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North Sea Oil Crisis: Thousands Face Job Axe

Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.

Drone Attack Hits Bulgaria's Burgas Oil Refinery

A major drone strike has targeted Bulgaria's largest oil refinery in Burgas, causing significant damage and raising fears of escalating Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. The sophisticated attack has prompted urgent NATO security reviews.

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.

Trump urges Japan to buy American cars to avoid tariffs

Former President Donald Trump urges Japanese officials to boost US auto imports during private meeting, suggesting preferential treatment for American-made vehicles in exchange for avoiding potential tariffs.

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.

US sanctions Russian oil giants, markets volatile

Washington escalates economic warfare with sweeping sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, triggering oil price volatility and global supply chain concerns as China trade tensions intensify.

Trump's Russia Oil Sanctions: Will They Work?

The Trump administration's latest move to sanction Russian oil companies raises critical questions about effectiveness, global energy markets, and geopolitical strategy in a divided world.

Trump Allies Push to Block Argentine Beef Imports

Exclusive: Donald Trump's allies are mounting pressure on the Biden administration to halt beef imports from Argentina in what critics call a politically-motivated trade manoeuvre ahead of potential 2024 election dynamics.

Petrobras abandons Amazon oil exploration plans

Brazil's state oil giant Petrobras has dramatically halted controversial drilling plans near the Amazon River mouth, marking a significant victory for environmental campaigners ahead of COP30 climate talks.

Trump snaps at reporter over Argentine beef question

Donald Trump snapped at a journalist who questioned how his purchase of Argentine beef would impact American farmers, delivering a heated response about the country 'dying' during a press conference.

India denies Trump's Russian oil ban claims

Indian officials have directly contradicted Donald Trump's assertion that New Delhi agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil, creating fresh uncertainty about global energy markets and US-India relations.

IKEA warns of price hikes if Trump tariffs return

Popular flat-pack furniture giant IKEA warns British shoppers of impending price increases if Donald Trump implements sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, potentially sparking a cost-of-living crisis for home furnishings.

UK supermarkets linked to South American deforestation

Major UK supermarkets including Asda and Lidl are contributing to deforestation in South America through their supply chains, according to a damning new WWF report that calls for urgent government action.

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