Australia’s rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists

Australia’s vital tropical rainforests, renowned for their ancient ecosystems and unparalleled biodiversity, have reached a critical tipping point, becoming the first in the world to transition from vital carbon sinks…

Greenland’s future must be decided by its people, says Lisa Nandy

Speaking on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Nandy reiterated the UK’s unequivocal position: "The future of Greenland is a matter for the people of Greenland and the people…

What are tariffs, how do they work and why is Trump using them?

US President Donald Trump has implemented a sweeping range of tariffs on goods imported from numerous countries across the globe, a move he champions as a vital step to rejuvenate…

Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats.

A pivotal agreement designed to drastically cut global shipping emissions has collapsed, following intense diplomatic pressure and successful lobbying efforts primarily led by Saudi Arabia and the United States. The…

The trailblazer who made history as Nasa’s first woman commander

She’s the astronaut who not only smashed through the glass ceiling but kept on soaring, pushing the boundaries of human achievement and leadership. Eileen Collins, whose name deserves to be…

Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, reports say

In a significant development with potential implications for civil liberties and public order, approximately 1,500 soldiers are reportedly on standby for potential deployment to Minneapolis, a US defense official disclosed…

Would you really trust a robot to care for you in old age?

Rich Walker, director of Shadow Robot, the firm behind these intricate creations, quips, "We’re not trying to build Terminator." His appearance, more reminiscent of a latter-day hippy with his spectacles,…

Molly Russell’s dad says under-16 social media ban would be wrong

This stance is not a solitary one. The foundation established in Molly’s honour, the Molly Rose Foundation, stands united with a coalition of prominent children’s charities and online safety organisations.…

Warm Blackpool community centre hub has saved me from loneliness.

At 84 years old, Sheila Underwood from Blackpool found herself navigating an unfamiliar and frightening landscape after the loss of her beloved husband, Jim. For 59 cherished years, Jim had…

Artemis II: Nasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad

NASA’s monumental Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, poised to carry humanity closer to the Moon than ever in half a century, has completed its arduous journey to Launch Pad 39B…