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Ukraine says Russia bombed apartment block as birthday gift for Putin
Russia launched a major overnight strike across Ukraine killing at least 24 people, with a ballistic missile destroying an apartment block in Pryluky. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the attacks a macabre birthday gift for Vladimir Putin, occurring ahead of his 74th birthday.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to air force UXO detonations in Guam
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether the Air Force can continue detonating unexploded ordnance at a Guam beach, a case raising questions about territorial residents’ rights and environmental protection.
Andy Burnham pledges pension triple lock changes to fund care reforms
Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposes ending the state pension triple lock from 2030, linking pension increases to inflation or 2.5% instead of earnings growth, to fund a new national care service.
Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
A coroner has warned of potential future deaths at an east London mental health facility after finding that neglect contributed to a patient’s death at the hands of another patient in 2023.
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New U.S. Sanctions Law Threatens India’s Huge Russian Oil Trade
The U.S. enacted a sanctions law allowing tariffs up to 100% on major Russian oil importers. India, the second-largest buyer of Russian crude, faces potential trade consequences amid bilateral negotiations.
Qatar’s LNG Loss Revives Projects From Argentina to Timor-Leste
Qatar’s LNG capacity disruption from recent strikes has prompted global energy buyers to pursue alternative gas supply projects, with deals valued at approximately $60 billion announced at a regional energy conference.
Ceer Unveils Two New Exobot EVs Into Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Ceer Motors unveiled two new EXOBOT electric vehicles, part of a planned seven-vehicle rollout over five years as the kingdom builds a domestic EV manufacturing base.
Norway’s Electric Ferries Could Find a Big Market in the Philippines
Norwegian maritime technology companies are exploring opportunities to bring electric and hybrid ferry solutions to the Philippines, following increased industry engagement and a recent study visit by Philippine officials.
Irizar Completes Delivery of 31 Electric Buses to Poland’s GZM Network
Spanish manufacturer Irizar completed delivery of 31 battery-electric buses to Poland’s GZM metropolitan region, including 16 articulated and 15 standard vehicles distributed across four municipal operators.
The Philippines Is Taking Its Electric Love Bus Beyond Metro Manila
The Philippines is expanding its electric Love Bus program beyond Metro Manila, deploying battery-powered minibuses across new urban routes and integrating them with community livelihood programs.
US ends limits on coal and gas plant emissions, removing key tool to fight climate crisis
The Trump administration has eliminated EPA limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants, removing a key regulatory tool for addressing climate change.
How Saudi oil scientists ended up working on the world’s most important climate reports
An investigation found at least a dozen IPCC lead authors linked to Saudi Aramco and other oil interests, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in the world’s most authoritative climate reports.
Spain battles climate change on several fronts
Spain grapples with severe wildfires, drought, and extreme heat linked to climate change, threatening its agriculture, tourism, and economy as extreme weather becomes increasingly frequent.
Tropics will be among last places to benefit if global greenhouse gas emissions cut to net zero
New research finds tropical regions will be among the last to benefit from net-zero emissions cuts, with warming inequality persisting for decades even after reaching climate goals.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are monitoring whether the Atlantic’s ocean circulation system may be weakening due to climate change, which could dramatically alter weather patterns and conditions across Britain and Europe.
Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds
A scientific study found climate change likely weakened a glacier that catastrophically collapsed in Nepal and Tibet last month, killing over 1,300 people and leaving thousands missing.