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The world is $365 trillion in debt, and the interest bill is climbing
Global debt reached $365 trillion in the first half of 2026, with rising interest costs straining government budgets and fueling protests across Europe over underfunded services and living costs.
Vance tells Republicans to ‘stop whining’ about Ohio attack ad against Democrat Amy Acton
Vice-President JD Vance defended a controversial campaign ad featuring a Democratic candidate’s estranged mother, urging Republicans to stop criticizing the advertisement used by Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio.
Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years
More than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite never having smoked regularly, with rates nearly doubling since 2021, according to recent health data.
NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
The NHS is experiencing staff shortages in ADHD and autism services as healthcare professionals move to private clinics, forcing some trusts to restrict patient access amid overwhelming demand for diagnoses.
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‘Elite’ Star Ester Expósito Circles ‘Stink Eye,’ an Iberseries Co-Production & Financing Forum Title (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish actor Ester Expósito has signed a letter of intent to star in “Stink Eye,” the feature directorial debut of Colombian filmmaker Cristina Sánchez Salamanca, which is being developed as an Iberseries co-production.
Rosneft Ships First Crude From $157 Billion Vostok Oil Project
Rosneft has shipped its first crude cargo from the Vostok Oil project in Eastern Siberia, a $157 billion development expected to eventually produce 50-100 million tons annually despite Western sanctions and partner withdrawals.
Washington’s Venezuela Oil Deal Is About Much More Than Crude
The U.S. signed a 100-year deal granting control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, positioning itself to reassert hemispheric dominance and counter foreign influence in energy markets.
Oil Prices Near $100 After Fresh Attacks on Saudi Energy Sites
Saudi Arabia halted some energy operations after attacks on southern facilities on Tuesday, with fires breaking out at multiple sites and prices approaching $100 per barrel.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Global land-use emissions from deforestation and forest loss have declined by approximately 32% since the 2000s, driven by reduced permanent deforestation and increased forest regrowth, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report.
Nevada preached peace on the Colorado River. Now it’s suing to protect its water.
Nevada has sued the federal government over a new Colorado River management plan, claiming it could force a 71 percent water cut to Las Vegas, marking a shift from the state’s traditional role as a consensus-builder.
West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
West Point terminated its only climate scientist after he refused to stop teaching about human causes of climate change, according to a lawsuit filed by the fired professor.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
A new set of emissions scenarios for climate modeling has been published for CMIP7, replacing previous scenarios and featuring simplified naming conventions and revised high-end projections downward.
When plastic companies write the lesson plans
A new report documents how the plastics industry has inserted lesson plans, worksheets, and educational programs into K-12 classrooms nationwide, often downplaying environmental and health harms while promoting industry talking points.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
Research shows that achieving climate goals requires substantial methane emissions reductions alongside CO2 cuts, with methane reductions of 63-69% needed by 2050 to limit warming to 1.7C under net-zero scenarios.
Trump signs order to remove endangered species status for grey wolves
President Trump signed an executive order to remove endangered species protections for grey wolves and Mexican wolves, potentially allowing ranchers to kill the canines to protect livestock.
Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
Portsmouth, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol and Nottingham face the greatest risks from extreme urban heat by century’s end, according to research combining temperature data with built-environment analysis.