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Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January
The Guardian •

Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to jump by £276 a year from January

Cap poised to rise by 16% to equivalent of £1,999 for dual-fuel bill as impact of Iran war puts squeeze on homesHousehold energy bills in Great Britain are predicted to soar by £276 a year for the typical household from January as the impact of the Middle East war continues through the coldest months of winter.The government’s cap on energy prices is poised to jump by 16% to the equivalent of £1,9...

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Philippines urged to adopt Malaysia’s lasting tourism strategy

Philippines urged to adopt Malaysia’s lasting tourism strategy

SCMP •

Philippine senators have urged the Department of Tourism to stick with a single marketing campaign to build long-term international recognition, pointing to long-running successes such as Malaysia’s “Truly Asia” tagline. Newly appointed Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay was asked about her plans for the current slogan, “Love the Philippines”, during a departmental budget hearing on Monday, the ...

Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government

Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government

The Guardian •

Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weatherHalf a million trees will be planted across England in the next three years to protect against extreme weather, the environment secretary, Angela Eagle, will pledge on Wednesday morning.Mayors, local authorities, charities and grassroots groups will be given new funding and responsibil...

Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups

Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups

The Guardian •

Kuala Lumpur plans to send a total of 5,000 Myanmar nationals back to the war-torn country despite persecution concerns Malaysia began sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, the government confirmed, as it launched a scheme that rights groups say may endanger migrants and asylum seekers by returning them to the war-torn country.The group is the first of 5,000 Myanmar citizens that ...

China’s R&D spending hits record 2.8% of GDP, beating OECD average for the first time

China’s R&D spending hits record 2.8% of GDP, beating OECD average for the first time

SCMP •

For the first time, China’s spending on research and development as a share of gross domestic product has surpassed the average for Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) members – a trend one analyst expects to continue as Beijing seeks to strengthen technological self-reliance amid intensifying global competition. R&D expenditure exceeded 3.92 trillion yuan (US$584.8 billio...

World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use

World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use

The Guardian •

The injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidificationA record-breaking 23 zettajoules of heat was sunk into the world’s seas last year, leaving ocean waters hotter, higher and less hospitable, a report has found.The explosive addition of thermal energy, which was almost 40 times greater than all the energy humanity used that year, comes amid far-r...

World’s seas heated by a record 23 zettajoules last year

World’s seas heated by a record 23 zettajoules last year

The Guardian •

The injection of thermal energy, 40 times that used by humanity in total, comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidificationA record-breaking 23 zettajoules of heat was sunk into the world’s seas last year, leaving ocean waters hotter, higher and less hospitable, a report has found.The explosive addition of thermal energy, which was almost 40 times greater than all the energy...

Menopause supplements costing more than £400 a year ‘no better than cheap multivitamin’

Menopause supplements costing more than £400 a year ‘no better than cheap multivitamin’

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Many products aimed at women over 45 lack meaningful quantities of key nutrients, consumer watchdog Which? foundMenopause supplements costing more than £400 a year are no better than a £22-a-year multivitamin, according to analysis by the consumer watchdog Which?.Which? found that many popular supplements that are aimed at women over 45 going through menopause or perimenopause lack meaningful quan...

Wednesday briefing: ​Can Andy Burnham live up to the party’s faith in him?

Wednesday briefing: ​Can Andy Burnham live up to the party’s faith in him?

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In today’s newsletter: ​At Labour conference members are basking in the glow of the Burnham bounce. But beneath the enthusiasm lies a growing sense that delivery must follow hopeful messagingGood morning from Liverpool (and hello again to the newsletter subscribers I met in person, as I took First Edition on tour to Labour party conference).It’s the first gathering of the party faithful since Andy...

Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’

Approval of biggest coal project in NSW planning commission’s history described as ‘infamous betrayal’

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Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefitsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales independent planner has approved the biggest coalmine project to ever go before it, allowing mining to continue until 2045 at a Hunter Vall...

Meet Jayda Dawn, the Indiana 11th-grader who became America's national poetry champion

Meet Jayda Dawn, the Indiana 11th-grader who became America's national poetry champion

Times of India •

Jayda Dawn, an 11th grader at University High School in Indiana, has emerged as the 2026 Poetry Out Loud National Champion. By delivering works from celebrated poets, she secured a remarkable $20,000 prize. Throughout the event, Dawn highlighted the essence of friendship and community among her peers, urging fellow participants to engage deeply with poetry rather than focusing solely on victory.

Hong Kong urged to boost private housing supply as student demand jumps 45%

Hong Kong urged to boost private housing supply as student demand jumps 45%

SCMP •

Hong Kong authorities are facing calls to increase the proportion of private housing in selected districts and work more closely with developers to expand accommodation for non-local students. The government forecasts annual demand for non-local student housing at 2,310 flats over the next decade, 45 per cent higher than last year’s estimate, according to the latest Long-Term Housing Strategy prog...