Orangutans 'narrowly escape' as heroic staff battle wildfires to save 60 animals from the flames.

Wildfires came within metres of a West Kalimantan orangutan centre this week. Staff fought the blaze into the night and moved 60 animals to safer enclosures. Dr Karmele Llano Sánchez said, "The teams are working round the clock but they are exhausted." Dry conditions mean more fires could start soon.

A 1905 'fix' for Bermuda’s crops turned into an ecological nightmare that still haunts the island today.

In 1905, Bermuda imported 71 Jamaican lizards to control crop pests. These lizards soon spread widely across the island. Research showed they ate beneficial insects like ladybirds and wasps instead of just pests. This caused major problems for the local ecosystem, as the lizards started preying on native wildlife too.

An 80s 'quick fix' backfires: Invasive ferrets are now threatening a colony of 250,000 seabirds.

Ferrets were released on Northern Ireland's Rathlin Island in the mid-1980s to control rabbits. Decades later, they threatened a colony of more than 250,000 seabirds. The animals preyed on eggs and chicks, forcing conservationists to start the LIFE Raft project in 2021 to remove the predators and protect the wildlife.

Sharks still trigger 'panic' in Australia—but are we letting fear destroy our progress?

Sharks have long stoked panic in Australia, appearing in ancient rock art and colonial records. The Australian Shark Incident Database shows more dangerous interactions in recent years, fueling calls for culls. Despite scientific progress, fear remains deep. Many Australians still worry about these creatures while swimming at the beach today.

Rainfall offers new hope in fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire

Rain started falling on Monday morning over eastern Belgium, helping firefighters battle the country's biggest wildfire. Captain Olivier Guist said, "This will change everything; in addition to the water associated with rainfall, there will also be an increase in humidity levels." About 500 firefighters are working to contain the blaze.

A town in the Netherlands will not let you live there unless you grow food on at least half of your land

Oosterwold is a 4,300 hectare urban experiment in Almere where residents must grow food on half their land. Jan Eelco Jansma said, "This rule is very unique thinking in the world, and makes it also an outstanding area in many ways." This project aims to improve the town's sustainable profile.

One teacher and his students spent 29 years turning a barren field into a 'thriving forest'—and it’s breathtaking.

In 1997, a New Zealand teacher started planting a windswept coastal paddock with Year 9 students. After 29 years, 12,425 plants turned the area into a native habitat. The project helped many birds and animals return to the coast. The final planting took place in November 2025, marking a successful end.

'Our new normal': how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas

Marine heatwaves are changing life in British seas as warming waters push native species north. Skipper Kurt Lander said, "I used to catch at least a couple of hundred cod a year." Now, rare visitors like sunfish are common, while cold-water species have moved away to find cooler homes.

Massive Attack and Paris Paloma join musicians urging Burnham to reject new North Sea drilling

Massive Attack and Paris Paloma joined over 200 musicians urging Andy Burnham to reject new North Sea drilling. The artists said, "The climate crisis is no longer something we fear for future generations; it is shaping our lives today." They argued that projects like Rosebank will not lower energy bills.

Fresh 5.9 quake hits Indonesia's Flores region; Death toll from earlier 7.7 tremor rises to 54

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region early Monday. Meanwhile, the death toll from a 7.7-magnitude tremor that hit the area days earlier rose to 54. Rescue teams are busy providing medical help to many injured people, while over 12,000 residents got left homeless after the massive disaster hit.

Leeds weather forecast: overcast skies, mild temperatures, and 20% chance of rain today

Leeds residents can expect overcast skies and mild temperatures today, with a high of 19°C and a low of 15°C. The forecast shows a 20% chance of rain and high humidity around 93%. Winds will be light, reaching 17.7 kph. The week ahead will become cooler and more unsettled.

Wildfires across Europe leave deaths and destruction

Two people died in Greece and a soldier died in Spain as wildfires spread across Europe on Sunday. High temperatures and dry conditions fueled these fires, forcing many evacuations. Belgium also tackled a record blaze near its border with Germany as firefighters worked to control the flames across the region.