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Natural gas is critical in the production of synthetic nitrogen-based fertilisers, which are widely used in Europe and beyond. “Every fossil fuel crisis reminds us how vulnerable conventional agriculture is: farmers tied to synthetic fertilisers are exposed to price shocks...

Photograph: Yahya Arhab/EPA Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and Israel Middle East crisis – live updates...

Austria has announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14, becoming the latest EU member state to consider a national social media ban for children. Austria's three-party centrist coalition is now joining the trend. “Today is a...

By&nbsp Gavin Blackburn Published on 27/03/2026 - 15:20 GMT+1 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Fan groups accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" in December when tickets were put on general...

The National Institutes of Health logo at the agency's headquarters in Bethesda, Md. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo) By Ariel Cohen Posted March 27, 2026 at 12:38pm Facebook Twitter Email Reddit The White House is expected to ask Congress...

Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise 50 minutes ago Share Save Vitaliy Shevchenko BBC Monitoring Share Save Reuters Ukraine's President Zelensky is touting Ukraine's expertise in drone technology Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on...

Photograph: Sperm and Embryo Biology Laboratory, Adelaide University View image in fullscreen An Adelaide University study has found the navigational abilities of sperm are negatively impacted by a lack of gravity. Photograph: Sperm and Embryo Biology Laboratory, Adelaide University Sperm...

Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election 58 minutes ago Share Save Nick Thorpe Budapest correspondent Share Save Getty Images Viktor Orban has been in power for 16 consecutive years but most opinion polls suggest he...

Owner blocks 'Rainham volcano' fix, council says 9 minutes ago Share Save Share Save Reuters The perennially burning area was declared contaminated following a judicial review The owner of a former illegal landfill site in east London which repeatedly catches...

Immigration DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information March 26, 2026 1:54 PM ET Sergio Martínez-Beltrán A man from Venezuela is detained by masked federal agents after his hearing in immigration court at the Jacob K. Kevin Castel...

Next reported full-year pre-tax profits of £1.16bn, including £15m of extra fuel and air freight costs arising from the Middle East conflict. Photograph: Mike Kemp/In Pictures/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Next reported full-year pre-tax profits of £1.16bn, including £15m...

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war 16 minutes ago Share Save Basillioh Rukanga , Nairobi and Shingai Nyoka , Harare Share Save AFP via Getty Images Zimbabwe has increased the...

Also: I tried a Linux distro that promises free, built-in AI - and things got weird Noi is a GUI app that brings together all AI services (and more) in one place. The app also includes some neat features, such...

President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "get serious" about a deal to end the war with the United States and Israel "before it is too late," as his administration seeks an off-ramp from the conflict amid growing concerns...

Port Talbot to become offshore wind hub for Celtic Sea 1 hour ago Share Save Huw Thomas Wales business correspondent Share Save Reuters A new facility in Port Talbot will allow wind turbines to be assembled and launched out to...

Photograph: Reuters Google warns quantum computers could hack encrypted systems by 2029 Banks, governments and tech providers urged to upgrade security because current systems will soon be obsolete Banks, governments and technology providers need to be prepared for quantum computer...

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET According to the printing on the drive, it was a "Moblle Sdud State" SSD. The storage chip had a few numbers on it, but they didn't pull up anything useful -- no data sheet, no specifications -- only...

'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds' 54 minutes ago Share Save Faarea Masud , Business reporter and James Kelly , Your Voice reporter Share Save Tracy McGuire-Brown "It was the most awful, awful experience," says...

Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Petrol stations say drivers are filling up more regularly as governments come under pressure to devise a national plan to manage the fuel crisis. Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images Australian petrol stations report...

Photograph: NSW government Australia urged to swap diesel for electric buses as fuel costs soar Electric buses are just 1% of the Australian fleet compared with 80% in urban China, a quarter in the Netherlands and 12% in the UK...

The transport secretary says the government is investing in renewing roads as well as ‘brand new projects and fixing potholes’. Photograph: Matthew Troke/Getty Images/iStockphoto View image in fullscreen The transport secretary says the government is investing in renewing roads as...

Julie Maughan, previously Preen – her daughter Heather died in 1999 after contracting E coli on a beach in Devon during a family holiday. Photograph: Ellie Smith/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Julie Maughan, previously Preen – her daughter Heather...

Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find 22 hours ago Share Save Pallab Ghosh Science Correspondent Share Save Kevin Church Genetic evidence shows the earliest known dogs lived closely with their human masters A fragment of...

Vincent Thian/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Vincent Thian/AP/AP BANGKOK, Thailand — Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centers. Southeast Asia revisits...

The OECD’s latest figures predict the US-Israel war on Iran will ‘test the resilience of the global economy’. Photograph: Jane Dempster/AAP View image in fullscreen The OECD’s latest figures predict the US-Israel war on Iran will ‘test the resilience of...

The OECD noted a weakening UK jobs market and a contraction in business investment towards the end of 2025, as well as the shock from rising oil and gas prices as a result of the Iran war. Photograph: Jason Alden/Bloomberg/Getty...

NS&I is one of the largest savings organisations in the UK and holds a monthly cash prize draw for holders of its premium bonds. Photograph: Justin Long/Alamy View image in fullscreen NS&I is one of the largest savings organisations in...

Shirine Khoury-Haq : ‘It has been an honour to lead our Co-op as chief executive.’ Photograph: Joel Goodman/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Shirine Khoury-Haq : ‘It has been an honour to lead our Co-op as chief executive.’ Photograph: Joel...

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....

DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images/AFP The Trump administration announced a deal on Monday with French energy giant TotalEnergies to shift investment away from America's offshore wind industry and into oil and...