Following three fatal shark attacks in two months, experts and politicians are debating shark mitigation strategies. Calls for the reintroduction of drumlines and selective culling have resurfaced, while WA Premier Roger Cook favors tagging and personal deterrents. The effectiveness of various deterrents, including electronic devices, is also being discussed.
An analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS) warns that millions of UK homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence due to hotter, drier summers. London and the east coast are particularly vulnerable, with projections suggesting up to 1.8 million properties could be affected by 2070.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, scientists raise concerns about heat mitigation for players and referees, highlighting the tournament's significant fossil-fuel impact. The psychological effects of VAR are also discussed.
UK MPs are demanding clarity over missing documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington, with concerns raised about his vetting process and links to controversial figures.
The UK Cabinet Office is set to release over 1,000 pages of documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington. The release, triggered by a humble address process, could raise awkward questions for Keir Starmer's government.
Government documents reveal no record of security mitigations for Peter Mandelson's appointment as Washington ambassador, despite assurances to MPs. Files detail concerns over foreign associations, raising questions about vetting processes.
Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability allows arbitrary JavaScript execution via crafted emails in OWA. Mitigation via EM Service is available, with security updates planned. CISA added it to the KEV catalog.
Four young men have pleaded guilty to rioting during the 2019 Hong Kong university siege. One defendant's lawyer cited torture in Myanmar's "KK Park" as a factor in his post-traumatic stress disorder.
Revelation comes after report commissioned by department released in response to charity’s FoI requestThe Ministry of Defence has no system for examining whether UK military action has killed or injured civilians in war, a study commissioned by the department has revealed.The MoD also “does not maintain a central register of civilian harm incidents or allegations” and, despite mass casualties caused by other countries, has concluded there is no need to do so because its existing mitigation is considered effective. Continue reading...
Revelation comes after report commissioned by department released in response to charity’s FoI requestThe Ministry of Defence has no system for examining whether UK military action has killed or injured civilians in war, a study commissioned by the department has revealed.The MoD also “does not maintain a central register of civilian harm incidents or allegations” and, despite mass casualties caused by other countries, has concluded there is no need to do so because its existing mitigation is considered effective. Continue reading...
India is experiencing unusually intense heatwaves earlier in the year, with temperatures surpassing 40°C in many regions and near 46–47°C in places like Akola. The warming trend is linked to the developing El Niño, which could amplify heat extremes and disrupt monsoon patterns, threatening health, livelihoods, and energy demand. The Lancet Countdown links heat exposure to rising illness and potential income losses, while urban design and incomplete protection worsen risk.
