3 h. ago Safari becomes a zoo? Queues,  armies of influencers, legions armed with drones.. the new crowded African wilderness

For many nature fans, it's the ultimate adventure holiday...but safari holiday destinations have soared in popularity in recent years, with hoardes of influencers posing up a storm in Africa's plains.

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4 h. ago Temporary barriers spared Alaska's capital from severe flooding. A long

The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska’s capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those who live along the picturesque river that winds from the nearby Mendenhall Glacier

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6 h. ago Tay River rescue mission underway after 'concern for person' in water

A search is underway in the River Tay involving boats and helicopters.

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9 h. ago Adventure calling!: Everything you need for a travel gap year

Prep, plan and pack: the essential items to take on your world tour

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10 h. ago 3 people charged with helping suspected killer of 4 are accused of giving him shelter, phones

A prosecutor says three people charged with helping a Tennessee man accused of fatally shooting four people are suspected of providing him with shelter, phones and rides as he evaded authorities after the killings

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11 h. ago Sandi Toksvig goes adventuring to get over 'boredom' of The Great British Bake Off

Sandi Toksvig goes adventuring to get over 'boredom' of The Great British Bake Off

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11 h. ago Sandi Toksvig jets off on new adventure to get over the real reason she quit Bake Off

Sandi Toksvig goes adventuring to get over 'boredom' of The Great British Bake Off

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11 h. ago Sandi Toksvig reveals the real reason she quit The Great British Bake Off

Sandi Toksvig goes adventuring to get over 'boredom' of The Great British Bake Off

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12 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing announces River City star as 12th contestant to join line up

Neighbours legend and former River City star Stefan Dennis is the latest name to be added to the star-studded BBC Strictly line up

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13 h. ago Four bodies found floating in famous river as police admit 'there's a lot of questions'

Authorities determined that three of the men were of African descent with the fourth being of North African descent - their bodies have been taken away and will undergo an autopsy

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18 h. ago Dozens of River Island stores closing across the UK, including two in London

River Island’s restructuring deal is set to cut more than 300 roles in total across the UK.

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21 h. ago A journey to belonging: asylum seekers reflect on 10 years in Europe – in pictures

Ten years ago, 1 million people fled into Europe, escaping conflict and poverty. Many had travelled for years in search of peace, prosperity or stability, and found it in countries such as Italy, Germany and Belgium. But the journey to truly belong continues.A decade on, after finding work and learning a new language, four asylum seekers feel torn. They recall the woodlands of northern Nigeria, a river that flows through a Syrian town – or the nightmare of child abuse in Afghanistan. They are still homesick and wrestle with the possibility – or impossibility – of return. They are part of a new, transformed Europe Continue reading...

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22 h. ago 'Glacial outburst' causes massive floods in Alaska as residents forced to evacuate

Alaskans were forced to evacuate their homes after the Mendenhall River was overwhelmed on Tuesday, sending dangerous floodwaters and debris into surrounding communities.

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29 h. ago Barriers prevent severe flooding in Alaska capital after glacier outburst

Officials say temporary barriers helped Juneau avoid hundreds of flooded homes from Mendenhall Glacier meltNewly installed river barriers held back record levels of flooding and prevented widespread damage in Alaska’s capital city on Wednesday, after an ice dam at the nearby Mendenhall Glacier released a huge surge of rainwater and snowmelt, officials said.Water pooled on several streets and in some yards in Juneau after the Mendenhall River crested earlier in the day, and high water was expected to persist for hours. But many residents in the flood zone had evacuated before peak water levels, and there were no damage reports similar to the past two summers, when about 300 homes were flooded. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago City centre canals left as 'grim eyesore' after being 'purposefully drained'

The Canals and River Trust has said it is not 'the first time it has happened recently'

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42 h. ago River Island UK: fashion retailer to cut jobs and reduce shop rents, is it closing down, store closures

The retailer’s restructuring could drastically change the high street experience 🛍️

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42 h. ago Full list of London River Island stores closing as brand tries to stave off collapse

Full list of London River Island stores closing as brand tries to stave off collapse  My London

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43 h. ago Emmerdale star 'beyond happy' for Isabel Hodgins after 'last' update

Actress Laura Norton congratulated the Victoria Sugden actress as she prepared to set off on her last adventure before giving birth

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51 h. ago Residents in Alaska’s capital urged to evacuate over flooding threat from melting glacier

Forecasted flooding could break a record, which was set when the Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet in August 2024

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55 h. ago Army sergeant charged with attempted murder in the shootings of 5 Fort Stewart soldiers

An Army sergeant accused of shooting five fellow soldiers at a Georgia base has been charged by the military with attempted murder

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