‘Frightening statistic’: More than 1 in 3 tree species worldwide at risk of extinction
Just over one in three of the world’s tree species are now at risk of extinction, according to the latest update of IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species.
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Royals catcher Salvador Perez wins Roberto Clemente Award - ESPN
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez won the Roberto Clemente Award, Major League Baseball's prestigious honor awarded annually to the player whose humanitarian efforts exemplify off-the-field service.
Sir Keir Starmer confirms £2 bus fare cap WILL rise in Autumn Budget
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the £2 bus fare cap will rise in the Autumn Budget.
Brazilian artist Rosana Paulino awarded Munch Museum's inaugural prize for artistic freedom
Oslo’s Munch Museum presented Brazilian artist Rosana Paulino with its inaugural Munch Award honouring artistic freedom last week. The award comes with a NOK 300,000 (€25,000) prize and celebrates an artist who “has distinguished themselves with courage and integrity throughout their career”, the museum said.
Pakistan launches childhood vaccination campaign amid worrying surge in polio cases
Pakistan began a nationwide vaccination campaign Monday to protect 45 million children from polio, after a surge in new cases that has undermined efforts to stop the disease.
Kirsten quits as Pakistan white-ball coach, Gillespie to fill in
LAHORE, Pakistan : Gary Kirsten has resigned as Pakistan's white-ball coach barely six months after taking up the job, the country's cricket board said on Monday.
We were promised the money to rebuild North Manchester General, now it's critical
Today the Manchester Evening News calls on the government to commit to the urgent rebuilding of North Manchester General Hospital – and a once-in-a-generation chance to bring opportunity to those who live in one of our most deprived areas.
First Rudy's, now Gail's... this corner of Greater Manchester is turning posh and not everyone is happy
Prestwich is on the cusp of change, in more ways than one. Over the last decade, the town has carved out a reputation as one of the best places to live in Greater Manchester - and the UK.