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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.
The clues that hint our planet might be heating faster than we realised
Scientists believe declining sulphur pollution from clean-air policies is removing a cooling effect, slightly accelerating global warming alongside rising carbon dioxide emissions.
Trump says he may move White House press corps to new location
President Trump suggested he may relocate White House journalists to a different location, though he denied reports of removing the press briefing room to restore a historic swimming pool underneath.
Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff
Tens of thousands of Lula supporters gathered on Copacabana beach Saturday ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff election against far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, hoping to engineer an unprecedented comeback from the first-round loss.
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UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
The UK economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2026 despite warnings of heavy damage from the Iran war, though analysts caution this resilience may prove temporary.
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms £2.9bn a year
Labour’s zero hours contract reforms could cost businesses up to £2.9bn annually, according to government analysis released this week, though estimates vary depending on the eventual policy threshold.
Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
Flock, a US surveillance technology company, is implementing new safeguards against police misuse after its founder acknowledged the protections should have been deployed earlier.
Is Australia’s Buy Now Pay Later boom at an end?
Australia’s buy now pay later sector faces slowdown as new account applications fell 35% and regulatory changes reduced its appeal, though major operators like Afterpay continue expanding into new merchant categories.
Tesla paid Elon Musk 2.5m times more as CEO than its average worker in 2025
Elon Musk received over 2.5 million times the compensation of Tesla’s average worker in 2025, according to a labor union report on executive pay disparities.
BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules
BAE Systems will pay $36 million in penalties after violating US arms export regulations 104 times, including unauthorized technical data transfers to China and other countries.
Three men will be executed the same day as US sees steep rise in death penalty
Three men are scheduled to be executed on the same day in different US states, marking the first simultaneous executions in 16 years amid a significant rise in capital punishment nationwide.
Bruno Foucher: French ambassador to CAR faces disciplinary action over misconduct
France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to the Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct involving women at his official residence.
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria from May 12-15 at Arena Burgas, following the country’s first-ever contest victory earlier this year.
Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
Taiwan deliberately slowed mobile internet to text-only speeds across seven cities as part of its annual Han Kuang military defense exercises, which simulate response to potential Chinese military invasion.
Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?
A series of Houthi attacks in recent weeks has intensified tensions between the pro-Iranian rebels and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, threatening to reignite the conflict that had calmed since a 2022 truce.
Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
US lawmakers are expressing concern over reports of deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East, including accounts of sailors attempting to jump overboard.