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US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
US employers added 178,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%. However, revised figures showed February losses were worse than initially reported.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
English headteachers’ unions have passed motions of no confidence in Ofsted and threaten strike ballots over inspection-related wellbeing concerns, citing a 2023 coroner’s finding linking an inspection to a headteacher’s death.
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.
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
A planned strike by North Sea oil workers at Apache could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, according to the Unite union, after pay negotiations broke down.
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Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
Ye announces two St. Petersburg concerts this October, marking the biggest Western artist performance in Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with tickets selling out within hours.
BBC, A24’s ‘The Ministry of Time’ Series Casts Aoife Hinds, Billy Howle as Leads
The BBC and A24 have announced leads Aoife Hinds and Billy Howle for the drama series The Ministry of Time, based on Kaliane Bradley’s bestselling novel, with filming underway in London.
Diego Luna on Challenging How Migrants Are Viewed With ‘Ashes’: ‘We’re Not Thinking About What They Left Behind’
Diego Luna discussed his directorial feature “Ashes,” which follows a Mexican woman reuniting with her mother in Spain, at the Sarajevo Film Festival, emphasizing the film’s focus on what migrants leave behind.
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Shell’s net profit more than doubled to $9.8bn in the second quarter as oil and gas prices surged following Middle East disruptions, marking its second-highest quarterly earnings on record.
China Is Making More Aluminum. Its Emissions May Still Be Peaking.
China’s aluminum production rose 2.4% in 2025 and 3.8% in early 2026, complicating earlier predictions that emissions had peaked. Cleaner electricity sources and recycling improvements may allow the sector to reduce emissions while maintaining high output levels.
Q&A: What Does China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for Coal Mean for Climate Action?
China published a five-year coal development plan covering 2026-2030 that emphasizes coal’s role in energy security without setting a specific deadline for peaking coal consumption, reflecting broader priorities around energy stability.
China’s Solar Industry Slows Down Due to Industry Pressures
China’s solar industry is decelerating after years of rapid expansion, facing manufacturing overcapacity, market-based pricing shifts, and slower installation rates despite maintaining global manufacturing dominance.
Why Libya’s Next Oil Pipeline Could Be a Geopolitical Game-Changer
Egypt and Libya are actively discussing a proposed 800-kilometer crude oil pipeline connecting Tobruk to Alexandria, with over $1 billion in estimated costs, though financing and final capacity remain undecided.
U.S. Shale Majors Cut Spending Despite Higher Oil Prices
Major U.S. shale oil producers are reducing capital spending and prioritizing debt reduction and shareholder returns despite elevated global oil prices, threatening future production growth amid tightening market conditions.
ScottishPower Renewables & Masdar Mark Major Engineering Milestone at East Anglia THREE Windfarm
ScottishPower Renewables and Masdar have completed foundation installation at the £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm off Suffolk, marking a major engineering milestone for the 1.4GW clean energy project.
Sunrun to Supply Voltus with Energy Capacity for AI Hyperscaler Agreements
Sunrun and Voltus announced an agreement to supply energy capacity from residential battery and solar systems to support AI data centers in PJM and MISO grid regions.
Europe’s Banks Are Treating Hydrogen As A Niche, Not An Economy
European banks are treating hydrogen primarily as a niche industrial application rather than a transformative economy-wide solution, with financing flowing only to projects with existing demand like refineries.