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The country that brought a sea back to life

​The Aral Sea is bringing new wealth to fishing villages in Kazakhstan, but their neighbours on the opposite shore in Uzbekistan are suffering a very different fate.Share on Google+ Share by Email For a young Madi Zhasekenov, summertime on the shoreline of the Aral Sea was an idyllic affair. His three-month school holidays were spent… Continue reading The country that brought a sea back to life

The color that means both life and death

​Green has symbolised both decay and regeneration, offering a bridge between this world and the next, writes Kelly Grovier Share on Google+ Share by Email Beware of green. It can’t be trusted. Leonardo da Vinci knew, and cautioned his contemporaries against the pigment’s toxic instability. Its beauty, Leonardo warned, “vanishes into thin air”. Volatile and… Continue reading The color that means both life and death

Wild animals called Dingo attacks Australian woman while she was eating

Image copyrightAFP/GETTY IMAGESImage captionDingoes are native to Australia and do not often attack humans An Australian woman says she feared for her life while being attacked by two dingoes at an Outback mine. Deb Rundle, 54, suffered wounds to her legs and other injuries during the mauling in Western Australia last week. The mine worker… Continue reading Wild animals called Dingo attacks Australian woman while she was eating

Japan heatwave declared natural disaster as death toll increases

​ Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionThe public are being advised to take every precaution to avoid the extreme heat Japan’s weather agency has declared a heatwave sweeping the country a natural disaster, with at least 65 deaths recorded in the past week. An agency spokesman warned that “unprecedented levels of heat” were being seen in some… Continue reading Japan heatwave declared natural disaster as death toll increases

Brazil dam disaster that killed 19 people: BHP Billiton faces lawsuit in Australia

​ Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionThe Somarco dam collapse in 2015 caused a deadly mudslide Mining giant BHP Billiton says it will defend itself against a class action lawsuit in Australia over Brazil’s 2015 dam disaster. The collapse of a dam at a Samarco mine killed 19 people and led to Brazil’s largest environmental disaster. The Samarco… Continue reading Brazil dam disaster that killed 19 people: BHP Billiton faces lawsuit in Australia

Beach umbrella fall off, piercing woman in chest in Ocean City, Maryland

​ Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionThe beach in Ocean City, Maryland, is popular among locals and tourists A woman has been injured by a beach umbrella that flew through the air and impaled her chest in the US state of Maryland, officials say. The 46-year-old woman, who was sitting in a chair on the beach in… Continue reading Beach umbrella fall off, piercing woman in chest in Ocean City, Maryland

Thai cave: Artists’ huge painting + statue honours rescue heroes

​ A giant mural entitled The Heroes has been created in Chiang Rai, Thailand, to honour the rescue operation that saved 12 young footballers and their coach, who were trapped in a cave for over a fortnight. Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES The artwork was created by a team of local artists, and prominently… Continue reading Thai cave: Artists’ huge painting + statue honours rescue heroes

Mass gathering of golden retrievers in Highlands

​ Image copyrightPETER JOLLY NORTHPIXImage captionGolden retrievers at Guisachan, near Tomich The 150th anniversary of the founding of the golden retriever has been celebrated at the breed’s ancestral home in the Highlands. The breed was created at Tomich near Glen Affric in the 1800s by landowner Dudley Marjoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth. Image copyrightPETER… Continue reading Mass gathering of golden retrievers in Highlands

Last survivor: The story of the ‘world’s loneliest man’

​ Image copyrightFUNAIImage captionThe video – which is just over a minute long – is rare proof of the man’s existence Extremely rare video footage has emerged of a tribe member who has been called the “loneliest man in the world”. The 50-something man has been living alone in the Brazilian Amazon for 22 years,… Continue reading Last survivor: The story of the ‘world’s loneliest man’

Nigerian barbecues to blame for ‘alarming’ tree felling rate

Getty ImagesUK consumers’ growing tastes for outdoor eating are fuelling charcoal exports Nigeria has one of the highest deforestation rates in the world and conservationists say the charcoal industry is fuelling the problem, as demand for charcoal grows internationally. Last year the country imported more than 10,000 tonnes of charcoal from Nigeria, according to UN … Continue reading Nigerian barbecues to blame for ‘alarming’ tree felling rate

Japan heatwave: Hot temperatures kill 30 just after flooding with claimed more than 200 lives

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionThe heatwave has filled public parks, but also caused many deaths People across Japan have been urged to take precautions against a heatwave that has killed about 30 people. Thousands more have sought hospital treatment for heat-related conditions over the past two weeks. Temperatures reached 40.7C (105F) in central Japan earlier this … Continue reading Japan heatwave: Hot temperatures kill 30 just after flooding with claimed more than 200 lives

Dog attacks 2 people in central Mozambique

​ Getty Images Close to 600 cases of dogs attacking people were reported in the central Mozambican province of Tete during the first six months of 2018. That is a 60% increase compared the same period last year. Dog bites can be lethal as many people in Mozambique are not vaccinated against rabies. Victims are … Continue reading Dog attacks 2 people in central Mozambique

‘Hero’ dog bitten by poisionous snake while protecting owner

​ Image copyrightPAULA GODWINImage captionHooray for Todd – the pup has become famous after his pictures were shared across social media Move over K-9, there’s a new superdog in town. Todd the golden retriever was labelled a hero for putting himself in harm’s way to protect his owner – and was bitten by a rattlesnake … Continue reading ‘Hero’ dog bitten by poisionous snake while protecting owner

Nigeria floods kill 40

​ At least 40 people have been killed in floods in Katsina state in north-west Nigeria. Heavy rains late on Sunday caused a river in the town of Jibia to burst its banks. Local emergency services told the BBC that at one point water levels reached the roofs of houses. Thousands of properties were destroyed, … Continue reading Nigeria floods kill 40

8 Endangered black rhinos die of poisioning while being transported

​ Image copyrightAFPImage captionEstimates suggest there are fewer than 5,500 black rhinos in the world Eight endangered black rhinos have died while being transported to a new wildlife reserve in Kenya. They died after drinking water with high concentrations of salt, the Kenyan government says. The animals were among 14 black rhinos being transported from Nairobi … Continue reading 8 Endangered black rhinos die of poisioning while being transported

World’s ‘oldest coloured molecules’ are bright pink

​ Image copyrightLANNON HARLEYImage captionThe pink pigments are the fossilised molecules of ancient sea organisms Scientists have discovered what they say are the world’s oldest surviving biological colours, from ancient rocks beneath the Sahara desert. The 1.1 billion-year-old pigments have a bright pink hue, but range from blood red to deep purple in their concentrated … Continue reading World’s ‘oldest coloured molecules’ are bright pink

Whale killing: Iceland accused of slaughtering rare whale

​ Image copyrightHARD TO PORTImage captionAn image showing the fin that experts say is evidence that this is a blue whale Whalers in Iceland have killed what appears to be a blue whale, one of the largest creatures left on the planet. Photographic evidence from campaigners opposed to whaling show a large animal being butchered … Continue reading Whale killing: Iceland accused of slaughtering rare whale

Sir David Attenborough polar ship ready for launch

​ Image copyrightCAMMELL LAIRD/BAS/A.JEFFRIESImage captionThe time of the launch will be 12:20 on Saturday Britain’s new polar research ship is ready to go in the water. The newly assembled hull of the RRS Sir David Attenborough is now standing on the slipway of the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead, awaiting launch day. Weather and tide … Continue reading Sir David Attenborough polar ship ready for launch

Two days in an underwater cave running out of oxygen {WITH PICTURES}

Image copyrightTONI CIRER Three months ago, Xisco Gràcia experienced what he describes as every diver’s worst nightmare – he found himself in an underwater cave, relying on an air pocket for survival. As hours turned into days he realised he might not be found in time. On Saturday 15 April, Xisco Gràcia slipped into the … Continue reading Two days in an underwater cave running out of oxygen {WITH PICTURES}

Japan floods: ‘Extreme danger’ amid record rainfall

Share https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.20.2/iframe.html Media captionJapan’s military have been airlifting people to safety from the flood waters Parts of western Japan hit by deadly floods and landslides are facing unprecedented danger as more downpours are expected, officials warn. “We’ve never experienced this kind of rain before,” a weather official said. More than 60 people are dead and … Continue reading Japan floods: ‘Extreme danger’ amid record rainfall