Miatta Fahnbulleh, the new UK Energy Secretary, faces urgent decisions on gas supply, including approving new fields and a £2bn expansion for Centrica's Rough storage facility, crucial for avoiding a 2030 crisis.
The White House OSTP released "Science: A New Golden Age," a report aiming to reform US science policy. Critics argue it lacks coherence, ignores the administration's negative impact on science funding, and mixes political grievances with Silicon Valley innovation concepts, making it unlikely to achieve its stated goals.
US President Donald Trump claimed Aberdeen residents would celebrate reports that incoming UK PM Andy Burnham might back new North Sea oil and gas drilling, despite Burnham not confirming the reports. Trump also criticized wind power.
This article explores the top 10 AI tools, including ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Grammarly, that enhance efficiency and productivity across various industries. It details their pros and cons for tasks like content creation, coding, and SEO, emphasizing careful use due to inherent limitations.
A 21-year-old man was shot by police in Newport, South Wales, after reports of threatening behaviour. The man, believed to be carrying a crossbow, is in a stable condition in hospital. Gwent Police stated it was an isolated incident and has referred the matter to the IOPC.
A 21-year-old man was shot by police in Newport, South Wales, after reports of threatening behavior involving a crossbow. He is in stable condition in hospital. Police are treating it as an isolated incident.
Fast Retailing, parent of Uniqlo, saw same-store sales rise in May due to enhanced marketing and strong demand for summer products. The company reported significant revenue and profit growth for the nine-month period ending May, with Greater China being its second-largest market.
OpenAI announced GPT 5.6 will power Microsoft's 365 Copilot, reaffirming their partnership after reports of Microsoft using in-house models to cut costs. The exact meaning of 'preferred model' remains unclear.
OpenAI announced GPT 5.6 will be the "preferred model" for Microsoft 365 Copilot, powering apps like Word and Excel. This follows reports of Microsoft using its own AI models to cut costs, raising questions about the partnership's future.
Meghan Markle will not attend any public events during Prince Harry's UK visit, despite earlier speculation. A dispute over security arrangements led to her withdrawal from initial events, and now her attendance at later engagements, including an Invictus Games event, is also not expected.
The Duchess of Sussex will not attend any public events during Prince Harry's UK visit, despite earlier speculation. This follows a dispute over security arrangements, leading to her withdrawal from initial London engagements.
Bedfordshire police are seeking Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, a British citizen, in connection with the murders of his wife Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and their two daughters, Natalie and Nala. Tshuma fled to Zimbabwe via Heathrow Airport and police are working with international agencies to apprehend him.
Oil prices jumped as US-Iran tensions escalated with Washington reinstating sanctions relief for Iranian oil and resuming military strikes. The US cited Iran's alleged violation of a ceasefire and threats to maritime security.
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform party, announced his resignation as MP for Clacton to stand in a by-election. This follows probes into millions in gifts from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne and convicted fraudster George Cottrell.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced he will step down as a lawmaker for Clacton to force a by-election, allowing constituents to judge his actions amid reports of undeclared donations from George Cottrell and a £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne. He denies wrongdoing.
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White became embroiled in a media incident after two reporters from The European Correspondent accused him of sending threatening emails. The journalists, who questioned White about the alleged emails, were subsequently "roughly" ejected from a party by Belgian police, who described them as an "active threat."
An 11-year-old boy, Huzaifa, has been named as an accused in a chargesheet filed by Pakistani police over the deadly Gul Plaza shopping centre fire in Karachi that killed 72 people. He allegedly started the fire while playing with matchsticks. He will face trial with his father and four management committee members.
Volkswagen is reportedly considering cutting up to 100,000 jobs and closing four German factories, a plan facing strong opposition from lawmakers and unions. The company's supervisory board will vote on the restructuring on July 9, with significant hurdles due to the Volkswagen Law and the state of Lower Saxony's stake.
At least 14 schoolchildren died and eight were injured when a roof collapsed at a tutoring centre under construction in Lahore, Pakistan. Police arrested the centre's owner and another individual, citing poor construction quality in an aging building.
Valerie Amos's review into UK maternity care reveals high maternal mortality rates, increased complications, and systemic issues like understaffing and institutional racism. The report calls for urgent transformation and a new maternity commissioner.
Candace Owens' recent comments about her husband, George Farmer, and her daily routine unexpectedly overshadowed her criticism of Erika Kirk, sparking an online debate about Owens' own marriage and the nature of public discourse.
A 35-year-old man, released on parole after a 2022 POCSO conviction, was rearrested in Pithoragarh for raping a 5-year-old girl, rescued in a panicked state near a local station.
The European Parliament's economic affairs committee has recommended the European Commission assess regulating crypto lending, borrowing, staking, NFTs, and DeFi. The report also supports tokenization and euro-denominated stablecoins under MiCA, ahead of a plenary vote.
Tourists in Paris are struggling with a heatwave, complaining about the lack of air conditioning in hotels and public spaces, contrasting the situation with cities like Doha.
