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California Sues Exxon Over Climate Deception

California launches unprecedented legal action against ExxonMobil, alleging the oil giant concealed climate risks for over 30 years while publicly sowing doubt about environmental science.

MPs clash violently in Westminster devolution debate

Tensions reached boiling point in Parliament as MPs engaged in a heated confrontation over devolution settlement changes, with accusations of constitutional power grabs and broken promises flying across the chamber.

Trump's White House Demolition Plan Revealed

Exclusive details emerge about Donald Trump's alleged plans to demolish and rebuild the White House East Wing, raising questions about presidential powers and historical preservation.

Trump pledges federal troops for San Francisco

Former President Donald Trump vows to send military forces into San Francisco to address homelessness and crime if re-elected, sparking constitutional debate and local outrage.

Stonehenge sprayed orange by anti-oil activists

Climate activists from Just Stop Oil deliberately targeted Stonehenge with orange paint spray, telling a court they chose the ancient monument to create maximum disruption and media attention for their fossil fuel protest.

HMRC Can Now Raid Bank Accounts for Unpaid Tax

HMRC gains controversial new authority to directly recover unpaid tax debts from millions of bank accounts without court orders, raising serious concerns about financial safeguards and taxpayer rights.

DWP granted new powers to access bank accounts

The Department for Work and Pensions has been granted unprecedented authority to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a bid to combat fraud and save taxpayers £600 million annually.

Trump's Authoritarian Blueprint Alarms Democracy Experts

A coalition of democracy experts and former officials warns that Donald Trump's second-term plans represent an unprecedented threat to American democratic institutions, with detailed proposals to consolidate executive power.

Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals

As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental

Sydney cracks down on e-bike footpath clutter

Sydney councils gain sweeping new authority to tackle the e-bike epidemic clogging footpaths and creating accessibility hazards across the city under proposed legislation.

Government rewrites bill after Lords rebellion

Ministers have been compelled to make significant changes to their flagship legislation following a major defeat in the House of Lords, marking a dramatic parliamentary showdown over constitutional powers.

DFW Airport fuel failure causes travel chaos

Critical fuel supply failure at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport causes widespread flight disruptions, leaving passengers stranded as operations grind to a halt.

Petrol crisis: Drivers face £369 fuel bill shock

UK drivers are being hammered by soaring petrol costs with average annual fuel bills set to skyrocket by £369. Experts reveal when prices might finally fall and how to save money at the pumps.

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