As the UK experiences its hottest summer on record, workers in various industries are struggling with heat-related illnesses, with some even collapsing on the job. The issue is not limited to the UK, with similar problems reported worldwide.
The rise of SUVs has led to a decline in traditional family car options, leaving consumers with limited choices.
While the Edinburgh festival dominates headlines, a lesser-known but deeply rooted Scottish tradition-the Burryman procession-takes place nearby. This annual event, part of the Ferry Fair, involves a volunteer covered in burdock seedheads walking a seven-mile route, collecting donations and accepting whisky through a straw. This year marks a significant transition as the current Burryman passes the role to a younger participant, ensuring the tradition’s continuity.
Spanish officials investigate after the matriarch of an orca pod known for ramming boats off the Iberian Peninsula is spotted with wounds suggesting she had been shot by a pellet gun.
A growing trend of birding videos on TikTok and other social media platforms has attracted a younger demographic, with users seeking a more authentic and real experience.
Hungary faces severe drought impacts as the Danube drops to historic lows, exposing riverbed relics, crippling agriculture, straining drinking-water supplies, and forcing the shutdown of most Danube-cooled nuclear reactors.
A campaigner for invertebrate appreciation explores how disgust influences our perceptions of nature, queerness, and the world around us.