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Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Higher fuel prices tied to global conflicts are pushing Americans to modify summer travel plans, with many choosing shorter trips closer to home and local activities over expensive vacations.
UK summer bookings jump as Britons put off overseas holidays by travel fears
UK summer bookings have surged as travel concerns prompt British holidaymakers to choose domestic vacations over overseas trips, with operators reporting significant increases in staycation demand.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities have charged 37 people, including Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with murder-for-hire plots, drug trafficking, and extortion spanning multiple countries. The charges include the 2023 assassination of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge
The Church of England faces a legal challenge to Project Spire, its £100m initiative addressing historical slavery connections, as staff receive hostile communications.
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Trump Says White House Correspondents Dinner Is ‘Largest Group of Trump Derangement Syndrome People Ever Put Together at One Time’
President Trump attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and delivered a rambling hour-long speech in which he insulted journalists, politicians, and celebrities while claiming the assembled press represented the “largest group of Trump derangement syndrome people ever put together.”
Furious: this serial killer thriller is the most staggeringly feminist TV you’ll ever watch
Disney+ debuts Furious, a detective series following FBI agent Alice Black as she pursues serial killer Catherine, a story centered on female agency and systemic injustice against women.
‘People who commit heinous crimes can be victims’: Michael Mann on the provocative power of Manhunter at 40
Michael Mann’s 1986 thriller Manhunter receives a 4K restoration and director’s cut for its 40th anniversary theatrical release, featuring restored footage and Mann discussing the film’s enduring cultural impact.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s Equinor nearly doubled profits to $11.5bn in the second quarter, driven by elevated oil and gas prices resulting from geopolitical tensions affecting global energy supplies.
How the U.S. Became the World’s LNG Superpower
The United States supplied approximately 93% of global liquefied natural gas growth in 2025, exporting 5.2 trillion cubic feet and cementing its position as the world’s largest LNG exporter with a 25.4% market share.
US Oil Drillers Take A Break As Oil Prices Hover Near $100
U.S. oil drilling activity declined this week as crude prices fell below $100 per barrel, with active oil rigs dropping to 450 amid broader energy market adjustments.
The Strait of Hormuz Closure Is Already Hitting Supermarket Prices
Crop prices have reached three-year highs due to the Strait of Hormuz closure and regional conflicts, threatening to drive up supermarket prices globally and potentially trigger a food crisis.
Q&A: How will the World Bank’s abandoned finance goal affect climate action?
The World Bank abandoned its 45% climate finance target following pressure from the Trump administration, but retained its climate action plan after intervention by developed and developing-country shareholders.
Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn
Up to 13 million people in the UK face long-term coastal flooding risk due to climate change, with scientists warning that large-scale population relocations may become necessary without significant emission reductions.
Why are water companies imposing a hosepipe ban?
Seven water companies in London have imposed hosepipe bans as demand for public water supplies surged up to 30% during hot weather this July, affecting millions of customers.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a moment reminiscent of Apollo-era missions.
Vikram-1: India’s first private space rocket by Skyroot to carry diamond flower
Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, reaching Low Earth Orbit in a 16-minute flight and placing six payloads into space including scientific instruments and symbolic tribute objects.