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Nature

Inside South Africa’s burgeoning illegal leopard trade

On International Leopard Day, FOUR PAWS warns how leopards are threatened by their commercialisation.

03/05/2025

Culture news

Stolen Eminem songs stolen and sold online - former engineer charged

A former studio engineer has been charged with stealing Eminem's unreleased music and selling it online.

20/03/2025

Travel News

Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for foreign tourists to 30 days

An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for tourism purposes.

18/03/2025

Travel News

Tourist paradise, developer haven: Santorini's illegal building crisis

Authorities have released details of dozens of illegal buildings on the Greek island of Santorini, which seismologists say present a future earthquake risk.

28/02/2025

Haiti

US deported Haitian migrants under Trump's new executive orders

In the first week of the US president's second term, officials reported the deportation of some 7,300 people of different nationalities.

05/02/2025

Culture news

Trump team uses Taylor Swift song in ‘cringe’ campaign video

The Trump team has been ripped online for a ‘cringe’ video that uses a song from Harris-endorser Taylor Swift, who Trump has stated he hates.

18/10/2024

Culture news

Donald Trump hosts listening party - artists threatening legal action

With the presidential election nearly three weeks away, Trump decided to host a listening party instead of answering political questions. His playlist included songs by artists who have banned him from using their music.

16/10/2024

Culture news

'This machine sues fascists': The White Stripes are suing Donald Trump

Rock band The White Stripes add their name to an ever growing list of artists who are suing Donald Trump over the illegal use of their songs in campaign videos. The band highlight the “flagrant misappropriation” of their hit song ‘Seven Nation Army’.

10/09/2024

Culture news

Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’

Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission.

22/08/2024

Green News

Neighbours at war over illegal air-con as Italy’s heatwave drags on

There are reports of drones being used to find hidden air conditioners in Italy’s richest municipality.

13/08/2024

Culture news

British Museum admits to breaking UK law after missing artefact report

The museum admitted that many of the approximately 2000 missing items may be “unrecoverable” after being defaced and “sold for scrap”.

13/08/2024

Syria

How did Europe help Syria become a major narco-state?

Captagon, a little-known upper, creates three times more trade for Syria's regime than the Mexican cartels combined, according to official figures.

15/06/2023

Travel News

Pre-marital sex ban sends shockwaves among Bali digital nomads

The new laws - which take effect in three years - will apply to locals and tourists alike, with a punishment of up to one year in prison.

09/12/2022

Experiences

Forbidden attractions: Why are we drawn to visit places we shouldn’t?

Thousands of people defy laws and expert advice to visit forbidden sites and disappearing destinations every year. But why?

17/08/2022

Nature

Tanzania's ban on live animal exports is back after one day of outrage

The controversial decision was reversed not long after it caused public outrage in the East African nation.

06/06/2022

Green News

Illegal donkey skin is being sold alongside human hair on social media

More than 4.8 million donkeys are killed for their skins a year, the charity estimates, in the most comprehensive look at the illicit industry yet.

12/05/2022

Green News

Illegal fishing and physical violence on Chinese 'devil ships' exposed

The Environmental Justice Foundation exposes the extent of illegal fishing and human rights violations by China’s distant water fleet.

08/04/2022

Nature

Is social media really the ‘new eBay’ for endangered cheetahs?

A sad truth lies behind the cute images of these big cats spread across social media.

30/01/2022

Nature

A prehistoric plant is being ‘loved to death’, crime analysts warn

Horticultural criminals are pushing wild cycads to the brink in South Africa, where they are seen as status symbols.

21/01/2022