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Altnagelvin: No money for new emergency department, minister says
Northern Ireland’s health minister says a new emergency department at Altnagelvin hospital remains a priority but currently lacks funding, with an estimated cost of around £73m.
Judge blocks US sanctions on rights groups helping ICC Gaza war crimes inquiry
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from imposing sanctions on two American human rights groups assisting the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged Gaza war crimes.
Hard Questions About the Permitting Bill
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 offers strong renewable energy provisions but could enable significant additional fossil fuel development, raising questions about its net climate impact.
More Than 1 Million Comments Opposing Roadless Rule Rollback
More than 1 million public comments opposed the Trump administration’s proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, with 99% supporting protection of national forests.
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‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ Was Inspired by Universal Monsters and Hammer Horror Movies
Aardman’s latest Shaun the Sheep film draws inspiration from Universal monsters and Hammer horror productions while maintaining family-friendly storytelling through visual gags and minimal dialogue.
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren on Their ‘MobLand’ Season 2 Return: “Pure Lunacy”
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren return for MobLand season two on Paramount+, with their characters freshly out of jail and embroiled in crime family operations alongside Tom Hardy.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces potential electricity shortages during a near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate significant solar power generation while demand surges due to summer heat.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, replacing Albert Manifold who was controversially removed after eight months in the role amid governance concerns.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
North Sea oil and gas industry calls for early scrapping of windfall tax by 2027, citing need for investment as energy bills expected to hit three-year highs this winter.
The Race to Build a World Beyond Hormuz
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the Strait of Hormuz will become economically irrelevant within two years, as the U.S. reduces reliance on Persian Gulf oil through domestic production and Canadian imports.
The Oil Market’s Backup Plan Is Breaking Down
Drone strikes have forced Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West Pipeline, a critical backup route for oil exports, while Iran-aligned Houthi forces threaten another vital shipping corridor in the Red Sea.
Kazakhstan Turns to Russian Gas as Domestic Demand Surges
Kazakhstan plans to significantly increase natural gas imports from Russia, tripling purchases to meet surging domestic demand, though potential new US sanctions could complicate the deal.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic’s ocean circulation system could weaken or shift as the planet warms, potentially triggering more extreme weather swings across Britain and beyond.
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
A global transition away from oil could trigger conflict, migration, and economic instability in oil-dependent nations unless governments take coordinated action, according to research from the E3G thinktank.
Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
Research identifies Portsmouth, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol and Nottingham as British cities most vulnerable to extreme heat by century’s end, with urban heat islands creating dangerous conditions in areas lacking green space.
Trump topples the last pillar of Biden’s climate agenda
The Trump administration has repealed the Biden administration’s 2024 carbon emissions rule for power plants, eliminating federal regulations requiring coal plants to either shut down or install carbon capture technology.