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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.

Labor approves massive Tasmanian wind farm project

The Australian Labor government has granted federal approval for the contentious $1.7 billion Robbins Island wind farm in Tasmania, a monumental project set to power nearly 1.2 million homes despite significant environmental and cultural heritage concerns

Farage: Process all illegal migrants offshore

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares illegal migration a 'national emergency' and proposes a bold Australian-style offshore processing system to secure Britain's borders.

Farage's Deportation Plan Scorned by Legal Experts

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's radical proposal to process asylum seekers on remote islands faces a wall of scorn from Britain's leading legal experts, who brand it unworkable, costly, and a potential human rights disaster.

Aussie Expat's Dubai Tax Dodge Foiled in Court

A wealthy Australian expat's elaborate scheme to avoid paying millions in taxes by claiming non-residency from a Dubai apartment has been crushed by a landmark court ruling, setting a major precedent for global tax enforcement.

American in Bali reveals daughter will never pay taxes

An American entrepreneur living a luxury life in Bali has sparked outrage by declaring his toddler daughter will 'never pay taxes' after he legally renounced their US citizenship, a move that severs all financial ties to America.

Badenoch proposes UK asylum seeker camps

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after suggesting the UK should establish asylum seeker processing centres on British territory, drawing comparisons to Australia's controversial offshore detention policy.

Ørsted shares crash £9bn amid cash call crisis

Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind energy, faces a financial storm as shares nosedive by £9bn following a shock cash call. Discover the implications for the renewable energy sector.

US approves Alaska oil drilling in protected reserve

The Biden administration has greenlit a major oil and gas drilling project in Alaska's ecologically sensitive National Petroleum Reserve, sparking fierce debate between energy advocates and environmentalists.

BP discovers major new oil field off Brazil

BP announces a significant new oil and gas find in Brazil's deep waters, marking one of the industry's largest discoveries this year and boosting the firm's strategic position in South America.

NZ reverses fossil fuel ban amid climate concerns

In a controversial move, New Zealand’s government has voted to reintroduce fossil fuel exploration, overturning a 2018 ban. Critics warn of environmental consequences, while supporters highlight economic benefits.

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