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Anger as Cas overturns ban on Russia by ice hockey’s global governing body
Russia’s ice hockey ban has been overturned by arbitration, allowing competition in international events again. Ukraine and several nations have expressed outrage over the reversal.
Demarcus Henry commits to North Carolina: Five-star wing gives Michael Malone massive recruiting win
Five-star forward Demarcus Henry committed to North Carolina on Friday, giving first-year coach Michael Malone his first major recruiting win. Henry is the No. 4 overall player and top-ranked small forward in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
Why the King’s Caribbean tour could be ‘biggest risk of his reign’
King Charles III embarks on a Caribbean tour starting Tuesday, visiting three nations in nine days while navigating contentious debates over slavery reparations and potential republicanism movements.
Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war on Ukraine
Bulgaria held its presidential election with leading candidates divided over the country’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine, amid economic hardship and maritime security concerns.
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2 GW HVDC Is Becoming Standard. The Rest Of The Grid Isn’t.
HVDC transmission technology is becoming standardized with 2 GW systems becoming common building blocks, but grid infrastructure and regulatory frameworks have not kept pace with this development.
More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared – is your area affected?
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales face drought conditions, with Wessex Water becoming the latest provider to impose a hosepipe ban, affecting nearly 30 million people total.
World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report
A draft UN report finds countries are falling short on 22 of 23 nature conservation targets for 2030, warning that accelerated action is needed to achieve global biodiversity goals.
Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced criticism for proposing to cut electric vehicle sales targets and accepting North Sea oil drilling as devastating wildfires swept across the UK amid climate emergency conditions.
Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced £65m in funding to support drought-affected farmers in England, following pressure from Labour MPs and grassroots members to prioritize climate crisis response.
Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds
Carbon pollution has driven a massive expansion of marine heatwaves across European waters this summer, with temperatures reaching 6C above normal levels, according to new research.
The threatening thaw: climate professor on heatwave risks to tipping point of permafrost
Permafrost thaw driven by heatwaves and wildfires poses major climate risks, as thawing ground could release 200-300 gigatons of carbon equivalent this century, according to a leading climate researcher.
Higgs Boson was UK triumph, but British physics faces ‘catastrophic’ cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to major particle physics upgrades, raising concerns among scientists about funding cuts to fundamental research amid government emphasis on applied science priorities.
A pizza-sized ocean predator and a tribe are trying to protect each other. Here’s how
The Samish Indian Nation and University of Washington researchers released 20 lab-bred sunflower stars into the Pacific Ocean to help restore the critically endangered species decimated by disease.
Pollen has a surprising problem — and honeybees have found a way around it
Research shows honeybees can adjust their feeding based on amino acid balance in pollen, and they process pollen into nutrient-rich foods for larvae, compensating for nutritional gaps in individual plant sources.
MIT physicists discover electrons rebuilding like ice inside a quantum material
MIT researchers observed how two distinct electron wave patterns in a quantum material rebuild after disruption, revealing they form through fundamentally different mechanisms.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
High UV levels across the UK this week pose skin cancer risks, though some sun exposure is essential for vitamin D production. Proper protection using sunscreen SPF 30+, protective clothing, and shade avoidance during peak hours can reduce harm.