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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.
Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to net zero by 2050 following the government’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield, pledging to block new North Sea licences while supporting energy workers through the transition.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies
U.S. birth rates reached a record low in 2025, driven by declining births among younger women, though births among women ages 30-45 are increasing as more delay motherhood.
‘Bolso shows all signs of fascism’: the journalist who predicted Brazil’s future – and paid the ultimate price
British journalist Dom Phillips predicted Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency would threaten the Amazon and endanger journalists. Phillips was murdered in 2022 while reporting on environmental issues in Brazil.
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Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes drop in Danube River level
Romania shut down its only nuclear power plant due to dangerously low Danube River water levels caused by extreme heat, cutting about 20% of the nation’s electricity supply.
Concern grows over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
Thousands of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, deployed for over 250 days, are reporting food shortages, plumbing failures, and mental health concerns, prompting lawmakers to demand Pentagon accountability.
Air India to test all pilots for banned substances
Air India announced comprehensive substance testing for all pilots effective immediately, expanding beyond regulatory requirements following an incident involving a senior pilot’s positive drug test.
Michael Ryan: Family of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages
A Chicago jury awarded $29 million in damages to the family of Michael Ryan, an Irish UN employee killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash that killed 157 people.
US economy shows steady job growth in January amid Biden-Trump transition
US employers added 143,000 jobs in January as the labor market continued steady growth during the presidential transition, with unemployment holding at 4%.
US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since pandemic
US employers added 50,000 jobs in December, capping the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic, though the unemployment rate fell to 4.4% from 4.6% in November.
Parents of baby girl killed at nursery fear unsafe sleeping ‘rife’ in sector across England
Parents of a nine-month-old who died at a nursery in an unsafe sleeping position fear poor practices may be widespread across English childcare facilities, prompting new regulatory changes.
College Uncovered: Who should hold power over higher education?
The Trump administration’s sweeping overhaul of federal higher education policy, taking effect in July, imposes new graduate student loan caps and reshapes research funding authority, raising questions about affordability and scientific independence.
Students face ‘ticking timebomb’ of debt and higher taxes
A thinktank analysis warns that English university students face mounting debt and higher tax rates, with repayments more than double those under earlier loan schemes, creating what researchers call a “ticking timebomb.”
Cambridge agrees to hold independent inquiry into Jason Arday appointment
Cambridge University will conduct an independent inquiry into Jason Arday’s professorship appointment after he resigned following scrutiny of his career claims and credentials.
June Diamond obituary
June Diamond, an English educator who led initiatives supporting unemployed adults and later taught at Leeds University, has died at 76.
How 2 Lawsuits Could Tee Up National Academic Freedom Fight
Two AAUP lawsuits against Texas universities challenge policies restricting faculty discussion of race, gender, and sexual orientation, potentially setting up a national academic freedom battle before conservative appellate courts.