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Jesus de Miguel death: Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono experiencing ‘most difficult days of my life’
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono says he is experiencing “the most difficult days of my life” following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, who died after a collision during a Spanish second division match.
Rafael Nadal: Tennis legend set to join Real Madrid board of directors
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is set to join Real Madrid’s board of directors pending member approval later this month, the Spanish football club announced.
UK government promises disabled air passengers better safeguards
The UK government pledges enhanced protections for disabled air passengers, including safeguards against wheelchair damage and trained staff support following a review of air travel incidents.
European air fares could rise by as much as 20% in 2027, Ryanair boss predicts
Ryanair’s chief executive predicts European airfares could surge by up to 20% next year as airlines face elevated jet fuel costs from Middle East conflict disruptions.
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Indigenous leaders give the UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples
Indigenous leaders presented a 12-point plan to the UN calling for sweeping action to protect Indigenous land, rights, and lives amid escalating threats from climate change, violence, and artificial intelligence.
As climate lawsuits advance, the oil industry enters ‘panic mode’
A Washington state wrongful death lawsuit against major oil companies for climate damages has advanced past dismissal motions, signaling growing legal liability threats that the industry is actively working to counter through legislation and federal action.
Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
The UK Liberal Democrats propose mandatory air conditioning in all new homes and essential public buildings to address rising temperatures and heat-related health risks.
‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.
New polling suggests Democratic candidates emphasizing climate change could gain support rather than lose it, challenging the party’s recent shift toward downplaying the issue.
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 they include vast Russian territories where fire activity is below average, obscuring severe conditions in France and Spain.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
A new study finds that while most people support climate action, far fewer actually perform climate-friendly behaviors, and simply correcting misperceptions about others’ support may not drive real-world action.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s intense heatwaves are forcing a reckoning over whether to invest in air conditioning or focus on passive cooling and carbon reduction, with vulnerable populations facing particular risks.
Drought declared for whole of Wales amid sustained high temperatures
Wales has been declared in drought across the entire country due to sustained high temperatures and record-low rainfall, affecting rivers, wildlife, and agriculture amid wildfire risks.
Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn
Environmental groups warn that orbital datacenters proposed by SpaceX and Blue Origin would release dangerous pollution levels that could alter Earth’s atmosphere and be catastrophic for the planet.
AI reveals explosive bursts in bird evolution
University of Michigan researchers used AI to analyze over 170,000 skeletal measurements from bird specimens, revealing that songbird evolution occurred in rapid bursts coinciding with major climate shifts rather than at a steady pace.
Ultrafast X-rays capture chemistry unfolding atom by atom
Scientists used ultrafast X-ray pulses to observe how energy moves through a molecule after absorbing light, revealing that different atoms register distinct aspects of the chemical transformation at the atomic scale.
Butterflies thrive in Kent micro-reserve garden
A garden in Kent has become a successful micro-reserve, hosting about 25% of the UK’s butterfly species across 16 different types, compared to typical gardens with only 5-10 species.