2 h. ago Humiliation for China's rulers as rare leaked video shows six

During the 1989 pro-democracy protests in Beijing, China ordered the military to crush dissent, sending thousands of soldiers along with tanks to the square.

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13 h. ago Brian May to play unreleased Queen song that ‘no one has ever heard’

The 78-year-old songwriter will play Not For Sale (Polar Bear) for the first time on Monday

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13 h. ago Brian May to broadcast unreleased Queen track that ‘no one has ever heard’

The 78-year old songwriter will play Not for Sale (Polar Bear) for the first time during a special festive broadcast on Planet Rock on Monday.

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14 h. ago Legendary band’s unreleased track ‘no one has ever heard’ to be played publicly for first time ahead of new album

AN unreleased track by rock legends Queen that “no one has ever heard” will be played publicly for the first time today. Guitarist Sir Brian May, 78, will broadcast Not For Sale (Polar Bear) on radio station Planet Rock. It was originally recorded during the sessions for the band’s 1974 album, Queen II, but did...

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23 h. ago Wild mother polar bear adopts cub in rare video: ‘It gives you a lot of hope’

More than two-third of polar bears are predicted to be extinct by the year 2050

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46 h. ago I know which supermarket is selling the best Christmas party food including polar bear bao buns and turkey toasties

THE champagne is on ice, the sparkly outfit is zipped up - and all that’s left to do is lay out the perfect party feast. Supermarkets are offering their biggest and best ever range of canapes for December 2025. There are snowman and polar bear shaped bao buns, prawn lollipops, fish and chip bites complete...

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48 h. ago Harry and Meghan show rare glimpse of Archie and Lilibet in Christmas video

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex provided a rare glimpse of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in a Christmas video released with a "Happy Holidays" message.

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4 d. ago An adopted polar bear cub and Christmas in the Holy Land: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Scientists log rare case of female polar bear adopting cub: ‘They’re really good moms’

Canadian researchers tracking bear known as X33991 noticed she had gained a second cub who likely needed helpScientists in Canada have documented a rare case of female polar bear adopting a new cub, in an episode of “curious behaviour” that highlights the complex relationships among the apex Arctic predators.Polar Bears International, a non-profit conservation group, said on Wednesday that when they first placed a GPS collar on a female polar bear in the spring, she had one young cub. But when she was spotted with two cubs of roughly the same age last month, they realized they were witnessing an exceedingly rare case of adoption. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Scientists confirm rare instance of polar bear mother adopting a cub – video

Only 13 examples of polar bear adoptions have been recorded among Canada's western Hudson Bay population since studies began more than 45 years ago. The mother, known as bear X33991, was spotted with two cubs in November near Bird Cove in the Churchill wildlife management area when she had only one in the spring. Alysa McCall, the director of conservation outreach and staff scientist at Polar Bears International, explains how the adoption gives the second cub a better chance of survival Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Jade Goody's mother Jackiey Budden enjoys wild weekend singing karaoke and dancing on tables as grandson Freddy Brazier shows his support after mending their relationship

The Celebrity Big Brother alum, 68, looked to be having the time of her life as Lisa shared a slew of videos from the raucous evening to social media.

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9 d. ago BBC Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt halts live broadcast to share message with fans

BBC star Matt Tebbutt shared a message with Saturday Kitchen viewers after guest James Acaster punched a polar bear figurine and attacked Christmas decorations live on air

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9 d. ago Watch: King gives cancer treatment update in rare video message

The King made a rare statement on his cancer diagnosis in a video released in support of the Stand Up to Cancer campaign on Friday (12 December).

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9 d. ago Watch: King opens up on ‘overwhelming’ cancer journey as he issues screening plea

The King made a rare statement on his cancer diagnosis in a video released in support of the Stand Up to Cancer campaign on Friday (12 December).

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1 week ago Changes to polar bear DNA could help them adapt to global heating, study finds

Scientists say bears in southern Greenland differ genetically to those in the north, suggesting they could adjustChanges in polar bear DNA that could help the animals adapt to warmer climates have been detected by researchers, in a study thought to be the first time a statistically significant link has been found between rising temperatures and changing DNA in a wild mammal species.Climate breakdown is threatening the survival of polar bears. Two-thirds of them are expected to have disappeared by 2050 as their icy habitat melts and the weather becomes hotter. Continue reading...

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1 week ago A dog that loves fish pate and squirty cheese and is the size of a 'small polar bear' is looking for a home

Brody is a Pyrenean Mountain Dog who also has a fondness for a good head scratch and lounging on his owner

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1 week ago Watch James Acaster’s Saturday Kitchen outburst crowned ‘TV moment of the year’

James Acaster punched Saturday Kitchen's polar bear figurine and attacked their Christmas decorations in a moment viewers have crowned “TV moment of the year.”

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2 w. ago 'Small polar bear' dog who loves sitting on owner to seek new home – but there's a catch

Brody is a massive Pyrenean Mountain Dog who weighs 66kg and stands six feet tall on his hind legs - and Animal Concern Cumbria is preparing to find him a new home

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2 w. ago Inside world's coldest towns with bitter 55C temperatures, ice roads and polar bear laws

If you thought the UK was cold this winter, think again. Take a look at our round-up of some of the coldest places on the planet – and humans still survive there!

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3 w. ago Celine Dion shares rare update in emotional Thanksgiving video

Celine Dion has shared a rare update with fans in a heartfelt Thanksgiving video message on Thursday (27 November).

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