Gentle giant Backpack wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Week
The contest celebrates the resilience of the 2,200 brown bears that live in the preserve on the Alaska Peninsula.
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Dead whale washes ashore on beach in Mexico
A roughly 12-metre-long whale has been found dead on a beach in Tijuana, Mexico.
Published On 26 Aug 2026
Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced
The third wildfire in two weeks devastates neighbourhoods across Reno, home to major entertainment and casino resorts.
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Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
Published On 24 Aug 2026
Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause
Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ that Moscow uses to circumvent Western sanctions.
Australia warns H5N1 likely to spread after first mass mortality episode
Agriculture minister says testing confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a group of 49 dead and 35 sick terns.
Fires in Spokane, Washington, burn 600 structures, force 60,000 evacuations
A total of 1,000sq km (386sq miles) has burned across Washington state, and some of the fires have not been contained.
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The battle for the Maasai Mara: Can Kenya’s most iconic ecosystem be saved?
Court cases over new lodges have raised questions about protecting one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Tour de France final stage shortened as emergency teams tackle wildfires
Sunday’s traditional stage in Paris has been shortened to reduce pressure on emergency services tackling wildfires.
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Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires sweep across southern France
Thousands of people are being evacuated from areas of southern France as firefighters battle huge wildfires.
Published On 23 Jul 2026
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