8 h. ago Saving the world’s fattest parrot: can New Zealand vaccinate its rare species before bird flu gets to them?

In the last continent to remain untouched by the virus, hopes are being pinned on immunisation as migration season approachesIt is easy to imagine how it could happen. A petrel, flying east from the Indian Ocean at the end of the Austral winter, makes landfall at New Zealand’s southern Codfish Island/Whenua Hou. Tired from its long journey, the petrel seeks refuge in the burrow of a green kākāpō: a critically endangered flightless species that is the world’s fattest parrot.If the seabird intrudes when the kākāpō is primed to breed, the male parrot may attempt to mate with the smaller petrel, accidentally smothering it in the process. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Virgin River season 7 spoiler speculation and one major hope for Charmaine

Fans of the hit Netflix series have been discussing what they believe is in store for the characters in the upcoming season

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42 h. ago Piastri opens gap in title race after Norris forced to retire from F1 Dutch GP

Win extends Australian’s championship lead to 34 pointsLewis Hamilton crashes out early after unforced errorOscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix with a dominant drive to victory from pole position, a win which may have turned the course of the world championship after his title rival Lando Norris was forced to retire from second place as an oil leak hit his car just seven laps from the end.The race was also marked by a remarkably uncharacteristic, apparently unforced, error from Lewis Hamilton which led to the seven-time champion crashing out early in the race, his hope for a fresh start in this second half of season at Ferrari ending in bitter disappointment. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago 'Pathetic' Man Utd slammed as Bruno Fernandes comes under scrutiny

Manchester United have yet to rercord a win this season under Ruben Amorim and will hope three points come their way against Burnley at Old Trafford this weekeend

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4 d. ago Man Utd paying price for £4.1m Sir Jim Ratcliffe decision amid Ruben Amorim crisis

Manchester United have yet to win this season and lost on penalties against Grimsby to see their hopes of a first trophy end at the first opportunity as Ruben Amorim's woes continue

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9 d. ago All Creatures Great and Small cast reveal their hopes for season 6

All Creatures Great and Small will be back for series 6 later in 2025 🐑

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1 week ago Pep Guardiola hopeful Phil Foden can return to his best this season

Foden was instrumental in City claiming an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League crown in the 2023-24 campaign.

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim press conference LIVE Man United team news and injury updates vs Fulham plus transfer latest

Man United will hope to get their first win of the Premier League season on Sunday after their opening day defeat to Arsenal.

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1 week ago Bumper whale calving season a ‘sign of hope’ for South Australia’s oceans

Almost 200 endangered southern right wales have been spotted off state’s coastline this year, amid concerns about impact of algal bloomSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereScientists say a bumper season for southern right whales in South Australia is a “sign of hope” for the state amid the ongoing effects of a devastating algal bloom.Flinders University marine biologist and chief scientist of the Australian right whale research program, Dr Claire Charlton, said research teams were pleased to record early sightings of almost 200 whales off the state’s coastline, after lower numbers in recent years. It comes amid concerns about the harmful algal bloom which has caused the deaths of some marine life off the SA coast.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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2 w. ago David de Gea has already given Man Utd verdict and 'hopes' for season amid transfer return claims

David de Gea has been linked with a stunning return transfer to Manchester United, and the Spaniard only recently shared his hope for his former club's season

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2 w. ago Arsenal’s win at Manchester United may not have impressed, but it was just what they need

Winning at Old Trafford may not prove to be as common as last season, making Arsenal’s result stand out among the title hopefulsSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereThere was a thought at times in the second part of last season, when the set-piece goals dried up, that Arsenal had become over-reliant on them. And perhaps that was true, but they’re a useful weapon to have. Some games are won by overwhelming opponents through superior technical ability and some games are won by organization and hard work, by finding a way to score and a way to keep their opponent out. Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday was definitely one of the latter.Manchester United do not defend inswinging corners well. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka both excel at taking inswinging corners. In that sense, the fact that the game was decided by United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir’s flap at a Rice inswinger was entirely to be expected. What was less predictable was the nature of the game that followed as Uni...

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2 w. ago Bruno Fernandes reveals what has given Manchester United 'hope' for 2025/26 season

Man United lost 1-0 to Arsenal in their opening Premier League game of the season and Fernandes reflected on the display.

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2 w. ago Elle Brooke on why Manchester City could win the league – and it's down to one player

EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City are looking to bounce back from their shocking form last season, and top adult star Elle Brooke is pining her hopes on one very pivotal player

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2 w. ago Wolves vs Man City live: Haaland scores twice as visitors stroll towards win in Premier League opener

Pep Guardiola’s men hope to start their season well with a trip to the midlands

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2 w. ago Wolves vs Man City live: Quickfire goals from Haaland and Reijnders put visitors in control

Pep Guardiola’s men hope to start their season well with a trip to the midlands

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2 w. ago Wolves vs Man City live: Ederson and Foden not in squad for Premier League opener

Pep Guardiola’s men hope to start their season well with a trip to the midlands

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2 w. ago Wolves vs Man City live: Foden a doubt as Guardiola prepares to hand out debuts on Premier League opening weekend

Pep Guardiola’s men hope to start their season well with a trip to the midlands

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2 w. ago Mikel Arteta leaves fans baffled with 'three year' Arsenal Premier League boast

Arsenal get their Premier League season underway against Manchester United on Sunday and will hope to finally win a title under Mikel Arteta after finishing third three times under the Spaniard

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2 w. ago Bruno Fernandes makes 'magical' Amad claim in cheeky Man United message

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes will be hopeful that his team can perform much better than last season

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2 w. ago Love Is Blind UK's Kal shows off huge transformation before dating show stint

Love Is Blind UK is back for season two with a brand new group of hopeful singles taking part in the unique experiment

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