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- 1World Rivers Day highlights rivers running on empty●World Rivers Day: Why rivers are running on empty
World Rivers Day is drawing attention to the worsening state of the world's rivers, many of which are shrinking, drying up or suffering from pollution and overuse. Coverage focuses on why rivers are 'running on empty', pointing to climate change, drought, damming and excessive water extraction as pressures leaving major waterways depleted and ecosystems at risk.
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Residents of Oleshky, a town in Russian-occupied Kherson region on the Dnipro river, are reported to be cut off from aid, communication and escape routes, leaving civilians stranded without reliable access to help. The situation has drawn renewed attention to the plight of people living in occupied territories near the front line, where Ukrainian and international organizations have limited ability to reach those in need.
- 3Norris calls for one-race bans after Baku collision▼Lando Norris: Drivers should have 'one-race ban' after collision with Franco Colapinto at Azerbaijan GP
McLaren driver Lando Norris says Formula 1 should introduce a one-race ban for drivers who cause collisions, speaking after his contact with Franco Colapinto at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Norris argued that stricter sporting penalties would make drivers think twice before risky moves, as the sport continues to debate how to police on-track incidents.
- 4Norris blasts 'some drivers that shouldn't be in Formula 1' after Baku DNF●Norris hits out at ‘some drivers that shouldn’t be in Formula 1’ after Baku DNF
Lando Norris criticised unnamed rivals following his retirement from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, saying 'some drivers shouldn't be in Formula 1'. The McLaren driver's comments came after his race ended in a DNF, sparking debate about driving standards and grid quality. Fans and pundits are speculating about who he was targeting and whether the sport should reconsider its driver standards.
- 5Norris says some drivers shouldn't be in F1 after Baku clash▼‘Some drivers shouldn’t be in F1’ – Norris on Baku clash
Lando Norris has launched a pointed criticism of a rival following their clash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, saying bluntly that "some drivers shouldn't be in F1". The remarks, made in an official Formula 1 interview, have stirred debate among fans about racing standards, driver conduct and whether penalties should be stricter at street circuits like Baku.
- 6F1 drivers split over Monaco Sprint in 2027 calendar●F1 drivers split over whether Monaco Sprint 'makes sense' after 2027 calendar announcement
Formula 1 drivers are divided over plans to stage a Sprint race in Monaco after the sport announced its 2027 calendar. Some drivers argue a short-format race makes little sense on Monaco's narrow streets, where overtaking is famously difficult, while others see value in the added spectacle at the sport's most iconic venue. The debate follows the release of the 2027 race schedule, which includes the new Monaco Sprint weekend.
- 7Plastic pollution building up in the Great Lakes●Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters
A new report highlights the growing problem of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes, the largest body of freshwater in North America. The investigation details how plastic waste is accumulating in the lakes, affecting water quality, wildlife, and ecosystems across the region. Concerns focus on microplastics and litter entering the water through rivers, shorelines, and urban runoff.
- 8River cruises face long-term climate change risk●Is River Cruise at long term risk from climate change?
News coverage is questioning whether river cruising, a popular form of low-impact tourism on waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Mississippi, faces a long-term threat from climate change. The concern centres on how droughts, low water levels and extreme weather could disrupt itineraries or make some routes unusable in the future.
- 9DC Volunteers Join Ocean Conservancy's Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia▼DC volunteers participate in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia
Volunteers in Washington, DC took part in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup along the Anacostia River, joining a global effort to remove trash from waterways and shorelines. The annual event draws participants worldwide to collect and log litter, raising awareness of plastic pollution and its impact on rivers, oceans and wildlife.
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A news feature examines how rising global temperatures are affecting the world's rivers, looking at what climate change means for river flows, ecosystems and the people who depend on them. As heatwaves, droughts and glacial melt intensify, the question of how waterways will change is drawing growing attention from scientists and the public.
- 114,000-home development proposed south of Cambridge●4,000 homes, schools, shops and riverside country park proposed for land south of Cambridge
Developers have put forward plans for a major new settlement on land south of Cambridge, including 4,000 homes, schools, shops and a riverside country park. The proposal would mark one of the larger housing schemes in the area, adding significant capacity amid ongoing pressure to build homes around the fast-growing city.