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BBC FM radio transmissions suspended in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has suspended BBC FM radio transmissions across the country, citing repeated violations. The BBC remains a primary news source for millions of Afghans.
Cholera cases surge in Yemen as conflict intensifies, WHO says
Yemen’s suspected cholera cases tripled in three weeks as conflict-driven displacement worsens disease spread, the WHO reported, with only a fraction of needed emergency funding secured.
Stephen Pedley obituary
Stephen Pedley, who served as bishop of Lancaster from 1998 to 2005, has died at age 85. The Church of England cleric was known for his pastoral care, warmth, and infectious laughter.
‘We live with a big burden’: survivor of abusive Spotlight priest hopes clergyman’s death brings closure
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a defrocked Boston priest says the clergyman’s recent death in prison offers hope for closure to victims and their families seeking justice.
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Canada Haunts Trump With New Offshore Wind Nightmare
Nova Scotia plans to develop offshore wind resources through the Wind West project, which could generate enough clean energy to power a quarter of Canada’s electricity needs while supporting US-Canada energy partnerships.
Europe Outbids Asia for LNG as Prices Surge 150%
Liquefied natural gas prices have surged 150% since February as European buyers outbid Asian importers for limited supplies amid seasonal demand increases and supply disruptions.
Energy Giants Are Betting Billions on a World of Longer Oil Routes
Energy companies are aggressively investing in maritime infrastructure and floating LNG assets as geopolitical fragmentation reshapes global energy trade routes, with record crude tanker orders and potential billion-dollar infrastructure acquisitions.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A retired Scottish homeowner who installed solar panels and a heat pump found his electricity bills soared when power prices surged, forcing him to switch back to gas heating despite renewable technology’s efficiency advantages.
Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge
A Climate Council report projects Australia will experience $855.1 billion in coastal flooding damages by 2100, affecting over 267,000 properties and 2 million hectares of land as sea levels continue to rise.
El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century
Indonesia’s wildfires are tracking toward record-breaking emissions levels as of early September, with carbon output matching 2015’s intense season during another strong El Niño event.
Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu
The Royal Horticultural Society now recommends excluding cauliflower from home vegetable gardens due to extreme heat and drought conditions affecting crop viability across the UK.
As extreme weather worsens, Black and Hispanic homeowners are paying more for insurance
A recent report finds homeowners in Hispanic and Black communities pay significantly higher home insurance premiums than those in white communities, with disparities ranging from 16 to 30 percent.
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental defenders, report says
Colombia and Brazil accounted for 65 of at least 124 killings of environmental activists globally in 2025, with Latin America representing 85% of documented deaths.
When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds in the UK?
UK red squirrel populations have collapsed from 3.5 million to under 300,000, largely due to competition from grey squirrels introduced in the 19th century. Conservation efforts now focus on controlling grey populations through lethal means and testing new fertility control methods.
Scientists discover the first diplodocus ever found outside North America
Paleontologists have identified the first Diplodocus fossil ever found outside North America, discovered in Spain and providing evidence of dinosaur movement between continents during the Late Jurassic period.
Hummingbird hawk moths and ivy bees: The insects growing in number as temperatures rise
Hummingbird hawk moths, ivy bees, and wasp spiders are appearing in growing numbers across the West Midlands as temperatures rise, with 2026 marking a record year for sightings.