In pictures: Parts of Europe face risk of drought after historically low winter rainfall
Europe saw the third warmest January on record at the beginning of this year, according to the Copernicus climate monitor.
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Pirates roam seas and streets of Tampa, offering family-friendly entertainment today
Bob Moeller runs the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Rough Riders, a Tampa "krewe," or local charitable group. His Rough Riders keep alive war hero and President Teddy Roosevelt's memory by helping kids, veterans and others.
Secret sustainable islands: Discover the 6 top green tourism spots in Greece
Hidden gems like Tilos may not dominate your Instagram feed, but there’s far more to discover in Greece than Mykonos and Santorini. Not only is the picturesque island in the Dodecanese part of a vast ecological park and nature reserve, but it’s also entirely self-sufficient in energy. The Tilos Project saw the island welcome Greece’s first hybrid power station, which produces energy from its very own wind farm and solar power generators. Visitors to the charming 63 sq km isle usually arrive by ferry from Rhodes and are more likely to run into curious partridges, rare herbs and endangered eagles than people. With more than 400 varieties of flora and fauna and over 150 species of birds, the island's 500 residents are cheerfully outnumbered by wildlife on what has been unofficially crowned Greece’s green island.
'I wonder if I can endure' – Samantha Davies ready to face her limits in 'extreme' Leg 3 of The Ocean Race
Samantha Davies says the historic Leg 3 of The Ocean Race will push her to the limits of endurance, as the British sailor prepares to set off with Biotherm. Leg 3 is the longest in the race's history and sees the fleet travel 12,750 nautical miles from Cape Town to Itajai, Brazil. It is an ominous passage across the Southern Ocean, the world's wildest and more remote expanse of open ocean, and promises vicious winds and unenviable temperatures.
Best dog walks in Greater Manchester for National Dog Walking Day
Greater Manchester has some pretty amazing parks and green spaces where people can go to exercise, relax and unwind. But it’s not just people who love to visit them - dogs love them too.
Oksana Masters recalls first Paralympic medal in memoir excerpt
In “The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph,” 17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters tells her life story: born in Ukraine with a set of birth defects believed to be caused by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, she bounced between orphanages, abused, for seven years until being adopted by an American single mother and beginning an athletic career that led to her becoming the most decorated Winter Paralympian in U.S. history.
The Ocean Race 2022-23: Paul Meilhat delighted to add Sam Davies to Biotherm ranks for epic Leg 3
Biotherm skipper Paul Meilhat says he is ready to embrace the long and arduous challenge of a historic Leg 3 of The Ocean Race, revealing his delight at having Sam Davies join the crew. Eurosport expert Davies will join the French-flagged team for an epic third leg which will be the longest in the race’s history. Ad The fleet will travel 12,750 nautical miles from Cape Town to Itajai, Brazil, setting off on Sunday.
Tortured to death in a cold blooded killing fuelled by jealousy and revenge...how Thomas Campbell was betrayed by a woman who claimed to love him
Mascara ran down Coleen Campbell's cheek as she heard her ex-husband's screams. She fought back tears, putting her hands over her ears as she listened to Thomas Campbell's last, terrifying moments.