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The U.S. Passport Is Stuck, The UAE’s Is Gaining Fast
The U.S. passport holds 10th place in global rankings with visa-free access to 180 destinations, while the UAE’s passport is gaining ground amid a broader shift in mobility power from traditional Western leaders.
Losing our religion? Most Australians have no religion, census could show if question was changed
A new survey suggests Australia’s non-religious population could be significantly higher than census data indicates, depending on how the religion question is phrased.
Paris’ Grand Mosque celebrates its 100th anniversary and interfaith dialogue
Paris’ Grand Mosque marks its 100th anniversary, serving as a place of worship and symbol of interfaith dialogue while Muslim communities in France navigate religious discrimination and polarized politics.
How a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace thrust a Texas monk and his rescue dog into the spotlight
A Texas Buddhist monk and his rescue dog completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace that drew international attention and propelled the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara into the spotlight as a voice for peace and unity.
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35.5%! LONGi Once Again Breaks World Record for Crystalline Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency
LONGi announced a new world record for crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell efficiency at 35.5%, certified by the European Solar Test Installation, surpassing its previous 35.2% achievement.
Inside Washington’s Quiet Bid to Break China’s Grip on Iraq
The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to shift Iraq away from Chinese and Russian influence toward Western alignment, following a White House meeting between President Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
Groups Take First Step Toward Lawsuit Against TVA Over Clean Air Act Violations at Kingston Site
Environmental groups filed notice of intent to sue the Tennessee Valley Authority, alleging its construction of a methane gas plant alongside a coal facility violates the Clean Air Act.
Kazakhstan Suspends Major Oil Exports as Black Sea Risks Escalate
Kazakhstan has suspended crude oil exports through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal on Russia’s Black Sea coast following drone attacks on tankers and infrastructure.
Norway’s Oil Output Beats Forecasts as Hormuz Traffic Stays Near Crisis Lows
Norway’s crude oil production exceeded forecasts in June, averaging 1.827 million barrels per day as offshore fields returned from maintenance, bolstering Europe’s energy security amid Middle Eastern supply concerns.
Media reaction: How climate change intensified Europe’s record-breaking June heat
Europe experienced a record-breaking heatwave in late June, with France, UK, Spain and Switzerland setting temperature records. Climate scientists attributed the extreme heat to human-caused climate change, stating such temperatures would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago.
Q&A: Where do the UN secretary general candidates stand on climate change?
Six candidates have been nominated to replace António Guterres as UN secretary general at the end of 2026, with their climate positions ranging from fossil-fuel advocacy to renewable-energy commitments.
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 pushback from other shareholders and developing countries seeking climate investment.
They wanted to hold Exxon accountable. Then they got hacked.
Climate advocates investigating Exxon’s climate deception faced a sophisticated hacking campaign allegedly orchestrated by a firm representing the oil company itself, newly unsealed court documents reveal.
Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn
Up to 13 million UK residents face long-term coastal flooding risk from climate change, with sea levels potentially rising dramatically without emissions cuts, scientists warn in a new study.
PFAS measures in Jersey ‘could cost £210m and mean higher bills’
Jersey Water warns PFAS mitigation measures could exceed £210m and take years to implement, potentially doubling or tripling water bills for island residents.
New quantum gravity theory links entropy, dark energy, and life
A new theoretical study proposes that Gravity from Entropy theory may explain how cosmic complexity emerges while the Universe’s total entropy increases, potentially linking dark energy to thermodynamic principles.