January

Queensland dairy farmer Libby Rough opened just four campsites after drought forced her family to sell 40 cows; by January 2022, the riverside pitches had brought in more than A$50,000

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Queensland dairy farmer Libby Rough opened just four campsites after drought forced her family to sell 40 cows; by January 2022, the riverside pitches had brought in more than A$50,000

When a severe drought forced Queensland dairy farmer Libby Rough to sell 40 cows, her family faced a frightening financial crisis. Without the regular income from milk sales, everyday costs such as groceries and school fees quickly became hard to pay. To keep the farm going, Rough opened just four unpowered campsites along the river … Read more

In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream; by January 2026, 8 spawning nests were recorded above barriers salmon had been unable to pass for 70+ years

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In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream; by January 2026, 8 spawning nests were recorded above barriers salmon had been unable to pass for 70+ years

In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream, reopening habitat that salmon had been unable to reach for more than seven decades. By January 2026, surveys recorded eight spawning nests, known as redds, in the newly accessible reaches above the former barrier, a sign that endangered Central … Read more

Super El Nino winter weather forecast: What December, January and February could bring across the US

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Experts say a record-strong Super El Nino could shape winter weather patterns across the US (AP)

As fall approaches, experts are warning about a record-strong El Nino, which some are calling a “super El Nino.” This weather pattern could affect temperatures and rainfall around the world and may raise the risk of extreme weather in some regions. Experts say a record-strong Super El Nino could shape winter weather patterns across the … Read more

UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest level since January 2024 as housing demand weakens

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UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest level since January 2024 as housing demand weakens

UK mortgage approvals for home purchases hit a new low, highlighting a weakened demand in the housing market amid rising borrowing costs. Mortgage approvals for house purchases in the UK fell to their lowest level since January 2024 in July, signalling weaker demand in the housing market as borrowing costs continue to weigh on prospective … Read more

Iranian woman sentenced to death for filming burning store during January protests

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Iranian woman sentenced to death for filming burning store during January protests

An Iranian woman has been sentenced to death by hanging after she was accused of involvement in the arson of a grocery store she had photographed during anti-government protests in January.Leila Abolhasani, 43, mother of two, was arrested on January 8 in Shahin Shahr, a satellite city in Iran’s central Isfahan province, after taking pictures … Read more

Japan killed more than 14,000 bears between April 2025 and January 2026 after record attacks on people; despite the cull, 6 people have been killed this year and the government plans to remove another 8,800 bears

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Japan killed more than 14,000 bears between April 2025 and January 2026 after record attacks on people; despite the cull, 6 people have been killed this year and the government plans to remove another 8,800 bears

Japan killed more than 14,000 bears between April 2025 and January 2026 after record attacks on people; despite the cull, 6 people have been killed this year and the government plans to remove another 8,800 bearsAs Tokyo heats up, every year thousands in Japan head to Karuizawa in the Nagano prefecture. Located at the foot … Read more

EasyJet to end all flights from key UK airport from January 2027

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EasyJet to end all flights from key UK airport from January 2027

EasyJet will axe all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport from January 5, 2027/Image: Reuters EasyJet will stop operating all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport from January 5, 2027, ending its service from the UK airport after more than 16 years.The airline said it had reviewed its routes from the airport and decided not to operate … Read more