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BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP appoints Ian Tyler as permanent chair after months-long search following the controversial removal of his predecessor Albert Manifold earlier this year.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
The North Sea oil and gas industry is urging the UK government to scrap the windfall tax on fossil fuel companies three years early, replacing it with a narrower levy tied to price spikes.
Century-old silent film made in New Hampshire found in Japan antique shop
A silent comedy filmed in New Hampshire in 1919 was discovered in a Japanese antique shop and will be screened in early November at its original filming location.
Lindsay Lohan to Star in Netflix Romance ‘Return to You’ for ‘Mean Girls’ Director Mark Waters
Lindsay Lohan will star alongside Henry Golding in Netflix romantic film Return to You, reuniting her with Mean Girls director Mark Waters in a lead role.
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Winston Duke, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Wendell Pierce Starring in Delroy Lindo’s Directorial Debut ‘Jabari’s People’ (Exclusive)
Delroy Lindo directs his first feature film, a Jamaica-set family drama starring Winston Duke, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Wendell Pierce and newcomer Seyi Andes-Pelumi.
Robert Pattinson Says ‘The Batman: Part II’ Is “a Different Take on a Batman Movie”: “So Ambitious”
Robert Pattinson states that The Batman: Part II represents a significant departure from the first film, calling the sequel ambitious while maintaining certain thematic elements from its predecessor.
International Emmy Nominations: United Kingdom Leads This Year’s Tally; Canada’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ Doesn’t Make the Cut
The United Kingdom led the International Emmy nominations with 14 total nods, while Canada’s acclaimed “Heated Rivalry” was ineligible due to its production structure despite earlier popularity.
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 urged the prime minister to reject plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling, citing climate concerns.
It’s Offshore Wind Vs. Geothermal Energy As Legal Battle Heats Up
Coastal states are suing the Trump administration over an offshore wind lease buyout program that redirects development funds toward geothermal energy instead, challenging what they view as an economically damaging policy shift.
China’s 80% Grip on Iranian Oil Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit
China controls over 80 percent of Iran’s seaborne oil exports ahead of a US-China summit, giving Beijing significant leverage in negotiations with the Trump administration.
Leaked EU Hydrogen Draft Moves From Quotas To Credits
A leaked EU draft proposes replacing binding hydrogen consumption quotas with an indicative target and credit mechanism, potentially allowing more flexible renewable hydrogen demand allocation after 2030.
U.S. Energy Secretary: Blunt Tool of Banning Diesel Exports Doesn’t Work
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright opposes diesel export bans, warning such restrictions would backfire by reducing refinery output and increasing prices for gasoline, jet fuel, and other petroleum products.
Hormuz Workarounds Keep Gulf Oil Flowing—at a Steep Cost
Middle Eastern oil producers are adapting to Strait of Hormuz restrictions through ship-to-ship transfers and alternative pipelines, though workarounds significantly increase export costs.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Ancient Indonesian foragers may have sucked on psychoactive betel nuts as long as 25,000 years ago, according to skeletal analysis revealing distinctive tooth wear and chemical traces.
UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions
A UK mathematician challenges a 2,000-year-old claim that the Parthenon’s curves correct optical illusions, finding the illusions themselves are imperceptible or nonexistent.
This deep-sea enzyme survives heat that destroys most proteins
Scientists isolated a heat-resistant enzyme from a deep-sea microorganism that performs nitrogen fixation at temperatures above 90°C, revealing structural insights into one of biology’s most complex reactions.