WILD tigers could become extinct in 12 years, if countries where they still roam fail to take quick action to protect their habitats and step up the fight against poaching, global wildlife experts told a “tiger summit” yesterday.

THE Zoological Society of London has compiled a horrifying report that should set alarm bells ringing all over the world.

Fresh rainfall and fog cover over mountains in eastern Nepal was hampering rescuers today as they searched for a helicopter reported missing with 24 people on board, officials said.