17 h. ago Why were hundreds of koalas shot in an aerial cull in Victoria?

Shooting of marsupials has sparked outrage but government says ‘compassionate’ response was needed after bushfire destroyed 2,200 hectares of national parkThe Victorian government has used aircraft to shoot about 700 koalas in south-west Victoria.The government says the unprecedented step was taken to prevent further suffering of the animals, after a fire in Budj Bim national park burned through 2,200 hectares, including a large area of manna gum, a key food source for koalas in the park. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago RFK Jr. orders ban of common food dyes from food supply including colorings for M&Ms, Lucky Charms and Gatorade

Earlier in the year, the FDA banned the dye known as Red 3

Politics

3 d. ago RFK Jr. set to ban common food dyes from food supply including colorings for M&Ms, Lucky Charms and Gatorade

Earlier in the year, the FDA banned the dye known as Red 3

Politics

3 d. ago Oaks excel at supporting the food web (including us). Arbor Day is a reason to plant one

The last Friday in April is national Arbor Day

Politics

4 d. ago Scran Awards 2025: Nominate Scottish Restaurant of the Year & Scottish Chef of the Year

The Scotsman Scran food and drink awards are open for nominations, including two of the most prestigious accolades for 2025.

Events

6 d. ago Three killed after small plane crashes into Nebraska river leaving no survivors

Investigators are scouring the Platte River after a small plane plunged into the water, leaving no survivors

Events

6 d. ago Fears for Britain's rabbits over deadly virus sweeping through Europe that kills almost every bunny it touches in a matter of hours

An aggressive strain of the disease is now thought to be spreading across the UK countryside - sparking fears for Britain's bunnies.

Events

7 d. ago Moment girl, 2, is saved after surviving for 4 days alone drinking toilet water

Neighbours are seen on heartbreaking video pulling the two-year-old girl from Russia through metal bars and out of the window before calling police and an ambulance

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7 d. ago British food and drink industry call on EU to ‘reset’ trade ties

Retailers and food producers offer to help efforts reduce ‘unnecessary red tape’ costing industry billions of poundsMore than a dozen of Britain’s biggest retailers and food producers, including Marks & Spencer, J Sainsbury and Asda, have called on the EU to reduce checks on food and drink crossing the Channel and Irish Sea, which they say are costing billions of pounds.Ahead of a summit on 19 May that is hoped to “reset” trade ties five years on from Brexit, they are urging politicians to hammer out a deal on sanitary and phytosanitary checks. They hope this would include a veterinary agreement and would harmonise food safety rules or recognise them as equivalent. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Coronation Street stars defend Jack P Shepherd amid 'vendetta' as they address food habits

They offered more insight into the real actor - including his food habits - as he remains in the Celebrity Big Brother house

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8 d. ago Parents' fears as kids spend 45 hours a week indoors with over a third glued to screens

A national poll of 2,000 parents with children aged 6 to 14 revealed that youngsters are clocking up nearly two-and-a-half hours a day on screen time by using smartphones, tablets, or watching the telly.

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9 d. ago The household items that went up and down in price in March as inflation eased

Full list of inflation changes last month, including food, computers and cars

Economics

1 week ago 35 Scottish restaurants shortlisted for Deliveroo awards 2025

The Deliveroo Restaurant Awards are back for 2025, celebrating the best and most loved local restaurants up and down the country.

Society

1 week ago BBC DIY SOS star issues health warning after undergoing triple heart

DIY SOS star Mark Millar has issued a warning to his followers after undergoing triple heart-bypass surgery. The BBC star survived a heart attack while cold water swimming off Clevedon's coast, in north Somerset, at the end of last year.

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1 week ago Europe's race to rearm is pointless if its adversaries are waging war online | Johnny Ryan

Ireland holds the algorithm off-switch. Ursula von der Leyen must force Dublin to use itEurope is scrambling to remilitarise. The European Commission is raising a €150bn (£129bn) defence fund and is calling on EU countries to invest €650bn (£561bn) more. Germany has cast aside its government debt limit to invest hundreds of billions of euros in defence. Poland will train every male of fighting age for battle, and envisages an army 500,000 strong. Latvia’s president has urged the rest of Europe to conscript citizens, as Latvia does. Even neutral Ireland is buying combat jets. No wonder Europe’s defence industry is booming. In just a few months, the share prices of several big weapons manufacturers have nearly doubled and doubled again. But, despite this new martial pulse, the continent is still sleepwalking towards disaster.Europe can harden its shell and sharpen its claws, but it has done little to protect its soft underbelly against political manipulation. The US is capitulating to...

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1 week ago Fears over extremism in US military as soldier revealed as neo

US army investigates after young private follows the Base, which has vowed to recruit soldiers for so-called race warAn active-duty serviceman in the US army is openly following a proscribed neo-Nazi terrorist group on social media, one that has vowed to recruit soldiers in preparation for a so-called race war.Experts say examples like this shows how under Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon is allowing extremism to go unchecked. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scottish SPCA supports nearly 6000 animals in Lanarkshire in 12 months

The charity is helping pets and owners stay together through its Pet Aid project including food donations

Politics

2 w. ago The emergency survival kit every household should have according to government

The government has issued advice on what to pack in an emergency survival kit

Events

2 w. ago The terrifying fact about China's military that keeps US admirals awake at night

Shocking new research reveals how badly America is falling behind against its top competitor for producing commercial ships, in an ominous sign about a future naval battle between the two powers.

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2 w. ago Nigel Farage paid £40,000 by firm that helps super rich cut tax bills

Nomad Capitalist helps people obtain second residencies and citizenships, urging its clients to ‘go where you’re treated best’

Economics