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Berlin shuts parks and sports sites over toxic caterpillars

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wellbeing

At this French hospital, donkeys earn their keep as therapy animals

From depression to schizophrenia, France's only hospital-based animal therapy unit is making the case that four legs can go where medicine alone cannot.

Culture news

A famous Milan superstition leaves bull's testicles needing repairs

The famous bull mosaic in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is undergoing restoration after decades of luck-seekers wore away its most sensitive feature.

Earth News

Positive environmental stories from 2026

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.

Nature

World Bee Day: How to make your garden perfect for pollinators

Bees pollinate 75% of the world's key crops.

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Cats in costumes and beauty contests draw crowds at expo

Thousands of cat lovers gathered at Cat Expo India in Mumbai, where visitors explored cat beauty contests, pet care products, grooming services, accessories and premium food brands alongside dozens of felines.

Europe News

Whale Timmy is dead, GPS tracker confirms identity

For days, it remained unclear whether the whale found dead off the Danish coast was Timmy. Authorities have now confirmed that the well-known humpback whale did not survive his journey through the Baltic Sea.

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Peacocks take over northern Italian beach town

More than 100 peacocks now roam Punta Marina in northern Italy, leaving residents searching for humane ways to manage the birds.

South Africa

Portuguese man's body found inside crocodile in South Africa

South African authorities shot the animal and hoisted it from a river in order to recover the man's remains. The identity of the man, a Portuguese businessman, was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Earth News

Timmy the humpback whale presumed to have died

The entrepreneur-funded rescue effort said that it had fitted the previously stranded whale with a tracking device but this is suspected to be untrue.

Earth News

Moose return to Germany thanks to Polish conservation efforts

Moose were hunted to extinction in Germany. Now they're returning thanks to Polish conservationists. Moose can cover distances of up to 30km a day.

Europe News

EU rules fuel Cyprus culling clash as farmers threaten protests

Protests are looming in Cyprus as farmers oppose mass culling and demand alternative EU measures. The Veterinary Association says NO.

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Massive sea lion “Chonkers” draws crowds in San Francisco

A massive Steller sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become a popular attraction at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, drawing visitors and social media attention.

Nature

‘Incredible movement’ returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand capital

The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050.

Culture news

Walter Chandoha: A new book celebrates the king of cat content

Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968".

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Watch: Seagull imitators compete for the best screech

Participants from across Europe gathered in Belgium to compete in a seagull screeching contest.

Travel News

Ditch the hotel for a zoo? Top European destinations for a wild night

These European stays put a fresh spin on the traditional hotel, with immersive escapes that bring travellers closer to the great outdoors.