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Andy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britain’s role in slave trade
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed openness to a formal apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade ahead of a Commonwealth summit, though he rejected financial reparations demands.
Stranded in the Cook Islands: Why I can’t get home to Sri Lanka
A 50-year-old Sri Lankan woman has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years after following faulty immigration advice, unable to obtain transit visas needed to return home.
Australian MP Helen Haines’ condition improves after alleged car attack
Australian independent MP Helen Haines, 65, improved to serious but stable condition after losing both legs in an alleged deliberate car attack outside her office five days ago. A suspect has been arrested and charged.
Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Water supplies have reached crisis levels in Yemen’s third-largest city of Taiz as Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensify their siege, leaving over 1 million residents rationing scarce drinking water amid fuel and food shortages.
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AI Music Generator Suno Strikes Licensing Deal With BMG as It Preps New Label-Backed Models
AI music generator Suno has secured a licensing partnership with BMG, covering use of the label’s recordings and songs in training its models as it develops new licensed versions of its technology.
Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan’s Unwell Media Company Valued at $500 Million After Investment From Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL
Unwell, the media company co-founded by Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan, has secured its first outside investment from Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL, valuing the business at $500 million.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s Equinor nearly doubled profits to $11.5 billion in the second quarter, benefiting from elevated oil and gas prices triggered by regional geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Averaged 70% Growth Over The Last Three Years
U.S. utility-scale battery storage capacity reached nearly 52 GW by mid-2026, with operators planning to add 54 GW over the next two and a half years, marking sustained rapid expansion.
AI Data Centers Are A Regional US Grid Issue, Not A Global Power Crisis
AI data centers are creating significant new electricity demand in concentrated US regions, but global impact remains modest at under 3% of world consumption by 2030, with substantial uncertainty around long-term forecasts.
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Plan Stalls One Year After Washington Breakthrough
One year after signing a provisional peace deal, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the US report progress on infrastructure projects but face obstacles in finalizing a comprehensive peace agreement.
Middle East War Pushes China Toward the Arctic Trade Route
China’s shipping firm Sea Legend launches the first regular container service through Arctic waters, offering an alternative to Middle East routes threatened by Houthi attacks and geopolitical tensions.
Alaska’s $55B LNG Mega-Project In Talks With More Buyers Ahead Of FID
Alaska LNG, a $55 billion megaproject, is advancing toward a final investment decision after securing offtake agreements for over 13 million metric tons and negotiating with two additional potential buyers.
Inside the U.S.–Israel–Saudi Plan to Cut Iran Out of Global Oil
The U.S., Israel, and Saudi Arabia are developing infrastructure projects designed to bypass Iranian-controlled maritime chokepoints and reduce Tehran’s control over global oil flows.
Germany’s Hydrogen Industry Is Overselling Its 6 GW Reservation Headline
Germany’s hydrogen industry reported nearly 6 GW in pipeline capacity reservations, but analysis reveals this figure double-counts network capacity and represents minimal actual commercial commitment to hydrogen production or consumption.
‘It’s very challenging’: how the Duke of Westminster’s farm is taking on the climate crisis
The Duke of Westminster’s dairy farm faces mounting pressures from climate change, including devastating heatwaves that reduce milk production and recent fertiliser shortages triggered by the Iran war conflict.
Scientists define a new category of heat wave: ‘Snow eaters’
Scientists have formally defined a new category of heat wave called “snow eaters,” characterized by sustained above-freezing temperatures that can double snowmelt rates and cause significant flooding.