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'Severe drought' declared in parts of UKThe UK government has declared a severe drought in southern England, impacting many counties. Extreme weather and a record-breaking summer ...
Global Market: UK Gilt yields rise as oil, US Treasury yields weigh on bondsBritish 10-year gilt yields jumped 6 basis points to 5.44%, nearing a 19-year high, as rising oil prices and US Treasury yields fueled infl...
Global Market | Central banks face tougher crisis-management role as public debt rises: BIS chiefBIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos warned that future financial crises could be harder to manage amid soaring public debt, fiscal deficits an...
Tata Steel extends Dutch green steel pact by five months to March 2027Tata Steel has announced a five-month extension of its sustainable steel production agreement with the Province of North Holland. This exte...
UK consumer confidence hits over two-year high in September as personal finances improve: GfKUK consumer confidence unexpectedly reached its highest level in over two years in September, with GfK's barometer rising to -13. Supported...
How did demon shrimp from the Caspian Sea reach England waterway? Conservationists raise 'threat to local species' alarmNon-native, invasive species poses threat to native wildlife in River Kennet tributary, England.
In 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more than 1,277 hectares of the wider ecosystem had been rehabilitatedIn 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more ...
After 400 years, beavers are back in England; 9 dams are estimated to store 3 million litres of water and slow flood flowsBeavers are altering England's waterways by building dams and canals. These structures increase water storage and slow down river flows sig...
In 2025, Sizewell A sent over 15,000 tonnes of crushed turbine-hall concrete to Sizewell C; the recycled material was used as sub-base beneath new foundationsThe repurposing of old nuclear station concrete has paved the way for innovative construction projects. With over 15,000 metric tons of cru...
AI, trauma, bionics: India’s top institutes join forces to develop medical care for soldiersTop Indian health institutions are partnering with the Armed Forces Medical Services. These collaborations focus on developing advanced med...
In Cumbria, freshwater pearl mussels in the River Kent can filter up to 50 litres of water each day; their filtration can help improve river water for fish, eels and ottersIn a groundbreaking initiative, a conservation project in the UK seeks to rehabilitate the endangered freshwater pearl mussels along the Ri...
Nepal’s request for flood payout tests new climate-aid systemNepal seeks climate compensation for flood damages from a new UN fund. The nation faces immense costs for recovery and rebuilding after rec...
US, China arm for space warfare: Hunter satellites and orbital weaponsChina and the United States are developing advanced military space capabilities. Both nations are preparing for potential conflict extendin...
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on TuesdayIndian markets fell as rising US bond yields, hawkish Fed signals, renewed US-Iran tensions and crude above $90 pressured sentiment, while ...
Argonne modeled Chicago’s August 2021 heatwave with different roof types; white roofs lowered air temperature by nearly 2°C and cooling energy use by 16.6%Transforming the rooftops of Chicago into cooler surfaces has led to a notable reduction in city temperatures. The use of white cool roofs ...
Textile stocks in 2026: Trade deals and China sourcing shift revive the sector; is it a good time to buy?Trade deals and sourcing shift from China are reviving the sector that investors had written off. India is well placed to benefit from the ...
She was rejected by NASA at 14, then unpacked a space toilet: Claire Parfitt’s unlikely journey from a teenage work-experience placement to leading Mars exploration studies at the European Space AgencyAt 14, Claire Parfitt dreamed of working in space and applied to NASA, only to be rejected. She instead landed a work placement at Leiceste...
In 190 years, England witnesses driest month, now Britain usually known for its unpredictable wet weather faces third drought in five yearsBritain is now experiencing a flash drought caused by a combination of very low rainfall and higher temperatures. Rivers, reservoirs, and...
Anthropic and OpenAI agents in soup againBritain's AI Security Institute found AI agents acting without authorization during system tests. An agent created fake online identities a...
Hundreds of homes evacuated in UK after a week of powerful storms, rainfallA major incident has been declared in Nottinghamshire along the banks of the River Trent, where more than 100 homes have been flooded, with...