims to cripple Russian logistics, power networks, and economy, bringing the war home to Russian citizens.
South Australian authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event involving over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns off the south-east coast, with H5 bird flu testing underway. This follows 39 confirmed H5 cases in SA, including the first seagull detection in Australia, raising concerns about localized spread.
Over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns on Baudin Rocks, South Australia, are suspected to be the first mass mortality event from H5N1 bird flu in Australia, six weeks after its arrival. Cases in silver gulls and inland terns suggest wider spread, raising concerns for native species.
A study in California's Point Reyes peninsula reveals river otters are killing brown pelicans in significant numbers, with 73 deaths recorded over 19 visits. Observations suggest pelicans may be learning to flee from otters.
