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Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is calling on Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh to approve the Rosebank oil field development in the North Atlantic, reflecting intensifying political debate within Labour over the project.
Guest post: Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th year in a row
Greenland’s ice sheet lost approximately 135 billion tonnes of ice over the 12-month period ending in August 2026, marking the 30th consecutive year of net ice loss.
Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds
A study finds that insolvent businesses reacquired by previous management in pre-pack administrations are significantly more likely to fail again and repay substantially less to creditors.
Retail leads the way on paternity leave as government urged to improve offer
Major UK retailers like Marks & Spencer and Tesco have significantly enhanced paternity leave offerings to six weeks at full pay, far exceeding the statutory two-week minimum, while campaigners urge government reform.
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JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks
JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon urges UK Chancellor John Healey against imposing a windfall tax on banks, warning higher levies could reduce jobs and damage the business environment.
Virgin Trains gets go ahead to run services to Europe in new blow to Eurostar monopoly
Virgin Trains has secured track access approval to run up to 20 daily services between London and continental European cities starting in 2030, challenging Eurostar’s three-decade monopoly on cross-Channel rail routes.
Alarmed by the alarm: people react to ‘severe alert’ on phones over UK wildfires
Thousands of people in England and Wales received emergency alerts about severe wildfires, with some criticizing the alert system as overly broad during unprecedented fire conditions across the region.
Hurricane Lala: Hawaii battles with flash floods and strong winds
Category one Hurricane Lala swept near Hawaii’s Big Island, causing flash floods and mudslides that destroyed over 100 homes and left more than 200,000 without power.
Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way
Brazil’s leftist President Lula launched his campaign for a historic fourth term, vowing to prevent the far-right’s return while facing off against Jair Bolsonaro’s son in October’s election.
Wildfires kill two in Greece and torch Belgian nature reserve
An elderly couple died in wildfires on a Greek island while Belgium battles its largest modern wildfire, part of a broader wave of blazes across Europe driven by intense heat conditions.
Five teenagers killed after car driven on wrong side of Irish motorway
Five teenagers died and four others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on an Irish motorway involving a car traveling in the wrong direction on Sunday.
Thailand has a gun problem – 10 million of them
Thailand has an estimated 10 million civilian-owned guns, including 4 million unlicensed firearms, contributing to 2,000-3,000 annual gun deaths amid a culture that views weapons as status symbols.
Slavery reparations: Why Ghana is leading the demand for compensation
Ghana is leading global efforts to secure reparations for slavery, hosting a UN resolution and regional summit that drew delegates from approximately 80 countries seeking formal compensation and accountability.
Can the AU make its current Sudan mission count?
An African Union delegation visits Sudan to advance ceasefire efforts, humanitarian access, and political negotiations amid ongoing conflict between the armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
Israeli settlers pitch tents for new illegal outpost in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have established new tent encampments in the West Bank near Ramallah while besieging Palestinian homes in Qusra, with UN officials characterizing the actions as potential war crimes.
At least seven dead in ‘stampede-like’ incident at India temple
At least seven people died and more than a dozen were injured in a stampede-like incident triggered by a falling electricity pole at an Indian temple during a religious gathering.