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Europe’s Gas Forecasts Are Not an Energy Strategy
Europe’s energy models assume natural gas prices will remain low in the 2030s, but recent volatility shows forecasters cannot predict prices determined by geopolitics, weather, and supply shocks.
Can Fracking Reverse Colombia’s Oil and Gas Decline?
Colombia’s new president is pursuing fracking to reverse declining oil and gas production and ease an energy crisis, reversing his predecessor’s environmental restrictions on the controversial extraction technique.
Solar, Wind, Battery Storage, And Politics – It’s Complicated
Texas grid operators report record-breaking electricity demand in summer 2026 was successfully met through solar, wind, and battery storage without blackouts or conservation requests.
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
Scientists warn that seven of nine planetary boundaries crucial for human survival have reached their worst breach levels ever, with only ozone depletion and aerosol loading showing improvement.
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Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands dispute
Argentine President Javier Milei accused the UN of ignoring Argentina’s sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands and criticized a UK-backed oil project he called illegal.
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The Trump administration is defending its ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds in federal court, citing national security concerns and claiming the outlets failed professional standards.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, calling for sustained economic pressure on Russia and criticizing Putin’s conduct of the war, while Russia signaled willingness to negotiate for lasting peace.
The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc
The EU proposed Canada become its first “associate member,” a status that doesn’t formally exist in EU treaties, raising questions about what such a relationship would actually entail.
How the ‘poisonous tide’ of disinformation stokes division and sows despair
Russian disinformation campaigns employ diverse tactics including deepfakes and AI poisoning to sow division and despair, prompting the UK to establish a National Centre for Information Defence.
Japan PM pledges support for international criminal court after Trump calls it ‘out of control’
Japan’s prime minister affirmed her nation’s support for the International Criminal Court during a UN address, contrasting with the Trump administration’s recent calls for member states to withdraw.
White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit in Washington this week, with trade, AI, and Taiwan expected to dominate discussions between the global superpowers.
Wednesday briefing: Can Burnham seek a different path to Trump’s world order?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, seeking to chart a different diplomatic course than his predecessor while navigating the president’s unpredictable foreign policy approach.
Fears mount that next UN chief will downgrade climate action
Climate advocates worry the next UN secretary general may downgrade climate action priorities compared to António Guterres, whose term ends December 31, as several leading candidates show less enthusiasm for tackling the crisis.
South Africa mass shooting: Gunmen kill 11 at house in Durban
At least 11 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a house in a township near Durban, South Africa. Police have launched a manhunt and are investigating a possible gang feud as the motive.
Trump media ban: Administration accuses outlets of ‘falsehoods’ ahead of court hearing
The Trump administration defended its ban on three media outlets from the White House, accusing them of spreading falsehoods and threatening national security ahead of a federal court hearing.
Angry Anderson, who soundtracked Kylie Monigue’s wedding in Neighbours scene, dies aged 79
Angry Anderson, frontman of rock band Rose Tattoo whose song “Suddenly” soundtracked a pivotal Neighbours wedding scene, has died aged 79 following cardiac arrest.