In the 1980s, Scotland planted commercial trees across parts of a 9,000-year-old peatland
Times of India •

In the 1980s, Scotland planted commercial trees across parts of a 9,000-year-old peatland

The ancient peatlands of Scotland are undergoing a significant restoration, which addresses the detrimental effects caused by tree planting. Conservationists are diligently working to eliminate commercial trees, aiming to enhance wildlife habitats and maintain stored carbon levels. This notable effort is primarily focused on the Flow Country, a treasure trove of wetlands recognized as a World Heri...

Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge
The Guardian •

Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge

Metropolitan police say officers from marine unit entered water but are now receiving treatment Five officers have been injured after a police boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London on Friday afternoon.The Metropolitan police said the incident occurred at about 3.40pm and involved a boat from the marine policing unit. Continue reading...

Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes
France 24 •

Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes

Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Jordan and Gulf countries allied with Washington. The governments of these countries have sought to deter the circulation of such images and maintain an official narrative denying that the strikes reached their targets.

Middle East crisis: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region – as it happened

Middle East crisis: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region – as it happened

The Guardian •

Latest attacks come after Trump vowed ‘major military punishment’ for Tehran and its Houthi alliesAs we reported earlier, Iran’s military said on Friday that it carried out attacks targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington’s latest strikes on the Islamic republic.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corp, meanwhile, said they had targeted a data centre in Bahr...

11 people indicted over deaths of six people in cargo container in Texas

11 people indicted over deaths of six people in cargo container in Texas

The Guardian •

Six migrants from Honduras and Mexico – including 14-year-old boy – were found dead in May near US-Mexico borderSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A US attorney announced a federal indictment on Friday against 11 people in the smuggling deaths of six migrants whose bodies were found in a rail cargo container in Texas in May.The six people were found dead in a rail yard shipping cont...

How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases

How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases

The Guardian •

Tehran’s increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are showing up weaknesses in stretched defences across the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalates, Iran has been bombing US bases and critical infrastructure in the Gulf with increasing accuracy, helped by Chinese satellite imagery and tactics learned from Russia in Ukraine.Three American soldiers were killed last Friday in an attack on the...

Iran’s much improved missile systems pose a real threat to the US

Iran’s much improved missile systems pose a real threat to the US

The Guardian •

Tehran’s increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are showing up failures in American air defences in the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalates, Iran has been bombing US bases and critical infrastructure in the Gulf with increasing accuracy, helped by Chinese satellite imagery and tactics learned from Russia in Ukraine.Three American soldiers were killed last Friday in an attack on the Mu...

US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes

US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes

The Guardian •

No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and KuwaitThe US struck targets across Iran on Friday, reaching as far as the Caspian Sea, as Donald Trump threatened “major military punishment” for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen for extending the war to a second major shipping ⁠chokepoint at the entrance to the Red Sea.As Iran retaliated with ...

Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution

Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution

The Guardian •

Exclusive: Eight companies expect to be covered by the ban for 2025-26, the Guardian can revealWater company bosses’ total pay rose over the past year despite a government bonus ban and public outrage over pollution and bills, the Guardian can reveal.One chief executive, Mark Thurston of Anglian Water, received £1.9m – including a £500,000 “retention payment”, despite the bonus ban. Continue readi...

Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack

Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack

The Guardian •

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed and several hurt after armed settlers entered village with military supportIsrael has said it is preparing a major military operation in the West Bank after four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed during a confrontation that began after armed settlers entered a Palestinian village with support from the Israeli military.Several more people were serio...

Parts of England under heat alert with 30C temperatures possible

Parts of England under heat alert with 30C temperatures possible

The Guardian •

Warning in place until Sunday morning in southern and central regions after drought declared in parts of WalesHeat alerts are in place across parts of England, with possible highs of 30C (86F) and officials saying temperatures are likely to have an impact on health and wellbeing.The yellow heat health alerts issued for the East Midlands, east of England, London, south-east, south-west and West Mid...

Protests grow as Cockroach Janta Party says talks with government stall

Protests grow as Cockroach Janta Party says talks with government stall

France 24 •

#Protests are still growing in #India. The #Cockroach Janta Party says there was no breakthrough during a second round of talks with the #government. Demonstrators are still demanding the education minister Dharmendra #Pradhan resign following an exam paper leak, but other issues are coming to light as one of the protesters told FRANCE 24.

Xia Baolong urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader

Xia Baolong urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader

SCMP •

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has called on lawmakers to better support the city’s leader, enhance governance, inject new momentum into local development and address residents’ needs. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made the call as he met 88 legislators on Friday at a seminar during their unprecedented week-long national affairs study tour to the capita...