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Water Tank Rupture Triggers Safety Concerns at Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam
A water tank ruptured in a tunnel at Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam construction site, with conflicting reports on whether workers were injured in the October incident.
Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
New-energy vehicles reached a record 67% of China’s car sales in September, driven by declining combustion-engine vehicle sales amid rising fuel prices following the Hormuz crisis.
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans for Great British Grid, a government-backed entity to invest in electricity infrastructure and reduce Britain’s high energy costs through increased competition.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
The head of EDF Energy argues that approving new North Sea oil and gas projects poses no contradiction to climate goals, joining other renewable energy leaders in backing the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.
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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after footage showed individuals treating cabbages with formaldehyde, a carcinogenic preservative strictly prohibited for food use in the country.
Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years
Wild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk for the first time in more than 500 years, offspring of two free-living beavers that mysteriously arrived at a nature reserve in December.
Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football from 1986 World Cup win over England sells for £2.5m
The football from Diego Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England sold at auction for £2.5m, falling short of expectations.
A political amnesty law takes effect in Thailand but excludes lese majeste
Thailand’s political amnesty law took effect this week, covering about 6,000 people for offenses since 2005, but notably excludes cases involving defaming the monarchy.
Iran’s rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Iran’s rial currency plummeted to a record low as the U.S. prepared to announce additional sanctions amid ongoing regional tensions and economic pressure.
Norway’s King Harald V’s health has worsened, palace says
King Harald V of Norway’s health has deteriorated while hospitalized with a bacterial bloodstream infection. The 89-year-old monarch remains under treatment at Oslo University Hospital on medical leave from royal duties.
Zolani Tete: Four arrested over boxing champion’s murder in South Africa
Four people have been arrested in South Africa following the murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was shot dead outside his home on Friday in what authorities described as an ambush.
Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud
A Metro Bank customer reports a £14,244 fraud involving unauthorized purchases of AI chatbot credits after the bank’s systems failed to block subsequent transactions following initial fraud detection.
Homeowners are paying much more for insurance — and keeping coverage is getting harder
Homeowners insurance premiums have surged faster than inflation across the country since 2018, with insurers increasingly dropping customers, making coverage harder to obtain and more expensive.
Student loan borrowers face steeper ‘marriage penalty’ under new repayment plan
Married student loan borrowers face increased financial penalties under the Department of Education’s new Repayment Assistance Plan, as combined spousal income results in higher monthly payments under income-driven repayment options.
New federal rules could end mortgage escrow interest for some homeowners. States are suing to block them
Ten state attorneys general are suing to block new federal rules that would allow certain banks to stop paying interest on mortgage escrow accounts that hold funds for property taxes and insurance.
40,000 bottles of eye drops across the US recalled over issues with sterility of product
Nearly 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops are being recalled across the US due to sterility concerns, according to the FDA.