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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.
Two rescued after Nairobi building collapse with five still missing
Two people have been rescued from a building collapse in Nairobi, with five still missing. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the building owner and contractor.
Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is expected to bring winds exceeding 80mph and heavy rain to northern UK parts this weekend, with amber weather warnings issued for Scotland and northern England.
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Eclipse warning: All the key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Eye experts warn people to watch for vision damage from eclipse exposure, with symptoms including blurred vision, dark spots, and light sensitivity. Around 70 people suffered sight damage from the 1999 UK eclipse.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday’s primary after an unusually expensive campaign season totaling roughly $125 million in spending across five competitive races for open seats.
David Crowley’s razor-thin primary win sets up Wisconsin governor’s race against Trump’s pick
David Crowley narrowly won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, setting up a general election matchup against Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the closely contested swing state governor’s race.
A Kansas town will pay $850K to end a reporter’s lawsuit over a 2023 raid on her paper’s offices
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle a former reporter’s federal lawsuit over a 2023 police raid on her newspaper’s offices that sparked national press freedom concerns.
Pa. has quietly passed a law undermining a court decision on lucrative mineral rights
Pennsylvania legislature passed a law this summer overturning a state Supreme Court decision that awarded mineral rights valued at approximately $1 billion to the Proctor family trust, sparking constitutional concerns.
Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency
Donald Trump’s second presidency has generated $2.2 billion in personal revenue through cryptocurrency holdings, Truth Social expansion, and foreign business deals, alarming legal experts and Democrats who characterize his conduct as unprecedented corruption.
Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks
Republican senators criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for excluding Democrats from classified briefings on a proposed $1.5 trillion military budget increase, warning the approach could undermine passage and jeopardize spending priorities.
Third person dies at New Jersey immigration detention center
A Guatemalan immigrant is the third person to die connected to a New Jersey ICE detention center that reopened in May 2025, raising questions about agency accountability after policy changes.
Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Graham Platner, the former Maine Democratic Senate nominee who withdrew his campaign in July, is scheduled to speak at a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth, marking one of his first public appearances since ending his race.
Kennedy Center board votes again to renovate building and inscribe Trump’s name on it – report
The Kennedy Center board voted to renovate the building and add an inscription crediting Trump, despite a federal judge’s May order to remove his name from the facade.
Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks
President Trump signed a memorandum authorizing private companies to conduct offensive cyber-attacks against foreign criminal organizations under government direction and control.
Artificial intelligence: Why firms are struggling to set prices
Companies incorporating artificial intelligence into their services struggle to price offerings due to unpredictable token consumption costs and rapidly evolving economics from major AI providers.