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Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European car manufacturers facing decline from competition and industry challenges are increasingly pursuing defense contracts, with Ford, Renault, and Volkswagen among those pivoting military production to utilize unused capacity.
How Poundland grew from Wolverhampton market to retail giant
Poundland, the budget retailer founded in 1990, faces administration after US owner Gordon Brothers withdrew funding and rejected a takeover bid, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests supporting students’ demands for school improvements and criticizing government policing tactics, though clashes erupted in multiple cities.
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
A 36-year-old British woman died on Tuesday in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from a strong current during a snorkelling trip near Bimini.
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Global Diesel Crunch Worsens Ahead of Peak Winter Demand
Global diesel supply faces mounting pressure as demand rises heading into winter, with shortages already appearing in Southeast Asia and European refineries operating at reduced capacity due to geopolitical disruptions and regulatory pressures.
Colombia Revives Oil And Gas After Four-Year Renewable Energy Push
Colombia’s newly elected right-wing president pledges to revive the oil and gas sector after four years of renewable energy expansion under his left-wing predecessor, signaling a shift toward balancing fossil fuel production with continued clean energy development.
The Hormuz Shock Is Far From Over
Shipping transits through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted Monday morning despite reported progress toward an Iran-Oman deal, with global supply-chain stress persisting near pandemic-era highs.
Your gas car works fine. Consider an EV anyway, scientists say.
A new study finds that replacing a gas vehicle with an electric vehicle, even a relatively new one, yields approximately 50 percent lifetime emissions savings and quickly compensates for manufacturing impacts.
A new type of levee is taking root in Northern California
Northern California is piloting a new type of levee that uses native plants and gentle slopes instead of steep barriers, providing both flood protection and habitat restoration for endangered wildlife.
Scientists tracked 12 people in Antarctica for 10 months—what happened could shape future Mars missions
Scientists tracked 12 crew members at Antarctica’s Concordia Station over ten months, finding that increased physical contact did not improve team cohesion and often increased conflict in isolated environments.
UCLA scientists discover how to guide heat like light at room temperature
UCLA researchers demonstrated that heat can be guided like light through boron arsenide at room temperature, offering potential applications for advanced electronics and quantum technologies.
Potatoes may have given Indigenous Andeans a digestive superpower
Researchers found that Indigenous Andeans carry more copies of a starch-digestion gene than any other population, likely due to natural selection favoring potato consumption over thousands of years.
Isle of Man ‘very well placed’ for solar eclipse spectacular
The Isle of Man is positioned for an optimal view of Wednesday’s solar eclipse, with the moon expected to obscure approximately 93% of the sun at peak coverage.
Medical colleges condemn scrapping of NHS placements for overseas doctors
UK’s NHS has discontinued the Medical Training Initiative, which annually placed 400-500 overseas doctors in British hospitals for skills development, drawing criticism from medical colleges.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Jet lag occurs when your body clock struggles to adjust to rapid time zone changes, causing sleep disruption and daytime sleepiness. Exposure to natural light, exercise, and meal timing can help reset circadian rhythms faster.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate has doubled to 30% since 1993, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 separate government strategies, with rates rising fastest among young adults aged 16-24.