Nomads of the sea: stateless Bajau face up to a future on land – photo essay
The Bajau people have been crisscrossing the waters of the Sulu Sea for centuries, the worlds only community of self-sufficient sea nomads. To the Bajau, a border is merely the farthest distance they… [read more]
Wildlife lovers fear for nature reserve threatened by Cambridge university building
Dusk is falling over Paradise nature reserve on the banks of the river Cam. Half a dozen bats burst out from their hiding places in the rare wet woodland, dipping and diving merrily through the darke… [read more]
‘The kids love the freedom here’ – how we made the perfect Swedish summer house
Cathy Nordströms summer house is a three-minute cycle from the beach in Torekov, a fishing village in Skåne, Swedens southernmost county. In August, when the schools are shut, its not unusual for Nor… [read more]
The Guardian view on murder in Ecuador: a tide of violence reaches new heights | Editorial
The assassination of the Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio on Wednesday marked a frightening new moment, even in a country where homicide levels are rocketing. Rising violence … [read more]
The Guardian view on investigating a migrant tragedy: bereaved families deserve the truth | Editorial
For the relatives of the hundreds of migrants who drowned in June when a fishing trawler packed with human cargo capsized off the coast of Greece, there has been no body to mourn and no prospect of c… [read more]
TV Tonight: war drama World on Fire gets even more dark and disturbing
World on Fire9pm, BBC One
Desperation deepens as this excellent ensemble war drama reaches its halfway point. In Germany, Margas disturbing fate is realised in an Aryan maternity home. Meanwhile, Lo… [read more]
Meze markets and monk seals: the best of Turkey’s Aegean coast
It was on a trip to Cunda island that I realised the big difference between Turkeys Aegean region and the glittering Mediterranean coastline of the south. The Med resorts are filled with foreign holi… [read more]
Water wars: meet the guardians of one of Europe’s most vital wetlands
In the heart of Spains Doñana national park, a battle is being waged to safeguard one of the most important wetlands in Europe. Doñana, with its impressive landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity, … [read more]
Outcry in New Caledonia over shark culls and net plans despite attacks
Nouméa resident Aline Guémas swims in the citys beaches every day. Shes part of a snorkelling group at popular beach Baie des Citrons and says the waters are filled with sea life.
It has exceptional… [read more]
Art’s new wave: Fiji turns to underwater sculptures to restore its bleached reefs
In the turquoise waters of Nacula Island, Fiji, steel sculptures sit on the seafloor, adorned with coral. The artworks are part of a pioneering conservation effort to help grow and restore coral reef… [read more]