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‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK
Scottish islanders face record diesel prices exceeding 220p per litre, significantly higher than UK mainland rates, straining transportation and living costs in remote communities.
Senegal’s Ambitious Plan to Slash Electricity Costs and Boost Energy Security
Senegal is pursuing energy diversification through renewable projects and natural gas development to reduce electricity costs and enhance energy security under its Vision 2050 plan.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A primary school teaching assistant lost her job due to endometriosis, a condition affecting one in 10 women. A new inquiry found nearly half of women with the condition have lost income due to their symptoms.
Ageing users and record deaths – the data behind Britain’s £9.8bn-a-year cocaine habit
Cocaine consumption in England rose 26% between 2021 and 2025, reaching an estimated £9.8bn annual market, with deaths hitting record levels as aging users face greater health risks.
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After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive
Kochi’s once-thriving Jewish community has dwindled to just a handful of members, with the last local congregants working to preserve centuries of history and religious tradition in historic synagogues now visited mainly by tourists.
Suspended priest in Grenada turns to calypso to preach about sexual abuse and Gaza
A suspended Catholic priest in Grenada is using calypso music to discuss topics including Gaza and sexual abuse within the church after being barred from officiating religious services.
The leader of Armenia’s Apostolic Church faces trial amid a feud with the government
The head of Armenia’s Apostolic Church appeared in court on charges of defying an order to reinstate a defrocked bishop, part of escalating tensions with the government over territorial concessions and normalization with Azerbaijan.
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim nominated by Michigan Democrats for U.S. Senate, but his historic candidacy has coincided with increased anti-Muslim rhetoric in politics and communities nationwide.
A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan’s controversial shrine to the war dead
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo honors 2.4 million war dead, including 14 Class-A war criminals, making it both a sacred memorial and a source of international controversy regarding Japan’s wartime past.
Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
Christians in Israel, comprising less than 2% of the population, report rising harassment and fear of expressing their faith visibly, prompting protective measures and government intervention efforts.
A temple stampede and a hotel fire in eastern India kill 14 and injure several
A stampede at a Hindu temple in Bihar killed seven people and injured more than a dozen, while a hotel fire in West Bengal killed at least seven others during a period of pilgrimage.
‘We didn’t feel safe’: Booking.com users face battle to get money back
Booking.com users report difficulties obtaining refunds for substandard accommodations, as the platform’s terms state it is not contractually liable for disputes between guests and hosts.
Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud
A Metro Bank customer reported losing over £14,000 to fraudsters who used his payment details to purchase credits for the AI chatbot Claude after the bank’s security measures failed to prevent multiple unauthorized transactions.
Homeowners are paying much more for insurance — and keeping coverage is getting harder
Homeowners insurance premiums are rising faster than inflation nationwide, with some regions seeing increases exceeding 40% since 2018. Simultaneously, insurers are dropping customers at elevated rates, making coverage harder to obtain.
What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary race may mean for Social Security
Connecticut’s Democratic primary victory by Luke Bronin over incumbent Rep. John Larson, a Social Security expansion advocate, may influence how Congress addresses the program’s 2032 funding shortfall.
Dollar falls to lowest since early June as rate hike bets fade
The dollar fell to its lowest level in over two months as traders reduced rate hike expectations amid softer economic data, lifting the euro and yen.