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Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
North Sea oil workers backed strike action against Apache over pay disputes, with the union warning it could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies by affecting critical offshore platforms and pipeline systems.
Europe Is Now Seriously Rethinking Its Oil Refinery Phase Down
Europe is reconsidering its aggressive phase-down of oil refineries due to energy security concerns and geopolitical instability, recognizing the strategic importance of domestic fuel production for defense and economic resilience.
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety – here’s how to recognise the signs
A 25-year-old woman who frequently visited hospital with chest pain was eventually diagnosed with health anxiety and health-related OCD after tests revealed no physical illness.
Abercynon woman, 93, waits 10 hours on floor for an ambulance
A 93-year-old woman in Wales waited 10 hours on her floor with broken bones before receiving ambulance transport to hospital, raising concerns about emergency service response times.
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Holy water: nuns fight Italian town’s plans to take away their beach club
Italian nuns managing a beach resort since 1946 face losing their concession after local authorities move to comply with EU regulations requiring public bidding for beach operations.
A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
A young Syrian man with hemophilia died in detention after allegedly being beaten by security forces, reviving concerns about torture and abuse in prisons under Syria’s new government.
Europe wildfires: Lecornu heckled over French emergency response
French Prime Minister Lecornu faced heckling during a visit to wildfire-affected regions as blazes continue spreading across Europe, causing deaths and mass evacuations.
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing – here’s what you need to know
Erin Patterson, convicted of poisoning three relatives with toxic mushrooms, is appealing her life sentence on grounds including jury irregularities and improper evidence, while prosecutors also appeal her 33-year parole eligibility.
Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The Justice Department finalized a rule allowing people with felony convictions to apply for restoration of gun ownership rights through a new online application system.
MLB approves sale of San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to private equity billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones at a record $3.9 billion valuation.
Some Pa. schools are cutting off charter students’ access to yellow buses after court ruling
Pennsylvania school districts are shifting charter school students to public transit passes instead of yellow buses following a state Supreme Court ruling, citing rising costs and driver shortages.
Bids start for long-term flood fix feds say will be fast and cheap — but they don’t know what it is
The Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for a long-term glacial flooding solution in Alaska, though officials have not yet determined what the project will be, only that it will be faster and cheaper than previous proposals.
Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., including inappropriate contact with a House staffer.
Netanyahu party campaign billboard likens Mamdani to leaders of Iran and Hezbollah
Netanyahu’s party has featured New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on a campaign billboard alongside leaders of Iran and Hezbollah, escalating their political dispute over Gaza.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks during a pilgrimage in the northeast town of Mukdahan.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England rejected a proposal to restore 30% of its land for nature by 2030, instead passing an alternative motion without specific rewilding targets.