‘Gorillas in the Mist’: The amazing legacy of the conservationist who was hacked to death
The number of mountain gorillas in the world is increasing—the incredible legacy of Dian Fossey, who was murdered 40 years ago on Boxing Day 1985. Dian Fossey with her beloved gorilla in Rwanda (Image: Sipa/REX/Shutterstock) The number of rare mountain gorillas in the world continues to grow – this is the extraordinary legacy of Dian…
King Charles and the royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas as King’s speech highlights unity and diversity
King Charles III and members of the royal family — except for his disgraced brother, former Prince Andrew — gathered for Christmas at the king’s private Sandringham estate, where they traditionally spend the holidays. In the King’s annual Christmas speech, broadcast throughout Britain and the Commonwealth, he stressed the importance of both unity and diversity. In…
Someone thought I was actually the lady from Baby Reindeer and screamed in my face, says actress
Introduction: When Fiction Spills into Real Life. The actress says that someone thought she was the lady from Baby Reindeer and screamed in her face. This shocking claim demonstrates the blurred boundaries between fiction and reality in the era of viral TV. As Baby Reindeer continues to spark intense public debate, this incident reveals the darker…
Britons are less well off than they were in 2019 – and these figures show it.
Introduction: A Nation Feeling the Financial Squeeze If you’re experiencing a decrease in your disposable income, it’s not your imagination. Britons are less well off than they were in 2019, and the figures show it clearly. From higher food bills to soaring housing costs, everyday life in the UK has become noticeably pricier. Even when…
2025 is likely to be the UK’s hottest year on record, says the Met Office.
EPA A leading government climate adviser has warned that rising temperatures in the UK will become the new norm. She urged greater preparation for the effects of climate change. It comes as the Met Office revealed 2025 was on course to be the UK’s hottest year since records began, with climate change continuing to drive…
A tragic 13-year-old British teen has been named after she was ‘stabbed to death by her mother’s violent convicted murderer ex’ in Portugal.
Tributes have poured into Portugal for a British teenager who was allegedly stabbed to death by his mother’s ex-partner. Alfie Hallett, 13, has been honoured by his local basketball team as a “respected member” of the community, and he has been praised for “leaving a lasting impression” on everyone who knew him. Alfie Hallett, 13,…