As Pakistan’s power bills soared, rooftop solar helped save the country $12 billion in fuel imports
Times of India •

As Pakistan’s power bills soared, rooftop solar helped save the country $12 billion in fuel imports

Pakistan's transition to solar power has enabled millions of households to rely on renewable energy. The country began this shift during the Ukraine War due to soaring electricity prices and fuel import challenges. Grassroots movements contributed to the rapid installation of solar panels across urban and rural areas. This increased capacity has saved Pakistan over $12 billion in fossil fuel expen...

Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to ill health

Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to ill health

The Guardian •

Ballot for new leader expected next week after Waters quits to manage pre-existing kidney disease that has ‘declined significantly’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens leader Larissa Waters has announced she will step down due to ill health, with a party room meeting scheduled for next week to choose her successor.Waters revealed on Monday night she has been managing a...

Miliband says Britain must play its part in ‘rebuilding’ world order – UK politics live

Miliband says Britain must play its part in ‘rebuilding’ world order – UK politics live

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The foreign secretary says in conference speech that ‘democratic norms are under threat’ and that ‘international rule of law is being brazenly flouted’Lisa O’Carroll is a senior Guardian correspondent.The head of the SDLP, Claire Hanna, has called for an international mediator to resolve the continuing crisis over a unionist parade in a nationalist area close to Drumcree, the site of some of the w...

Flooded Bangkok street turns into a floating market

Flooded Bangkok street turns into a floating market

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Bangkok was declared a disaster-affected area after nearly 12 inches rain fell over a 48-hour period, leading to severe flooding across the Thai capital. Bangkok is among 41 Thai provinces hit by floods in recent weeks that have killed at least eight people and damaged more than 500,000 homes.

6 dead, including 4 Americans, in building collapse in Greece

6 dead, including 4 Americans, in building collapse in Greece

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Rescuers combing through the rubble of a building that collapsed in a blast in the Greek capital’s tourist district of Plaka recovered six bodies, authorities said. Greek state TV ERT and other local media reported that personal documents and belongings of four of the victims, two men and two women, identified them as U.S. citizens.

What did Reggie reveal about alleged childhood abuse and Kai Cenat during his livestream?

What did Reggie reveal about alleged childhood abuse and Kai Cenat during his livestream?

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During a heartfelt livestream, Reggie, also known as Lil Rodney Son, bravely uncovered serious allegations against his brother related to abuse, highlighting the profound impact it had on his self-esteem and sexual identity. He also suggested that fellow streamer Kai Cenat was aware of these troubling past events. Reggie's intent was to inspire others affected by similar issues to come forward and...

John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’

John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’

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Social and news media commenters seize on senator’s gaffe, with some characterizing it as a Freudian slipWith speculation about whether he may defect from the Democratic party swirling around him, US senator John Fetterman described himself seemingly unintentionally as a “lifelong Republican” during a fireside chat in Texas over the weekend.Fetterman made the comment when someone listening to him ...

China professor sparks debate by claiming one-third of youth are ‘unsuitable for marriage’

China professor sparks debate by claiming one-third of youth are ‘unsuitable for marriage’

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A viral interview with Chinese professor-influencer Liang Yongan has reignited the debate over China’s evolving marriage norms after he argued that at least one-third of people in the country are ill-suited for marriage. Liang, 72, a professor of Chinese language and literature at Fudan University in Shanghai, has emerged as a significant voice on mainland social media, attracting nearly one milli...

Plan for controversial $1.2bn datacentre in Sydney scrapped due to ‘emerging’ regulations

Plan for controversial $1.2bn datacentre in Sydney scrapped due to ‘emerging’ regulations

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Developer Goodman Group says changes in government rules are behind decision to pull plug on ‘Project Mars’ in Lane CoveGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastPlans for a controversial $1.2bn datacentre in Lane Cove in Sydney’s north have been withdrawn, with the developer blaming “emerging” regulations from the state and federal governments for the decision to pull the plug.Th...