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More tree planting, wetland restoration and drainage work could take place in parts of Northamptonshire to “safeguard nature for generations to come”. West Northamptonshire Council has approved its first Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) which was required by the Environment Act 2021 and is the responsibility of all authorities.It said the area was one of England’s “most nature-depleted areas” and its wildlife sites “are often small, in poor condition, and isolated from one another”.Working with a range of partners the council hopes to improve landscapes that are “under unprecedented pressure” with some species in decline.A spokesperson for the council said:…

This month marks 20 years since I arrived at university in London, with an Ikea saucepan set, a six-pack of Pot Noodle and a trusty jar of pesto to my name. I was a student now, and I intended to eat like one.But what did that mean? Where to my parents “student food” had hippyish connotations – lentils and ancient grains, communal pots of unidentifiable greige – by 2006 the stereotype had evolved to mean convenience and speed. Frozen pizza, potato waffles, mountains of pesto pasta – if we were eating at all, that is. As a 2000s girl with…

The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria with medics warning that worsening food insecurity is causing malnutrition. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris spoke to Nigerians struggling with the rising costs.Published On 25 Sep 202625 Sep 2026Share Rising malnutrition in Nigeria as US war on Iran raises food costs on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Babers is one of the first CRT farms to return positive dormouse results after a fundraising appeal to fund surveys and habitat improvements across its 16 properties.The survival of dormice is dependent on diverse woodland, species-rich hedgerows and connected habitats that provide year-round food and shelter.CRT conservation officer Ruth Moss said: “It’s really encouraging to see evidence of hazel dormouse presence on the farm. “As the survey progresses, the results will build up a more complete picture of where, within the areas surveyed, dormice are present on the farm.”Having a current set of data helps us to manage these areas…

Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet for everyday finance, has integrated Arc, a new blockchain built for stablecoin payments, giving its users in Nigeria access to the network through both its consumer app and Bitget Wallet X, its API platform for businesses and developers. The wallet, which says it has more than 100 million users worldwide, was among more than 100 applications live on Arc when its mainnet launched recently. The integration covers token swaps, cross-chain transfers and market data across both products. Developers building on Arc can use Bitget Wallet X for these services instead of building their own…

France is sending its military to protect key Yanbu oil terminal; Pakistan and Turkiye to hold military talks with Riyadh.By Al Jazeera Staff, AP, DPA and ReutersPublished On 25 Sep 202625 Sep 2026Saudi Arabia’s allies are rallying to support the country as the Houthi rebels step up attacks.France confirmed on Friday that it is sending troops to guard the major oil terminal at Yanbu. Meanwhile, Saudi officials are meeting with peers from Pakistan and Turkiye to discuss options under their mutual defence pact.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listFrench President Emmanuel Macron told broadcasters TF1 and France 2 that…

The Supreme Court on Thursday restored four provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 earlier voided by the Court of Appeal following a challenge by the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). The provisions, sections 77(5), 77(6), 77(7) and 84(2) of the Electoral Act relate to political parties’ membership registers and the nomination of candidates for elective positions. The seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision on Thursday, allowed an appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against the Court of Appeal judgement that had struck down the provisions. Vanguard reported that the lead judgement, delivered by Judge…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, on Thursday unveiled the logo for its 2026 Media Games and conducted the draws for the five-a-side football competition. The games are scheduled to hold from 5 to 9 October 2026 at the Agege Mini Stadium and the NUJ Secretariat in Lagos. Journalists from different NUJ chapels and media organisations across Lagos State are expected to participate in the competition, which will feature indoor and outdoor events. The indoor events include table tennis, chess, Ayo, draughts and Ludo, while the outdoor events will feature five-a-side football and a 100-metre race. Speaking…

As certainly as the moon pulls on the tides, Labour governments improve the lives of the poorest children. Just as surely, Conservative governments pull back and reverse the good done. Here we go again: despite the social devastation caused by George Osborne’s cuts last time, Kemi Badenoch announces that she wants to impose cuts to universal credit for the poorest if she gets the chance.She doesn’t do subtle, none of Iain Duncan Smith’s cruel-to-be-kind routine, but goes straight for populist rabble-rousing, stirring up fact-free contempt for anyone on benefits, with a proposed ban on buying cigarettes and alcohol, or gambling,…

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has visited communities affected by deadly attacks in Plateau State, telling grieving families that there are “no easy answers” to the violence. Mr Welby visited victims and families in Jos and Bassa local government areas on Tuesday as part of his engagement with religious leaders and communities affected by years of violence in the state. At Angwan Rukuba in Jos, families who lost loved ones during the 29 March Palm Sunday attacks, which claimed more than 30 lives, recounted their losses to the former archbishop. A bereaved mother, Favour Ayuba, said she had continued…