Environment
Report highlights ‘utterly devastating’ cases of sexual abuse in care homes
The social care watchdog is calling on providers to ensure residents are protected from sexual harm.
Mining group hits back at ‘privileged’ Extinction Rebellion canary protesters
The environmental campaigners staged a demonstration at an opencast mine in County Durham.
Greta Thunberg meets ‘role model’ Malala Yousafzai in Oxford
The 22-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner is a student at Lady Margaret Hall.
Vegan animal rights activist claims he was wrongfully dismissed for raising concerns over anti-hunt charity’s ‘unethical’ pension investments
Jordi Casamitjana was sacked from his position as head of policy and research at the League Against Cruel Sports in April 2018 after sending an email to colleagues about alternative pension options
Social media fuelling gang violence, says chief prosecutor
The DPP said images of young people brandishing weapons and posts glorifying violent attacks are increasingly being used as evidence in court.
Amazing photos show gorillas deep in jungle home – for first time in over decade
The hidden camera images are part of a wildlife project spearheaded by Bristol Zoo
Greta Thunberg ‘using award money to create sustainability foundation’
The non-profit Greta Thunberg Foundation aims to promote ‘ecological and social sustainability, as well as mental health’.
Former Paralympian climbs on to HS2 drill for Extinction Rebellion protest
James Brown and his fellow activist have food and supplies to last for several days and said they have no intention of coming down unless removed.
Extinction Rebellion dig up Trinity College lawn in protest
The footage shows the lawn being completely destroyed in response to the university’s role in a major development in the Suffolk countryside.