UK CO2 plant to reopen amid fears Iran war could lead to shortage
CO2, used for such purposes as carbonating drinks and keeping food fresh, is a byproduct of the production of ethanol. CO2, used for such purposes as carbonating drinks and keeping food fresh, is a byproduct of the production of ethanol....
'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision
US & Canada Oscars winner asks women to stand: 'I don't get here without you guys' Autumn Durald Arkapaw calls on ''all the women in the room to stand up'' as she receives her Oscar for best cinematography for Sinners....
Average UK mortgage rate rises to highest since August 2024; Next warns Iran war will push up costs – business live
The average UK mortgage rate has now hit 5.50%, data from Moneyfacts shows. Adam French , head of consumer finance at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk , explains: double quotation mark “The Moneyfacts Average Mortgage Rate has hit 5.50% - heights last seen more...
House of Lords pushes for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s
The Conservative former minister Lord Nash said ‘hollow promises and half-measures’ were not enough when it comes to social media protections for teenagers. Photograph: House of Lords View image in fullscreen The Conservative former minister Lord Nash said ‘hollow promises...
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
AFP via Getty Images At Gulf hubs like Dubai International Airport, schedules remain limited Since then, the situation has stabilised somewhat, with all three major carriers operating regular flights from their hubs. That was the secret sauce," explains Mr Hogan....
Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder 6 hours ago Share Save Nardine Saad Los Angeles Share Save Getty Images A file photo of Rihanna from February 2026 The Florida woman who allegedly shot...
Trump’s trip to meet Xi Jinping in China rescheduled for May due to Iran war
Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that his visit to China to meet Xi Jinping would be a ‘Monumental Event’. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters View image in fullscreen Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that his visit to China to meet...
Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks? 5 hours ago Share Save Frank Gardner Security correspondent, Doha Share Save Reuters US-based rights group HRANA estimates the recent conflict has killed 3,291 in Iran, including 1,455 civilians When one...
History of ‘forever’ chemicals is written in Antarctic snow
Credit: Stefan Christmann/Nature Picture Library Access through your institution Buy or subscribe ‘Forever’ chemicals, so called because they do not break down in the environment, have reached even the ends of the Earth. Article PubMed Google Scholar Download references Jobs...
5 Dyson Amazon Spring Sale deals that are worth a second glance
Close Home Home & Office 5 Dyson Amazon Spring Sale deals that are worth a second glance Amazon's Big Spring Sale is live through March 31, and there are plenty of savings on top gear from Dyson (including vacuums, hair...
Mark Carney rebukes Air Canada chief over English-only crash message
Photograph: Sean Kilpatrick/AP View image in fullscreen Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, arrives at Parliament Hill in Ottawa on 25 March 2026. Photograph: Sean Kilpatrick/AP Mark Carney rebukes Air Canada chief over English-only crash message The prime minister says the...
TSA chief tells Congress unpaid airport workers face mounting hardships
Politics TSA chief tells Congress unpaid airport workers face mounting hardships March 25, 2026 4:04 PM ET Meg Anderson The acting chief of the Transportation Security Administration told lawmakers Wednesday of mounting hardships for unpaid TSA workers, with hundreds quitting...
UN votes to describe slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
John Dramani Mahama, the president of Ghana, spoke at the UN and also at a wreath-laying ceremony to honour victims of the transatlantic slave trade, held at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York. Photograph: Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock View...
Why insects aren't huge: a new challenge to a decades-old idea
Download the Nature Podcast 25 March 2026 In this episode: 00:44 Why insects aren’t massive Research Article : Snelling et al. 11:39 Research Highlights Nature: Faster ticking of ‘biological clock’ predicts shorter lifespan Nature : Mighty mini-magnet is low in...
South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract 37 minutes ago Share Save Khanyisile Ngcobo Johannesburg Share Save Gallo via Getty Images Fannie Masemola is the third South African police chief to face a criminal investigation...
At the Legacy Museum, facing America's racist past is a path, not a punishment
Equal Justice Initiative hide caption toggle caption Equal Justice Initiative In his second term, President Trump has ordered the removal of monuments, plaques and exhibitions related to slavery, and the history of racial injustice in the U.S. Stevenson's nonprofit, the...
'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, Massie tells BBC
'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, Massie tells BBC 27 minutes ago Share Save James FitzGerald Share Save US Congressman Thomas Massie tells BBC he is 'not satisfied' with Epstein file release One of the most outspoken...
The pros and cons of China’s health role in Africa
Nature Index 2026 China At the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing — the largest gathering of African and Chinese leaders in the capital since 2018 — Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized China’s commitment to...
DHS funding deal on shaky ground as Trump and Democrats both decline to embrace it
Politics DHS funding deal on shaky ground as Trump and Democrats both decline to embrace it March 25, 2026 11:42 AM ET By Barbara Sprunt , Sam Gringlas Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters after a weekly...
‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report
Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP View image in fullscreen Crowds protesting in Hong Kong against the draconian national security law in 2019. Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP ‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report UK...
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Quilm wanted to be fair, it said, and offer fair value for our experiences, although many of us hypothesized the real motivation was that memories not freely given would transfer poorly. Starchild 18,000,000 minutes by Spencer Nitkey Eviction notice by...
Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote
Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote 15 minutes ago Share Save Wedaeli Chibelushi Share Save Universal Images Group via Getty Images Around 12-15 million Africans were captured during the slave trade Slavery was the "most horrendous crime...
Brazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-health
Brazil's Bolsonaro gets temporary house arrest for ill-health 37 minutes ago Share Save Vanessa Buschschlüter Latin America online editor Share Save Reuters Jair Bolsonaro, who governed from January 2019 to December 2022, was jailed last year A judge in Brazil...
‘Continuity over novelty’: why environmental science needs to rethink its focus
US environmental scientists need to recognize this and adjust how we work and what we value most. ‘I rarely get outside’: scientists ditch fieldwork in the age of AI Naming our reality matters, because it frees us to think differently...
UK inflation steady before Iran war; oil price dips on Trump comments – business live
Rachel Reeves , the UK chancellor, has responded to the inflation figures. double quotation mark In an uncertain world we have the right economic plan, taking a responsive and responsible approach to supporting working people in the national interest. We’re...
Anthropic and Pentagon face off in court over ban on company’s AI model
Photograph: Koshiro K/Shutterstock Anthropic and Pentagon face off in court over ban on company’s AI model After Anthropic refused to let its AI to be used in autonomous weapons systems, Trump ordered US agencies to quit using it Sign up...
We’re letting big corporations gamble with our lives. Act now, or the food could run out
‘When a system has lost its resilience, it’s hard to predict just how and when it could go down.’ Composite: intek1/Getty Images/iStockphoto View image in fullscreen ‘When a system has lost its resilience, it’s hard to predict just how and...
'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC
'He liked the fear in our eyes', Epstein survivors tell BBC 14 minutes ago Share Save Ana Faguy Washington Share Save From left to right: Jena Lisa Jones, Wendy Pesante, Victoria Derbyshire, Joanna Harrison, Chauntae Davies and Lisa Phillips Joanna...
Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority
Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority 33 minutes ago Share Save Adrienne Murray in Copenhagen Share Save Reuters Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's Prime Minister and leader of the Social Democrats party, during an election party...
More young people want to vote in New Zealand’s Māori electorates. What are they and how do they work?
More people are registering to vote in the Māori electorates ahead of New Zealand’s election in November. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty View image in fullscreen More people are registering to vote in the Māori electorates ahead of New Zealand’s election in...