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Nature: New strategy to restore protection for nature in Northern Ireland launched
Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister launches a Nature Recovery Strategy to restore biodiversity, with only one of 49 priority habitats meeting protection standards.
Q&A: Why are UK energy bills so high – and how could they be lowered?
UK household energy bills reached £1,723 annually in October 2026, with further increases forecast for January 2027 amid high gas prices driven by geopolitical tensions. Experts debate whether accelerating renewable energy transition or pursuing alternative approaches would best address sustained price pressures.
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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Will India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement force Modi’s BJP to rethink its politics?
India’s ruling BJP suffered a significant electoral defeat in a key Bihar constituency while facing sustained youth protests over exam leaks, raising questions about the party’s political dominance and approach to dissent.
Inside the UK’s ‘stressful’ cost of living crisis Burnham hopes to tackle
A UK family’s struggle with food bank use and housing insecurity highlights the ongoing cost of living crisis, which Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to address through a 10-year plan focusing on housing, welfare reform, and local economic investment.
After Hormuz, China looks to the promise – and peril – of the Arctic’s ‘ice silk road’
China launched its first scheduled commercial shipping service through the Arctic’s northern sea route, a 5,500km passage that can halve transit time from China to Europe but carries significant environmental and political risks.
Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
Ferrari’s first electric vehicle, the Luce, sold for $40 million at charity auction, shattering records despite backlash from critics who questioned the car’s departure from brand tradition.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, star of television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ has died at age 36. Her father announced her passing on Sunday, though no cause was disclosed.
The Iran war is forcing families to choose between school for their kids or survival
Rising fuel costs from the Iran war are forcing families across Southeast Asia and Africa to choose between school and survival, with up to 23.4 million children at risk of poverty.
Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Ukraine has launched sustained drone attacks on Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, destroying billions of dollars in merchandise across roughly 20 warehouse facilities and striking a major blow to the company and broader economy.
Sydney Swans: Aussie rules footy players under investigation as police probe sexual assault claim
Several Sydney Swans AFL players have been referred to police following an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel early Sunday morning, with Victoria Police launching an investigation into a reported sexual assault.
South Korea: One killed in Geoje landslide as record rains hit southern region
A landslide in South Korea’s Geoje killed one person and injured two others as the region faced record rainfall exceeding 400mm overnight and 124.5mm in a single hour.
Monday briefing: What can Andy Burnham learn from Spain’s Pedro Sánchez?
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has endured as a progressive European leader while managing domestic corruption scandals and political challenges, offering lessons for UK politicians like Andy Burnham.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Russia to meet with President Putin and strengthen bilateral ties, marking his seventh trip to the country since the military took power.
After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
The Trump administration is expanding U.S. military operations in Latin America to land-based campaigns, securing agreements with Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras for joint operations against criminal groups, following earlier boat strikes that killed hundreds in the region.