The huge sums energy firms get to not provide power.
Britain’s energy system, a complex web designed decades ago, is grappling with a paradoxical problem: it’s paying colossal sums to energy companies to prevent them from generating power, even when…
US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters
A significant federal ruling has been handed down in Minneapolis, with US District Judge Katherine Menendez issuing a preliminary injunction that dramatically curtails the crowd control tactics Immigration and Customs…
Trump tariff threat over Greenland ‘unacceptable’, European leaders say
European leaders have strongly condemned President Donald Trump’s threat to impose fresh tariffs on eight allied nations opposed to his proposed acquisition of Greenland, branding the move "unacceptable" and "completely…
Who is on Trump’s senior executive overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction?
The White House has unveiled the composition of a key advisory body tasked with guiding the complex and critical endeavor of Gaza’s reconstruction and temporary governance, following the release of…
Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
The Trump administration has unveiled a significant diplomatic initiative aimed at navigating the complex aftermath of the Gaza conflict, announcing the formation of a "Board of Peace." Among the prominent…
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast, Hanging Out, as part of new Belta Box platform
The iconic presenting duo, Ant and Dec, have boldly stepped into the burgeoning world of podcasting with the launch of their brand-new show, "Hanging Out with Ant & Dec." This…
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches – but they’re making an unholy mess
Specialist gear is carefully positioned, transforming the venerable space into a temporary research laboratory. Infrared cameras, sensitive to the heat signatures of warm-blooded creatures, are set up to pierce the…
Do UN climate talks have a point any more?
A photograph, taken a decade ago in the grand halls of Paris, now feels like a poignant relic from a bygone era. In it, dozens of global leaders, clad in…
Japanese city mayor apologises for calling colleagues ‘human scum’
Yokohama’s Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka has issued a formal apology following explosive accusations from his own human resources chief, who alleged the mayor had subjected city officials to workplace harassment through…
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
The Amazon Soy Moratorium, an agreement forged almost two decades ago, stands as a testament to collaborative conservation efforts. It specifically prohibits the sale of soya grown on land cleared…

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