Exclusive: Government should back projects that prioritise renewables to protect consumers from ongoing price shocks, they say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former oil and gas industry leaders, including senior executives from BP and Shell, are warning the Albanese government that Australians risk ongoing price shocks and higher costs if it prioritises fossil fuel development in response to the global energy crisis. Sixteen ex-executives and professionals – who had
Artist has not yet confirmed whether large statue on plinth in Waterloo Place is by him Banksy’s signature has appeared scrawled at the base of a large new statue in central London. The elusive artist, known for his provocative works of graffiti, has not yet confirmed whether the statue is by him. He often posts confirmation on his website shortly after a work is discovered by the public. Continue reading...
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., at the U.S. Capitol on March 3, 2026.
Since the name change, artists have cancelled performances and ticket sales have declined.'/> Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue for two years for renovations. (Image credit: MANDEL NGAN)
Guardian - World · Oct 8
UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia Germany was the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025 and sent more than 810,000 tonnes abroad, according to analysis of trade data carried out for the Guardian. The UK followed close behind , according to the analysis by Watershed Investigations and the Basel Action Network . It exported more 675,000 tonnes, its highest level in eight years and enough to fill about 127,000 sh
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Mills cites lack of funds as rival to unseat Susan Collins fuels Democratic rift under Donald Trump Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Janet Mills, the Maine governor, on Thursday dropped her bid for the US Senate just weeks before the Democratic primary in a race that reflected an internal party debate over how to win one of this year’s most competitive Senate seats. “While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else – t
NPR News · Oct 8
The British government pledged to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. But members of the community lashed out at the government. (Image credit: Kin Cheung)
