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Is this ape really cuddling a pet mongoose?
Mystery and wonder in this year's shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Nasa will try to launch Moon rocket on Saturday
After Monday's postponement, the US space agency thinks it has a strategy to launch at the weekend.

Nature reserve that saw 'mass trespass' extended
Kinder Scout, where walkers famously staked their claim to the countryside, grows by over 500 acres.

North Sea wind farm takes world's largest title
The world's largest offshore wind farm is now fully operational, 55 miles off the coast of Yorkshire.

Be less squeamish over sewage water, says expert
Drinking reprocessed water is "perfectly safe and healthy", the Environment Agency chief tells public.

Avocados and exotic plants grow in hot UK summer
Gardeners say that warmer weather is boosting the growth of figs, watermelon and other exotic plants.

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Electricity and drought killing white storks
The extreme heat this summer has exacerbated the many hazards, leading to a sudden spike in deaths in Hungary.
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Is this ape really cuddling a pet mongoose?
Mystery and wonder in this year's shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Nasa will try to launch Moon rocket on Saturday
After Monday's postponement, the US space agency thinks it has a strategy to launch at the weekend.

Nature reserve that saw 'mass trespass' extended
Kinder Scout, where walkers famously staked their claim to the countryside, grows by over 500 acres.

North Sea wind farm takes world's largest title
The world's largest offshore wind farm is now fully operational, 55 miles off the coast of Yorkshire.

Be less squeamish over sewage water, says expert
Drinking reprocessed water is "perfectly safe and healthy", the Environment Agency chief tells public.

Avocados and exotic plants grow in hot UK summer
Gardeners say that warmer weather is boosting the growth of figs, watermelon and other exotic plants.

Video 3 minutes 25 seconds
Electricity and drought killing white storks
The extreme heat this summer has exacerbated the many hazards, leading to a sudden spike in deaths in Hungary.

Nasa will try to launch Moon rocket on Saturday
After Monday's postponement, the US space agency thinks it has a strategy to launch at the weekend.

Nature reserve that saw 'mass trespass' extended
Kinder Scout, where walkers famously staked their claim to the countryside, grows by over 500 acres.

North Sea wind farm takes world's largest title
The world's largest offshore wind farm is now fully operational, 55 miles off the coast of Yorkshire.
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