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September 3, 2026

Striking Winners of the 2026 British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums Photo Contest

From a mud-loving elephant to a tiny crab tucked inside an anemone, the winners of the 2026 BIAZA Photo Competition invite viewers to see wildlife from unexpected perspectives. More than 800 entries competed for recognition this year, with judges selecting 14 winners and runners-up across seven categories. Organized by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), the competition celebrates the animals, people, and conservation work found across its member institutions.

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September 2, 2026

Amazing Winners of the 2026 Minimalist Photography Awards Prove That Less Is More

The winners of the 2026 Minimalist Photography Awards have just been announced, celebrating the striking power of simplicity across 12 categories. Photographers from nearly 70 countries submitted more than 6,200 images, giving the judges no easy task when it came to selecting the winners. This year, Polish photographer Marcin Giba was named Minimalist Photographer of the Year, earning the grand prize of €2,000 (approximately $2,318).

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September 2, 2026

Man Born Completely Blind Overcomes Obstacles To Become Professional Surfer

Derek Rabelo was always meant to be a surfer. When his mother was pregnant with him, his dad prayed for him to be a professional surfer when he grew up. That way, he would share his love for this sport with him and his two uncles who were professional surfers. In an act of manifestation, he even named him after Derek Ho, the first Hawaiian world surfing champion.

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September 1, 2026

Thousands of Volunteers Pull a 400-Ton Castle in Japan Back to Its Original Site

How many people does it take to move a castle? Turns out, it’s around 4,000. Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan, is on the move again after it was relocated from its original position to protect it from earthquakes 11 years ago. Over the last weekend of August, groups of around 80 members of the public took turns helping to manually shift the 400-ton (800,000-pound)

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