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Jesus de Miguel: Tenerife striker dies after on-field collision
Jesus de Miguel, a 30-year-old Tenerife striker, died after sustaining head and chest injuries during a Spanish second-division match collision on Monday.
Agoa: Donald Trump to remove Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal
The Trump administration has notified Congress of plans to remove South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade programme effective January 1, 2027, citing trade barriers and other concerns.
Almost a quarter of European airline pilots fly when too fatigued to work
A survey of nearly 7,200 European airline pilots found that three-quarters have experienced microsleeps in the cockpit, while almost a quarter routinely fly despite being fatigued.
Salon owners in Brierley Hill urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow
Over 2,000 salon owners have signed a letter urging Chancellor John Healey to reduce VAT on hair and beauty services from 20% to 10% in this week’s Budget, citing rising costs and staffing pressures.
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U.S. Diesel Exports Hit Record High as Global Supply Crunch Deepens
U.S. diesel exports reached a record 1.9 million barrels last week as global supply constraints intensify due to Gulf disruptions and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening due to climate change, with potential implications for Britain’s weather patterns and global climate systems.
Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are calling for mandatory air conditioning in all new UK homes to address rising temperatures from climate change, citing health risks during increasingly severe heatwaves.
PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Climate scientists who helped design Greater Manchester’s carbon neutral target are urging the prime minister to reject new North Sea oil drilling approvals, saying it contradicts his previous climate commitments.
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Claims that Europe is experiencing its quietest wildfire year in 2026 are misleading, as data include Russia’s vast territories where fire activity is below average, obscuring exceptional fire seasons in France and Spain.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research finds that correcting public misperceptions about climate action support does not automatically increase individual engagement in climate-friendly behaviors, challenging previous assumptions about boosting climate action.
How wildfire smoke is reshaping childhood
Wildfire smoke increasingly disrupts childhood in the American West, affecting children’s health, outdoor play, mental well-being, and school operations as smoky summers become more frequent and severe.
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
England’s ambitious housebuilding targets face significant obstacles as water scarcity grips drought-stricken regions in the south and east, with water companies and local councils flagging insufficient infrastructure to support planned housing growth.
Wildfire season is changing. Spokane is showing how.
A trio of wildfires near Spokane destroyed over 700 buildings and displaced tens of thousands of residents, reflecting shifting wildfire patterns driven by climate change and regional drought conditions.
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
China released a five-year climate plan for 2026-2030 that consolidates existing policies while signaling new directions on greenhouse gases, carbon markets, and global climate governance.
Your gas car works fine. Consider an EV anyway, scientists say.
A new study finds that replacing a gas vehicle with an electric one yields roughly 50 percent lifetime emissions savings, even when swapping a nearly new car.
In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source
Utah’s solar generation surpassed all other electricity sources for the first time in May 2026, marking a significant milestone in the state’s shift away from coal-dependent power production.