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Huge tunnel proposed to tackle sewage blighting Lake Windermere
A £3.6bn proposal would construct a tunnel up to 12 miles long to stop sewage discharge into Windermere, England’s largest lake, addressing recurring algal blooming problems.
This Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. How can its people save it?
Svalbard, Norway’s remote Arctic village of Longyearbyen, faces unprecedented climate challenges as temperatures rise seven times faster than the global average, causing glacier collapse, permafrost thaw, and water contamination.
‘Let’s see who the best is’: Frank Warren opens the door to Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight title return
Promoter Frank Warren indicated openness to staging a heavyweight title fight between unbeaten former champion Oleksandr Usyk and one of his represented fighters upon Usyk’s return to boxing next year.
Paul Green: Ex-Chelsea WSL chief ‘had so many medals under the bed’
Paul Green, who departed Chelsea after 13 years as head of women’s football, has joined San Francisco’s Bay FC as chief football officer following a seven-month absence from the sport.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border
Two people were killed when Russian drones struck a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, as both nations conducted simultaneous long-range attacks amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Colombia’s new president loosens gun control rules
Colombia’s new president signed a decree easing restrictions on carrying legal firearms in public, lifting a decade-long suspension that required additional authorization beyond permits.
UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected?
UK airports experienced disruption from an air traffic control system failure on Tuesday, resulting in over 2,000 flight cancellations. Passengers are entitled to care and assistance, though compensation is unlikely as technical failures qualify as extraordinary circumstances beyond airlines’ control.
EU unveils ‘buy European’ public procurement rules to counter China
The European Commission unveiled proposals to encourage public authorities to prioritize European goods and services in procurement spending, without mandatory quotas, as part of efforts to counter Chinese economic competition.
White House pulls Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game after copyright concern
The White House removed a Tetris-style game called ‘Build The Wall’ from its website after The Tetris Company raised copyright infringement concerns.
Trump officials propose sweeping changes to the census that would reshape voting maps
The Trump administration is proposing major changes to the 2030 census, including excluding non-citizens without green cards and removing questions about race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, which would reshape congressional representation and voting districts.
A new Anthropic model seeks to test how AI could impact the U.S. economy
Anthropic released an interactive tool exploring how AI could boost the U.S. economy modestly or transform it dramatically, with unemployment potentially reaching 14% in extreme scenarios.
‘I fear the price could be high’: Inside the German state where the far-right surged
The far-right AfD party secured 44% in Saxony-Anhalt state elections, sparking widespread concern about its radical agenda and potential governance implications in Germany.
Europe’s royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
European royals and heads of state gathered in Oslo on Wednesday to pay respects to King Harald V of Norway, who died aged 89 after reigning for 35 years.
Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
The mother of a black woman found hanging from a tree in Mississippi is demanding answers weeks after authorities confirmed they are investigating the death as a potential homicide.
Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight
A Miami federal judge denied bail for Andrew and Tristan Tate, ordering them to remain detained while fighting extradition to the U.K. on charges including rape and human trafficking.
‘It’s a good start’: prominent Israelis welcome UK sanctions on illegal settlements
Prominent Israeli leaders, including a former prime minister and ex-military commander, have welcomed new UK sanctions targeting illegal settlement expansion and violence in the occupied West Bank.