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Dozens of people have been imprisoned, as changes in the law are used to curb protest. Is it part of a turn towards a more authoritarian state?

Abortion, toxic masculinity, human extinction ... What’s the best way to talk to children about the big issues of the day? We ask the experts

As the climate heats up rapidly, many species will struggle to avoid extinction. If they had time, they could evolve to the new environmental conditions. But they don’t. That’s where hybridisation could help. When related species interbreed, the flow of new genetic diversity could help them adapt to warmer environments.

London Zoo among names to sign petition calling on action from Rishi Sunak

There was drama in the upper chamber when eco-activists disturbed proceedings to demonstrate against the Public Order Bill

House of Lords votes against flagship public order bill on day when Extinction Rebellion protesters disrupted proceedings in chamber

The Public Order Bill is aimed at curbing the guerrilla tactics used by groups like Just Stop Oil, Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion.

The last thylacine is thought to have died in the 1930s. Meet the scientists who want to bring it back.

The protesters gathered outside the bank and demanded an end to finance for the fossil fuel industry.