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70ft 'Sea Monster' Mystery on UK Beach Baffles Experts

A colossal 70-foot decomposing sea creature has been discovered on a British beach, sparking a mystery that has left marine biologists and cryptozoologists utterly stumped. Is it a whale, a basking shark, or something more enigmatic?

US's New Madrid Fault 'Overdue' for Catastrophic Quake

Geologists issue a stark warning that the New Madrid Seismic Zone, a massive fault line in the US heartland, is overdue for a potentially devastating earthquake that could reshape the landscape and affect millions.

ConocoPhillips Axes 25% of UK Oil Workforce

US oil giant ConocoPhillips has announced deep cuts to its British operations, slashing a quarter of its UK workforce. The move signals a major shift in the North Sea energy landscape and raises concerns about the future of the region's oil industry.

Badenoch: North Sea Drilling Ban Risks UK Blackouts

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues a stark warning that blocking new North Sea oil and gas projects could trigger catastrophic blackouts, soaring bills, and severe economic damage, as she clashes with net zero ambitions.

Labour's drilling ban could cause UK blackouts in 5 years

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues stark warning that Labour's proposed ban on new oil and gas drilling licenses could lead to catastrophic power cuts within five years, threatening Britain's energy security and economic stability.

Reeves ends new North Sea oil licences in Aberdeen

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an end to new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea during a speech in Aberdeen, marking a major shift in energy policy towards renewables and net zero targets.

Badenoch pledges to 'maximise' North Sea oil and gas extraction

Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is set to announce a major energy policy shift, pledging to turbocharge North Sea oil and gas production in a bid to boost UK energy security and create jobs, putting her on a collision course with environment

Badenoch's North Sea Oil U-Turn Sparks Tory Fury

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces a fierce backlash from Scottish Tories and energy industry leaders after a leaked letter revealed a major policy shift, abandoning support for new North Sea oil and gas projects and threatening thousands of jobs in A

Deepest Ocean Sediment Found in Japan Trench

Scientists have recovered the deepest ocean sediment samples ever recorded from the Japan Trench, a groundbreaking find that could transform our understanding of mega-earthquakes.

Rocks Form in Decades, Not Millennia, Says New Study

Groundbreaking research from a British university shatters the long-held belief that rock formation is a process of millions of years. Scientists have proven it can happen in mere decades, revolutionising our understanding of geology, carbon capture, and

Venomous 'Blue Dragons' Force Spanish Beach Closure

A popular Spanish beach on the Costa Blanca has been shut after the dangerous arrival of Blue Sea Dragons, a rare and venomous species. UK holidaymakers are urged to exercise extreme caution.

Toxic 'Blue Dragon' Sea Slugs Invade Spanish Beach

Beachgoers in Alicante, Spain, are warned after the venomous Blue Glaucus, or 'Blue Dragon' sea slug, washes up on the shores of Guardamar del Segura. Experts urge public not to touch the striking but dangerous creature.

Tourist paralysed after Devon sea safari seat fails

A British tourist's dream holiday turned to tragedy when a catastrophic seat failure on a Devon sea safari boat left him paralysed from the waist down. The horrifying incident occurred off the coast of Ilfracombe, sparking serious safety concerns.

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