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Coal lobby wants spy agencies to monitor environmental groups
Peak mining body pushes for mandatory intelligence reporting on activist organisations, raising concerns about democratic freedoms and corporate influence over national security.
Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv
Greenpeace activists occupy power plant in coal mine protest
Environmental campaigners scale RWE's Nottinghamshire power station, demanding government U-turn on controversial West Cumbria coal project and highlighting climate hypocrisy.
1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation
A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
NSW Wine Region Fears Lead Mine Threat to Children's Health
A controversial lead mine proposal in New South Wales' prime wine country has local residents terrified for their children's health and the future of their world-renowned vineyards.
Protester awarded £22k after police injury at Sydney demo
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
Boxing icon Christy Martin marries former rival Lisa Holewyne
Boxing legend Christy Martin, the 'Coal Miner's Daughter', has married her former rival Lisa Holewyne in a secret ceremony, capping off a remarkable love story that began in the ring.
Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate
A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.
Giant Trump Balloon Protest Erupts in Central London
Thousands of protesters descended upon central London in a dramatic demonstration against Donald Trump, featuring giant nappy-clad effigies, 'MAGA' drags, and placards branding the former President a fascist.
BHP job cuts threaten Queensland mining town's future
The St Vincent de Paul Society braces for a surge in demand as BHP announces massive job losses at its Queensland coal mines, threatening to devastate the community of Dysart.
QLD Deputy Premier brands BHP 'un-Australian' over job cuts
Mining giant BHP faces fierce backlash from Queensland's government after attributing job losses to the state's coal royalty scheme, igniting a heated debate over resource taxes and corporate responsibility.
BHP Cuts 750 Queensland Coal Jobs in Major Restructuring
Mining giant BHP announces the slashing of 750 jobs at its central Queensland metallurgical coal mines, citing operational reviews and a shift towards automation, sparking concerns for the local economy.
Ariana Grande Doubles Length of London Residency
Pop sensation Ariana Grande has dramatically extended her London 'The Boy is Mine' residency, doubling the number of shows after the initial run sold out in minutes. The extended stay at The O2 will now run through late September.
NSW Fights Lead Mine Near School as Child Protection Fails
Furious residents of rural NSW are fighting a proposed lead mine mere metres from a local primary school. The clash comes as a damning new report reveals Australia's systemic failure to protect children from environmental health hazards, with experts warn
Holly Valance Joins Tommy Robinson at Anti-Migrant Protest
Former Neighbours star Holly Valance makes controversial appearance alongside activist Tommy Robinson at London's anti-mass migration rally, calling for stricter border controls.
Queensland's Mine Rehabilitation Crisis: Who Pays the Bill?
Exclusive investigation reveals Queensland's ticking time bomb as mining giants leave taxpayers facing billions in rehabilitation costs for derelict sites, with prime agricultural land at stake.
Anti-Migrant and Counter-Protesters Clash in Central London
Central London became a battleground as hundreds of anti-migrant protesters and counter-demonstrators faced off in a tense standoff near the Houses of Parliament, requiring a significant Metropolitan Police intervention to maintain order.
Mystery as coal appears on London Underground trains
London's Underground network was hit by a bizarre mystery this week as commuters discovered piles of coal on Central line trains. Transport for London has launched an investigation into the strange occurrences, leaving passengers and officials scratching
Anglo American's £1.5bn Teck Bid May Spark Bidding War
Anglo American's bold £1.5bn bid for Teck Resources' coal assets signals major restructuring but may invite rival offers in heated mining sector consolidation.
Clashes Between Police and Protesters at London Arms Fair
Dramatic scenes unfolded in London as activists protesting the DSEI arms fair clashed with Metropolitan Police. Watch footage of the scuffles and arrests.
Massive methane leaks from abandoned coal mines exposed
Exclusive Guardian investigation uncovers severe underreporting of methane emissions from disused coal boreholes in Queensland and NSW, threatening climate goals.
China Overtakes US as Top Fossil Fuel Consumer
In a historic reversal, China's fossil fuel consumption has surpassed the United States, raising serious concerns about the world's ability to meet critical climate goals and casting a shadow over upcoming COP negotiations.
EA FC 26 Stadium List Leaked In Huge Data Mine
A huge leak has potentially revealed the full list of stadiums coming to EA FC 26, from iconic Premier League grounds to legendary arenas from across the globe.
Watchdog Buried Mine Lead Health Warning for Mt Isa
A major investigation reveals Queensland's environment watchdog suppressed a report on dangerous lead levels from a Glencore mine, raising serious health concerns for the local community.
Anti-immigration protester arrested on Westminster Bridge
Dramatic scenes unfolded in central London as a British nationalist protester was arrested after scaling a lamppost on Westminster Bridge during an anti-immigration demonstration, causing significant traffic disruption.
Australia's Energy Crisis: Blackout Warnings as Coal Plants Fail
Australia's national energy market is on the brink as multiple coal-fired power station breakdowns threaten rolling blackouts across the eastern states and send wholesale electricity prices soaring.
NZ police seize 'Bill' rugby ball mascot in Wellington protest
New Zealand police have confiscated the giant rugby ball mascot 'Bill' from protesters outside Parliament in Wellington, as authorities enforce stricter rules against unauthorised demonstrations on the parliamentary precinct.
1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest
Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.
670-tonne Swedish church moved to escape sinking mine
In an unprecedented feat of engineering, a 130-year-old church in Kiruna, Sweden, is being painstakingly moved to a new location to save it from sinking into an expanding iron ore mine. The two-day operation involves transporting the colossal structure on