Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’
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Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’

Study of 56m-year-old leaves counters claims from Trump administration members of ‘benefits’ of fossil fuel pollutionAdding huge quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is set to cause the Earth’s forests to wither and die rather than flourish, according to a new study that counters erroneous claims that fossil fuel pollution will green the planet.An analysis of fossilized leaf cells from...

Government could pay higher rents to spread asylum accommodation across UK
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Government could pay higher rents to spread asylum accommodation across UK

Greater use of private rental properties would form part of PM’s plan to spread accommodation more evenly across UKMinisters are considering paying higher prices for housing asylum seekers in private rental properties as part of Andy Burnham’s plan to spread accommodation more evenly across the country.The shift towards more private rental accommodation, known as “dispersal”, and the use of former...

UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students

UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students

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Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and warn institutions at risk of ‘going under’University leaders are warning of financial turmoil in British higher education after new figures suggested a collapse in international student numbers would deprive the sector of vital income and undermine its future.The sector’s leaders called on the government to rethink the levy on inte...

Met chief questions why Simon Levy was freed after assaulting prison officer

Met chief questions why Simon Levy was freed after assaulting prison officer

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Murderer and serial sex offender sexually assaulted female staff member in HMP Brixton but was still releasedMark Rowley, the Met commissioner, has sparked disquiet within the Prison Service after questioning why the murderer and serial sex offender Simon Levy was released from jail after sexually assaulting a female prison officer.The UK’s most senior police officer said he “did not understand” w...

In 1962, New Jersey took a family's property; they challenged the price and were awarded $350,000

In 1962, New Jersey took a family's property; they challenged the price and were awarded $350,000

Times of India •

Exploring vintage postcards reveals a fascinating glimpse into coastal life in early New Jersey. Historian John Joseph Patrick Mulhern recounted his experiences on Sandy Hook, describing the thrilling days of tracking ships and conducting groundbreaking radio experiments. He vividly portrayed the operations of the Navesink lighthouses and the evolving landscape, showcasing the rich maritime herita...

BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules

BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules

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State department says it has reached administrative settlement with company’s US arm to resolve breachesThe UK defence firm BAE Systems is to pay a $36m (£26.7m) civil penalty after breaching US arms exports regulations more than 100 times.The US Department of State announced on Thursday it had reached an administrative settlement with the US arm of BAE to resolve 104 violations of the Arms Export...

Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham tells suppliers

Water customers are not a ‘blank cheque’, Burnham tells suppliers

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Companies in England and Wales get green light for extra spending that will add billions to billsAndy Burnham has said he is angry with water companies for treating their customers as a “bottomless source of funding” after more than a dozen firms were given the green light to raise bills even higher.The prime minister said the companies must not be allowed to treat bill payers like a “blank cheque...

Mohuya Khan made about $130,000 from nine income streams while living in Queens, after taxes she...

Mohuya Khan made about $130,000 from nine income streams while living in Queens, after taxes she...

Times of India •

Mohuya Khan, a dynamic 27-year-old content creator, skillfully juggled nine diverse income streams from her cozy one-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens. Her hard work paved the way to financial independence, allowing her to eliminate debts. Yet, the toll of her bustling schedule led to considerable burnout. Recognizing this, Khan has now implemented healthier boundaries to prioritize her overall...

Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’

Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’

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Kyiv reportedly suggested mutual agreement in attempt to reopen crucial grain corridor Ukraine has proposed a deal with Russia for both sides to halt their attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea in an apparent attempt to reopen a crucial grain corridor, Reuters reports.Kyiv is said to have made the offer through a third party. Moscow has yet to respond, the news agency added. The busy waterway...

Ukraine ‘proposes deal with Russia to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’

Ukraine ‘proposes deal with Russia to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’

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Kyiv said to have suggested agreement in apparent attempt to reopen crucial grain corridor, according to ReutersUkraine has proposed a deal with Russia that would see both sides halt their attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea, Reuters has reported, in an apparent attempt to reopen a crucial grain corridor.Kyiv is said to have made the offer via a third party. Moscow has yet to respond, the n...

Major disruption to rail services in East Sussex as train derails near Lewes

Major disruption to rail services in East Sussex as train derails near Lewes

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No deaths or serious injuries reported after train from London Victoria to Eastbourne came off tracksA passenger train has derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex, prompting a rapid emergency response in the area.Images of the aftermath show at least two carriages on their side. They appeared to show passengers standing on top of the toppled carriages while others could be seen in...

Edinburgh international film festival showcases a Scottish industry in rude health

Edinburgh international film festival showcases a Scottish industry in rude health

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This year’s festival is superpowered by a strong year for Scottish cinema, showing it can thrive under the ‘four dimensional perpetual catch-22’ of global ambitions• Borges, ballet and BDSM: Peter Bradshaw’s 10 must-see movies at Edinburgh international film festivalNow that its disastrous collapse and speedy rebirth is a trauma slowly receding in the rear-view mirror, the Edinburgh international ...

Pete Hegseth dismisses reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

Pete Hegseth dismisses reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

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Defense secretary said conditions on aircraft carrier deployed in support of Iran war have been ‘completely misrepresented’The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, insisted a wave of reports describing deteriorating conditions and mental health struggles onboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln have been “completely misrepresented”, pushing back against growing congressional pressure over t...

Nearly 100 children detained as adults under UK-France migration deal

Nearly 100 children detained as adults under UK-France migration deal

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Figures emerge in critical letter to Home Office from organisation appointed to scrutinise detention facilitiesNearly 100 children have been wrongly identified and detained as adults under Shabana Mahmood’s “one in, one out” deal with France, the Guardian can disclose.Home Office staff said that of 304 age-disputed cases arising from the scheme over nine months, 94 – or 31% – were ultimately found...

James, 18, Earl of Wessex, passes A-levels, to study at Royal Agricultural University

James, 18, Earl of Wessex, passes A-levels, to study at Royal Agricultural University

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James, 18, Earl of Wessex, has passed his A-levels and will study rural land management at the Royal Agricultural University in Gloucestershire. Prince Edward and Sophie’s son spent part of the summer working as a farmhand at King Charles III’s Sandringham estate, where he was reportedly seen driving tractors and embracing hands-on work.

Lagos: Electric vehicles offer an alternative as fuel prices soar

Lagos: Electric vehicles offer an alternative as fuel prices soar

France 24 •

If you know Nigeria's city of Lagos, you're surely familiar with the hum of its traffic jams. But a new sound is emerging... or rather, one is disappearing. As soaring fuel prices have hit Nigeria in recent years, some motorists are turning to electric vehicles. But in Africa's biggest oil producer, the transition remains fraught with challenges.

Solar eclipse 2026: Africa witnesses partial eclipse

Solar eclipse 2026: Africa witnesses partial eclipse

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Part of the world turned its eyes to the skies this Wednesday. The eclipse was also visible across Africa. In Tabarka, where the phenomenon was most pronounced in Tunisia, 59.06% of the Sun was obscured. The partial eclipse was also visible from Dakar and several regions of Senegal, with a maximum of around 37% of the Sun's disk obscured towards the end of the day. And to make sure they didn't ...

Russia-Ukraine war: Grain hub attacks raise fears over global food prices

Russia-Ukraine war: Grain hub attacks raise fears over global food prices

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Kyiv and Moscow have been trading attacks on each other's grain warehouses, as concerns mount that global food prices could rise as a result. Russia struck Ukraine's largest grain shipment port on the Danube overnight, causing damage and setting off a fire. The attack came a day after Ukraine hit Novorossiysk, a major grain hub in Russia's part of the Black Sea.