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Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing

The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.

Hoverflies use oil rigs as migration pit stops

Groundbreaking research reveals how migrating hoverflies are using offshore oil and gas installations as crucial rest stops during their remarkable trans-North Sea journeys between the UK and Europe.

Aggressive sea lion terrorises California beachgoers

Dramatic footage captures the moment a massive sea lion chased terrified swimmers and sunbathers from a popular California beach, with wildlife experts warning of increasing marine mammal aggression.

French troops storm Russian shadow fleet tanker in drone probe

In a stunning escalation of maritime tensions, French special forces have boarded a Russian-operated oil tanker suspected of involvement in covert underwater drone operations near Danish waters. The dramatic intervention occurred as Western intelligence a

Reeves Unveils Labour's Economic Revolution

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark speech outlining Labour's radical economic overhaul, from housebuilding boom to planning system shake-up and North Sea oil confrontation.

North Sea geology blocks oil extraction ambitions

A bombshell geological study reveals that complex rock formations beneath the North Sea could prevent the UK from extracting up to half its remaining oil and gas reserves, dealing a major blow to energy security plans.

Trump Slams Starmer's Net Zero Plan as UK 'Destruction'

Former US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of Sir Keir Starmer's green energy plans, warning that a reliance on wind farms and solar panels will leave Britain 'defenceless' and damage its economy. The intervention, made during a UK

Ancient Space Impact Evidence Found in Greenland Ice

Groundbreaking research reveals compelling new evidence that a massive asteroid or comet impact may have destabilised Greenland's ice sheet at the end of the last ice age, challenging long-held climate theories.

Trump Vows to Sink Starmer's North Sea Oil Ban

Donald Trump launches a scathing attack on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, pledging to block the new Labour government's ban on North Sea oil and gas licences if he wins the US election, warning of catastrophic economic consequences.

North Sea Oil: £450bn Boom or Climate Doom?

Explosive new report reveals the staggering economic value of North Sea oil versus climate targets. Discover the fierce political battle raging over the UK's energy future.

Seattle is Sinking: Groundbreaking Study Reveals Why

Exclusive: New research from the University of Washington uncovers the hidden geological forces causing Seattle to sink and tilt. Discover the surprising impact of groundwater and glacial ice on urban landscapes.

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