‘Boulder barrier’ deployed by activists to protect porpoises in UK watersGreenpeace activists place giant boulders – each weighing up to two tonnes – onto seabed to create a barrier preventing bottom trawling.
Let Sleeping Bears Lie? Not in Russia.The brown bear may be a symbol of Russia, but the 19 people killed by these animals between January and October show that the relationship is not always harmonious.
Rebel Wilson to Taron Egerton: Hollywood stars reveal the films that mean most to themThis year's Toronto International Film Festival featured a host of talent – and, at the BBC's exclusive photo studio, they discussed the projects that define their life and careers.
Tim Marshall on how Yemen’s ancient religious divisions fuel a modern warReligion, geography and regional rivalries have shaped the Houthis’ rise. Understanding that combination helps explain why a struggle for power in Yemen has consequences far beyond its borders.
Who is hacking Europe’s supermarket fridges and freezers, and why?“The two most plausible attribution scenarios for me are some kind of state-based signalling and demonstration of capability or some kind of lone-wolf hacker that is conducting these attacks for their own personal reasons,” said Rafe Pilling, the senior director for threat intelligence at the cybersecurity company Sophos.
Republicans hope to stave off predictions of midterm losses amid high costs and the Iran warOn the eve of Election Day, top forecasters reveal major final-hour shifts moving both Texas and Michigan to “Lean Dem.”
France: Petition to ban TV channel gets over 500,000 signaturesSupport for the petition has surged since last month's shooting of a Black man by a reported avid viewer of CNews. Critics say the channel, often compared to Fox News, is a platform for anti-immigrant sentiments.
Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionThe first city one would perhaps name when thinking of Italian fashion today is Milan; however, it’s Florence that has been driving Italian style for centuries.
Thom Harding: My favorite kindercafés and family friendly restaurants in Vienna when it’s too cold for the parkDuring the next few months, I hope to use my position as a new father to lift the lid on the huge amount of events, locales and happenings arranged by the city of Vienna for families.
Dispatches’ list of the best of Amsterdam’s 2nd hand/vintage shoppingThrift shopping and vintage are starting to crowd out the High Street chains as a new generation of thrifty young shoppers want to do well while doing good. Even the fashion mags have noticed the trend.
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