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Xi Jinping Backs North Korea Amid Rising Tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms unwavering support for North Korea in a significant diplomatic message, as regional tensions escalate and South Korea faces political turmoil following an assassination attempt.

Shell abandons Cambo oilfield project

Energy giant Shell withdraws from controversial Cambo oilfield development alongside Equinor, signalling major strategic pivot towards renewable investments.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Petrofac wins major Shell North Sea contract

Energy services giant Petrofac lands significant Shell contract for North Sea assets, safeguarding Scottish jobs and reinforcing Aberdeen's energy hub status amid industry transformation.

Petrofac collapse puts North Sea jobs at risk

UK oil services company Petrofac enters administration, threatening thousands of North Sea jobs and sending shockwaves through Britain's energy sector amid ongoing financial struggles.

Cruise Ship Rescues Six Stranded at Sea

A Norwegian Cruise Line vessel transformed from luxury liner to rescue ship after spotting six desperate people stranded at sea off Puerto Rico in a remarkable ocean rescue operation.

US F-35 and Seahawk crash in South China Sea

In a dramatic incident over contested waters, a US F-35 fighter jet and MH-60 Seahawk helicopter have crashed into the South China Sea, triggering an urgent international recovery mission amid rising regional tensions.

Trump-Kim Summit Possible Within Days: South Korea

Breaking diplomatic news as South Korea's foreign minister suggests Donald Trump could meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un imminently, potentially reshaping global nuclear negotiations.

Kim Jong Un abandons reunification with South Korea

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Kim Jong Un has declared North Korea will no longer pursue reunification with South Korea, branding it a 'hostile state' while threatening nuclear consequences.

Last Sea Cow: A Tale of Human Greed and Extinction

Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's powerful new novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow, hunted to extinction just 27 years after its discovery - a stark warning about humanity's destructive impact on nature.

North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border

In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.

Prisoner allowed to walk out of jail to pick tomatoes

A Category D prisoner serving time for violent offences was allowed to leave HMP North Sea Camp unsupervised in what's being called an 'unbelievable' security failure that's sparked a major investigation.

SNP Faces Backlash Over North Sea Energy Transition

The Scottish National Party confronts mounting criticism over its handling of North Sea energy transition, with key projects in Clydebank and Aberdeen facing uncertainty and potential job losses amid political tensions.

Labour's North Sea oil plan sparks industry backlash

Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism over Labour's controversial North Sea oil and gas policy as industry leaders warn of economic devastation and Nigel Farage positions Reform UK as energy industry defenders.

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