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Drivers forced to use parking apps can pay up to 40% more
Drivers using parking apps across England are paying significantly more than advertised rates, with hidden service fees adding up to 40% to posted tariffs, according to recent testing.
More than half of UK first-time buyers paying more for mortgage than they did for rent
Over half of UK first-time homebuyers now pay more in monthly mortgage costs than they previously paid in rent, marking the highest proportion in at least a decade.
Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base
Multiple people were killed or injured in a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta during a live-fire training exercise, according to defence officials and provincial leaders.
‘There’s a lot of racism, a lot of hatred’: Far right gains predicted as Israel heads to the polls
Israel heads to national elections this month with far-right parties, including heirs to an extremist rabbi’s movement, expected to gain significant Knesset representation, reflecting a broader rightward shift among voters.
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Shailene Woodley Was Crushed When She Found Out Her Scenes in ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Were Cut: The Role of Mary Jane Was ‘My Dream’
Shailene Woodley revealed she filmed scenes as Mary Jane Watson in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ but was cut from the final film approximately one year after production wrapped.
‘The Song of Scorpions,’ ‘Qissa’ Director Anup Singh Sets Mumbai Film ‘Lasya: The Gentle Dance’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Anup Singh is helming a new short film titled ‘Lasya: The Gentle Dance,’ shot in Mumbai and following a homeless father and son navigating urban hardship.
BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP is partnering with firms linked to the Trump administration to develop an offshore gasfield in Venezuela, marking one of the first major foreign energy investments following the US-backed leadership change.
Thom Yorke, Romy and Brian Eno among 200 musicians urging PM to reject new North Sea drilling
Over 200 musicians including Thom Yorke and Brian Eno have written to the Prime Minister urging rejection of the Rosebank oilfield project in the North Sea.
UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Britain faces potential gas shortages in the 2030s unless the government takes unprecedented action to maintain aging infrastructure and secure future supplies, according to an official assessment.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July from 2.6% in June as conflict in the Middle East drove up energy prices, marking the first monthly increase since March.
Hydrogen Is Still A Tonnes Market, No Matter How Many MWh We Assign To It
Global hydrogen demand surpassed 100 million tonnes in 2025, with consumption concentrated in refining and industrial applications where the molecule functions as a chemical feedstock rather than an energy commodity.
Hormuz Shipping Remains Subdued Despite Apparent Reopening
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted despite technical reopening, with Iran conditioning full normalization on sanctions relief and Israeli military withdrawal across multiple countries.
U.S. Oil Rig Count Falls by 5 as Gas Rigs Rise
The U.S. oil rig count declined by 5 to 447, while gas rigs increased by 5 to 132, according to Baker Hughes data released Friday, as crude production rose to 13.843 million barrels per day.
Russia’s Energy Crisis Puts Kazakhstan in a Tough Spot
Kazakhstan is declining to significantly bolster Russia’s energy supplies despite Moscow’s requests, citing secondary sanctions risks and domestic demand while conducting large military exercises.
The AI Boom Could Triple Data Center Water Use by 2030
Global data center water consumption could triple to 644 billion liters annually by 2030 without mitigation measures, driven by artificial intelligence expansion, though efficiency improvements could reduce demand significantly.
Europe’s Russia Sanctions Have a Major Blind Spot
European sanctions on Russia have potential blind spots, with some EU and UK companies maintaining profitable operations and subsidiaries in Russia despite broader disengagement objectives.