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Venezuela’s Oil Recovery Gains Momentum as New Drilling Rigs Arrive
Venezuela’s oil production is accelerating with the arrival of new drilling equipment, as North American Blue Energy Partners reports output has surged from 18,000 to over 200,000 barrels daily in two years.
U.S. Targets Central Asia’s Energy and Critical Minerals in Major Trade Push
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead a delegation of over 100 companies to Central Asia in October 2026 to advance energy, critical minerals, and trade initiatives across five republics.
Death threats and isolation – the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq
Iraqi women’s rights activists face death threats and isolation while documenting sexual abuse and harassment. Advocates say Iraq lacks adequate legal protections and shelter systems for survivors of gender-based violence.
DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs
French investigators recovered two stolen Renoir paintings from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer using DNA evidence and vehicle-tracking data. Four men face preliminary charges including organized theft.
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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 climate tool and allowing additional carbon pollution in coming years.
Earthshot Prize: Prince William warns world needs to move faster on climate challenges
Prince William warned that global climate action must accelerate, as this year’s Earthshot Prize nominees were announced, ranging from Barcelona to Bhutan to various community initiatives.
Summer wildfires caused ‘catastrophic’ hidden damage, scientists warn
Scientists warn that wildfires across Wales this summer caused “catastrophic” hidden damage to soil ecosystems, with thousands of years of carbon lost in days.
Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds
A new study finds climate change likely weakened a glacier in Nepal that collapsed last month, triggering catastrophic floods that killed over 1,000 people across Nepal and Tibet.
Spotted wildcat from Bolivian forest revealed as new species
Scientists have confirmed a new spotted wildcat species from Bolivia’s forests through DNA analysis, revealing that tiger cats are more diverse than previously understood.
Scientists just discovered why Arctic sea ice moves so strangely
Arctic sea ice moves differently than wind alone predicts, and researchers found that collisions between individual ice floes help explain the discrepancy, potentially improving forecasting models.
Anak Krakatau blasts ash nearly 10 miles high
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupted explosively in early September, sending ash plumes nearly 10 miles high and disrupting approximately 3,000 flights across the region.
Nebula image wins Royal Observatory Greenwich competition
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced Ali Alobaidly as the winner of its Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition for his striking image of the Shark Nebula.
NASA’s Moon orbiter finds a 728-foot crater that wasn’t there before
NASA scientists discovered the largest newly formed impact crater ever identified in the solar system on the Moon, measuring 728 feet wide and forming between April and May 2024.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
The UK is experiencing high UV levels during a period of extreme heat. Excessive UV exposure damages skin cells and increases skin cancer risk, though some UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to proceed with strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating members supporting the measure in a dispute involving alleged pay erosion.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators have approved human trials for a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford scientists, marking the first clinical test of four candidates under development during an ongoing outbreak.