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CairoScene
4 days ago
- General
- CairoScene
Rare Egyptian Vulture Spotted Feeding Its Newborn In AlUla
This wouldn't be the first time an Egyptian vulture made headlines in Saudi Arabia. Could mother vulture secretly be scoping our real estate in AlUla? In what conservationists are calling a "major milestone" and what the chick is calling "hungry," a rare Egyptian vulture has been spotted feeding its newborn in the cliffs of AlUla's Sharaan National Park. This marks the first-ever recorded vulture nest in the area - and possibly the only time a vulture has gone viral for good behavior. The Egyptian vulture, once sacred to Pharaohs and now listed as Endangered by the IUCN (which is like the DMV of endangered species but with more feathers), is a bird of many talents. It's known to use tools, which puts it slightly ahead of most toddlers and several adults on TikTok. It uses rocks to smash eggs, sticks to collect wool, and presumably a spreadsheet to plan its nesting schedule. Experts estimate there are about 50 breeding pairs left in Saudi Arabia. AlUla, however, seems to be leading the comeback tour, with at least three breeding territories recorded this year and up to 10 potentially scoping out real estate. So yes, a baby vulture has hatched. And for once, it's not a bad omen but an ecological win.
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa share a glimpse of their family break to Ireland - amid claims he's 'exchanged flirty texts' with Christine McGuinness during marital woes
Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa have jetted off to Ireland for a family trip - not long after it emerged he's 'exchanged flirty texts' with Christine McGuinness. The TOWIE hunk, 33, and the EastEnders star, 32, seem to be on a path to rekindle things after the couple has been rocketed by marital woes. And on Sunday, Dan gave his followers an insight into the family vacation as he shared a snap of Jacqueline and their two daughters Ella, 10, and Mia, six. They were captured climbing up a cliff with little Mia carrying an alpaca with her as mum Jac followed behind her. Elsewhere the proud dad - who also shares Teddy, 12, with ex Megan Tomlin - shared a snap of Ella as she cradled a black alpaca, writing: 'Ella fully wanted to take Elvis home'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Another heart-melting picture saw Dan cuddling Mia as he held her, as the family appeared to cherish the immersive experience in the nature. Dan and Christine, 37, failed in their attempts to hide their growing bond for one another as far back as 2019 - after it was reported the pair have leant on one another during their respective marriage difficulties. It's claimed that the pair exchanged 'flirty texts' while acting as a source of comfort during their personal struggles and they were previously pictured together in March 2023. After the news came out last week, Dan has now responded to wife Jacqueline's latest Instagram post. The soap actress shared a stunning photo of herself at the British Soap Awards, where she wore a strapless black gown. Sharing his love and support for his wife, Dan commented beneath it: 'Beautiful!' The comment was liked by hundreds of people, who were in agreement with the star. Dan has continued to work through his marriage breakdown with Jacqueline after they were thought to have called it quits in March after eight years of marriage. Sources had claimed that Christine, 37, and Dan comforted each other through their marital woes, and exchanged a string of flirty texts (Christine pictured with ex-husband Paddy McGuinness in 2019) Sources had claimed that Christine and Dan comforted each other through their marital woes, and exchanged a string of flirty texts. The model reportedly called Dan 'D' in their 'flirty texts' and they were also pictured together at London's The Hoxton hotel in March 2023. After news of their close friendship come to light, Christine reportedly said she is 'absolutely adamant nothing sexual happened between them both', with Dan suggesting the messages are 'deep fakes or AI'. A source close to Christine told The Sun that Dan 'mainly led the way with texts', which often involved 'platonic stuff about their kids'. Dan and Jacqueline's relationship has been plagued by accusations of infidelity and in 2018 Dan was linked to Love Island's Gabby Allen after they were spotted getting close on a yacht in Marbella. Previously, The Sun claimed that Dan sent 'flirty messages' to his former Celebrity Big Brother co-star Gabby - months after the pair vehemently denied claims that they'd had an illicit tryst. In March 2019 rumours began to circulate that he had kissed Love Island's Alexandra Cane in a nightclub, which they both denied. That December he was rocked by cheating claims after it was alleged he engaged in a threesome with his Celebrity Big Brother co-stars Natalie Nunn and Chloe Ayling last year - which he strongly denied - while Jacqueline was in the I'm A Celebrity jungle. After endless denials, Dan finally admitted he had been unfaithful and then referenced his misgivings in a post. Dan publicly apologised to Jac a week after she was crowned queen of the jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
The Guardian
12-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
The one change that worked: I started sketching
I've always battled with phone use. I resent how much my sense of being alive in the world – feeling it, doing things, making stuff happen – is affected by my screen time. So a few years ago, I decided to do a sketch every day. I had always wanted to draw, but I was embarrassed about starting out because I was so bad at it. Then I bought a few black notebooks: a small one for my jacket pocket, and larger ones for my bedside and for the kitchen table. As no one would ever see my drawings, I decided I didn't need to care about what anyone thought. One day I grabbed one of the notebooks and a pencil and went out to the Cornish cliffs. I spent 10 minutes hastily drawing some cows and wild ponies. Standing on a cliff, pencil in hand, I felt like an idiot and an impostor, but I had started. It was a happy moment. I had never drawn a pony before but, to my delight, one quick, simple sketch seemed not bad for a beginner. Next, I drew our cat snoozing. Then our dog, Foxy, staking out a mouse in our kitchen. Beside each sketch, I wrote the date and little notes. Having the pencils and sketchbooks within easy reach – in my car or lying around the house – meant these small moments built up. Within weeks what might otherwise have been buried in photos on my mobile phone became a tender profile of my life unfolding on pages. My favourite drawings are often of people. Our daughter, Elizabeth, is usually furious when she realises I'm surreptitiously drawing her. Drawing strangers at airports, in cafes or on the tube is fun. I enjoy the element of danger. Will I get caught? Can I finish the drawing before that person moves on? It helps to pass the time on long journeys instead of spending it on screen. Lots of my sketches are dreadful, but the quickest ones – of people or animals – can have good results because drawing at speed makes my self-consciousness fall away. One unexpected benefit of doing a sketch a day is I spend less time doomscrolling on my phone. Like most people, I am anxious about the state of the world, but drawing slows things down, makes me pay attention to the moment. I lose myself in the act of drawing, and I'm using my hands, which is soothing in itself. Drawing also brings me back to the analogue world. It makes me happier and more patient. Art is known for being therapeutic and transformative, and I've definitely felt the benefits. In two years our daughter will be leaving home. In the future I'll be able to look at those drawing diaries and think, yes, we were together when I did those.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
RNLI volunteers rescue teenager cut off by tide
A lifeboat crew from Looe rescued a teenager who was cut off by the tide. The RNLI said the teenager was stranded on Second Beach, East Looe, and was rescued by Looe RNLI's D Class inshore lifeboat. The crew said they spotted the teenager sitting on a cliff by Chough Rock, Plaidy. They said he was wet and cold but uninjured. The RNLI said the volunteer crew took the teenager back to the Looe Lifeboat Station to warm up and he was reunited with his parents. This was the second call out in 2025 for the volunteer crew and both were due to people being caught out by the tide, the RNLI said. It urged people to be aware of the tides and particularly the high tides at this time of year. Ian Foster, Looe RNLI's volunteer press officer, said: "Last night's tide was one of the highest spring tides of the year." He said the public should always take note of their surroundings as tidal cut offs could happen at any state of the tide. "Luckily the casualty had a means of calling for help and did not attempt to climb further up the cliffs," he added. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Lifeboat crew rescues teens cut off by tide 'Risk to life' yacht rescue takes 13 hours Helicopter rescues five stranded people from beach RNLI
BBC News
31-03-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Looe RNLI volunteers rescue teenager cut off by tide
A lifeboat crew from Looe rescued a teenager who was cut off by the tide. The RNLI said the teenager was stranded on Second Beach, East Looe, and was rescued by Looe RNLI's D Class inshore crew said they spotted the teenager sitting on a cliff by Chough Rock, Plaidy. They said he was wet and cold but RNLI said the volunteer crew took the teenager back to the Looe Lifeboat Station to warm up and he was reunited with his parents. This was the second call out in 2025 for the volunteer crew and both were due to people being caught out by the tide, the RNLI said. It urged people to be aware of the tides and particularly the high tides at this time of Foster, Looe RNLI's volunteer press officer, said: "Last night's tide was one of the highest spring tides of the year." He said the public should always take note of their surroundings as tidal cut offs could happen at any state of the tide. "Luckily the casualty had a means of calling for help and did not attempt to climb further up the cliffs," he added.
