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Sharjah Ruler halts Kalba project to protect turtles, rejects hotel plan

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has intervened to halt the closure of a citizen-run tourism boat project in Kalba, ordering a shift to environmentally friendly boats that safeguard the emirate’s fragile marine life.The move follows a decision by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) to shut down the “Abu Hamad” project after determining that traditional boat propellers posed a threat to rare turtles in the l...

They Find a Cat and Kittens in a Parking Lot and Make It Their Mission to Give Them a Better Life

They found a cat and her kittens left behind in a parking lot and made it their mission to give them a better life. Catz 4 LifeEarlier this year, in the quiet hours of the night, a pet carrier was discovered in a motel parking lot. Inside was a mother cat and her kittens.The person who found them immediately reached out for help. When the team at Catz 4 Life, an all-volunteer rescue, received the message, they sprang into action. They contacted a vet tech who lives in the area, and she located...

Several turtles found dead along Balochistan seashore

The carcass of loggerhead turtle.—Dawn KARACHI: The fishing community and several environmentalists have reported an increase in the frequency of dead turtles being spotted along the Balochistan coast over the past 20 days, the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) stated on Tuesday. According to WWF-P officials, carcasses of at least three turtles — loggerhead, green and olive ridley — were found at Gwadar (West Bay) on a single day (April 13). The mortalities have...

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJustin RowlattClimate editorIain H LeachThe Orange tip butterfly is doing well, with numbers significantly higher than in the 1970sIncreasingly warm and sunny weather over the last half century – driven in part by climate change – has helped some British butterfly species to flourish, according to one of the world's biggest insect monitoring schemes.But the overall pic...

Texas teacher charged after alleged student assault 'hoax' causes lockdown

A Texas high school teacher who triggered a campus lockdown with a reported stabbing by a student was arrested after investigators determined the entire incident was a hoax, authorities said.More than 100 officers rushed to Splendora High School on Thursday after a teacher reported an emergency around 8:45 a.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.Authorities locked down the campus as school resource officers moved to secure students and staff, the sheriff’s office said.Investigators, ho...

Great white shark spotted lurking in waters near Trump's Mar-a-Lago

Great white shark spotted lurking in waters near Trump's Mar-a-LagoSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By JENSEN BIRD Published: 17:54, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 18:00, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Sharjah Ruler blocks hotel development on Kalba Beach to protect nesting turtles

Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has rejected proposals to build a hotel on Kalba Beach, stating that no investment argument will override the responsibility of preserving the site as a vital nesting ground for endangered sea turtles."He who builds does not destroy," said Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah during a phone-in session on the Direct Line programme broadcast by Sharjah Radio and Television on Tuesday (April 14). H...

Rare species of turtles washed ashore

Within a short span of time, three rare species of turtles have been found dead along the coastal areas of Balochistan. The dead turtles include loggerhead, olive ridley, and green turtles—species mentioned on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. According to reports from local fishermen and environmental experts, the dead turtles were discovered over a 20-day period, particularly along Gwadar's west bay. Initial findings suggest that the turtles died after be...

Mexico zoo's baby monkey clings to teddy bear, reminds Internet of Japan's Punch

Mexico zoos baby monkey clings to teddy bear reminds Internet of Japans Punch

Bengaluru Police play referee in unusual kitten custody drama

Bengaluru Police play referee in unusual kitten custody drama

Moment animal rights activist 'frees' live lobster from restaurant and releases it into the harbour after falsely believing it was to be eaten

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Trainer Evan Williams jailed for three years after assaulting dog walker with hockey stick

‘It is never acceptable to take law into own hands’Barrister tells court future of stables now in doubtThe Welsh Grand National-winning trainer Evan Williams has been jailed for three years for attacking a dog walker who was on his land.Williams, 55, repeatedly struck Martin Dandridge, 72, with a hockey stick during the assault. Dandridge, from Swindon, suffered injuries including a fractured arm in the incident on Williams’ land at Llancarfan in south Wales in December 2024. Continue reading...

Horse racing trainer jailed after attacking elderly dog walker with hockey stick

Horse racing trainer jailed after attacking elderly dog walker with hockey stickEvan Williams was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm to a 72-year-old when he found him on his land in March and sent to prison by a judge in CardiffSportJon Lees11:47, 14 Apr 2026Updated 11:52, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesEvan Williams: arriving for sentence at Cardiff Crown Court(Image: PA)Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer Evan Williams has been jailed for three years for attacking a dog walker who was on his...

Trainer Williams jailed for three years for attacking dog walker

Trainer Evan Williams has been jailed for three years for attacking a dog walker who was on his land.Williams, 55, repeatedly struck Martin Dandridge, 72, with a hockey stick during the assault.Mr Dandridge, from Swindon, Wiltshire, suffered injuries including a fractured arm in the incident on Williams' land at Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, on the evening of December 4 2024.The defendant denied a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, but was convicted by a unanimous...

Champion horse trainer Richard Williams beats pensioner with stick for being on land

Champion horse trainer Richard Williams beats pensioner with stick for being on landRichard Evan Rhys Williams, known as Evan Williams, 55, repeatedly struck Martin Dandridge, 72, with a hockey stick during the assaultNewsGeorgia Diebelius Content Editor11:40, 14 Apr 2026Updated 11:42, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRecorder Angharad Price sentenced Williams to three years in prison(Image: PA)A champion horse trainer has been jailed for three years for attacking a dog walker who was on his land.‌Richar...

Horse swept away in a fast-moving flood in Illinois rescued after eight hours

Crews from Morengo fire and rescue built a makeshift raft to get Troy, who was stuck in 15ft deep creek, safely to shoreA horse in Illinois swept from a barn in a fast-moving flood has been reunited with his owner after firefighters joined a local veterinarian in a unique, daring deep-water rescue.Crews from the Marengo fire and rescue districts constructed a makeshift raft to move Troy, who was stranded about 600ft from the nearest shore and surrounded by a strong current of water in Coon Creek...

What the law says about a neighbour’s dog barking all day and night

What the law says about a neighbour’s dog barking all day and nightEndless barking might seem like a minor annoyance, but it could cross a legal line and lead to serious action if left unresolvedCommentsLifestyleEthan Evans GAU Writer11:00, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe law is on your side if the dog barking is excessive(Image: Getty Images)As the weather warms and windows stay open for longer, some households may notice noise from nearby homes becoming harder to ignore. For many, that includes do...

First 'cloud jaguar' sighted in a decade raises conservation hopes in Honduras

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