Nature Recovery Plan Clause Sparks Debate In England
Conservationists criticise new clause allowing one-year contract termination in England's nature recovery plan, citing underfunding and reduced ambition.
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FIFA Bans Pre-Revolutionary Iran Flags at World Cup
FIFA's ban on pre-revolutionary Iran flags at the World Cup stands after a last-minute legal hearing. Iran face New Zealand in their opener amid political tensions.
Cheboygan Dam Danger Known for Years as Officials Failed to Act
Officials knew for years about Cheboygan dam dangers but failed to act, leaving taxpayers to fund emergency repairs as floodwaters threaten the community.
US government shutdown throws national parks into chaos
US government shutdown leaves national parks in limbo, with some closed and others understaffed, frustrating visitors and employees.
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Congress Set to Vote on Bill Expanding 'God Squad' Powers and Weakening Endangered Species Act
Congress votes on bill expanding 'God Squad' powers and weakening Endangered Species Act, sparking opposition from environmental groups.
FIFA's 48-Team World Cup: A Get-Rich Scheme Ruining Football
FIFA's expansion to 48 teams for the World Cup is criticized as a money-driven move that dilutes competition, with Curacao's heavy defeat to Germany highlighting the lack of competitive balance.
Labour MPs Join Tories Against Miliband's Net Zero
Ed Miliband's net zero policies face cross-party backlash as Labour MPs and Conservatives unite to challenge his agenda, citing job losses overseas.
Attacks on Education Globally Surge 40%, Report Finds
A new report reveals a 40% surge in attacks on education worldwide, with over 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, or abducted in 83 countries.
Cathedral Burns at Unesco-Listed Kyiv Monastery After Attack
One of Ukraine's most significant religious sites, Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, was damaged in a large Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, also hitting residential buildings.
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Australia's Social Media Ban: Mixed Results After Six Months
Six months after Australia's social media ban for under-16s, parents report mixed effects: some see reduced usage, others note easy circumvention and social isolation.
UK Plan to Weaken EV Targets Sparks Backlash
The UK government's move to dilute electric car sales targets faces fierce opposition from charging firms and EV makers, warning of job losses and harm to the automotive sector.
Ken Henry Calls for 100% Windfall Tax on Gas Giants in Australian Policy Debate
Ken Henry advocates 100% windfall tax on gas profits, dismissing sovereign risk claims, as Australia debates energy tax reforms.
London Hits 3,000 Zero-Emission Buses Milestone
Mayor Sadiq Khan celebrates London's 3,000th zero-emission bus, part of a fleet that has grown from 30 in 2016 to a third of TfL's buses, with all new buses zero-emission since 2021.
Keir Starmer Confirms Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a ban on social media for all children under 16, set to be passed before Christmas and enforced from 2027. The decision follows a consultation with over 110,000 responses.
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New Simpler Recycling Rules Take Effect Across England
New Simpler Recycling legislation standardises collections and expands food waste recycling across England from Tuesday.
Labor's Student Debt Cut Plan Criticised as Unfair by Economists
Economists say Labor's 20% HECS cut is unfair, proposing a flat $5,500 reduction instead, as analysis shows benefits skewed to high-earning graduates.
The Children of Gaza: 17,000 Lives Lost, a Tragedy Beyond Mistake
Over 17,000 children killed in Gaza; Israeli military blames technical error for latest deaths of six children queuing for water.
Macron Reforms Spark Nationwide Strikes and Clashes in France
French public sector workers strike against Macron's reforms, with clashes in Paris and Nantes. Flights and trains cancelled, unions warn of further action.
UK to Ban Under-16s from Social Media: New Laws Announced
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will announce an under-16 social media ban on June 15, following a public consultation where 91% backed the move. The ban includes AI chatbots and gaming chat limits.
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Hawaii to Take Over 120-Year-Old Dam After Evacuation Scare
Hawaii to acquire 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam from Dole after evacuation scare, with $20m repairs planned.
Labour's Planning Bill Threatens 5,000 English Nature Sites, Experts Warn
Labour's planning bill threatens over 5,000 protected English nature sites, experts warn, with legal opinions citing weakened safeguards.
Fukushima Innkeeper Tracks Radiation to Revitalise Town 15 Years After Disaster
Tomoko Kobayashi, an innkeeper in Fukushima, continues her mission to revitalise Odaka by tracking radiation 15 years after the nuclear disaster.
‘We’re True Guardians of the Forest’: Quilombola Community Near Belém Demands Land Rights and Recogn
Quilombola community near Belém fights landfill threat and demands land rights, saying their voices are ignored at COP30 climate summit.
California Sues Trump Administration Over Oil Pipeline Revival
California sues US energy department over revival of Sable oil pipeline, citing federal overreach and environmental concerns.
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Coalition Offers to Back Labor's Nature Laws if Protections Are Weakened
Coalition offers to back Labor's nature laws if environment protections are weakened, sparking backlash from Greens and environmental lawyers.
Chasing Utopia review – Mo Gawdat's ethical AI quest in alarming documentary
Review of documentary Chasing Utopia, following ex-Google exec Mo Gawdat's campaign for ethical AI amid alarming warnings.
UK to Ban Some Towel Rails and Underfloor Heating
The UK Government proposes new energy efficiency rules banning sales of certain heating devices like under-floor heating and towel rails, affecting over a third of space heating systems.
Massive Fire Engulfs Livingston Industrial Estate
A massive fire has engulfed an industrial estate in Livingston, West Lothian. Fire crews are battling the blaze, with thick smoke visible for miles. No injuries reported yet.
UK pledges £132.5m for after-school clubs ahead of social media ban
The UK government announces £132.5m for after-school clubs, as ministers prepare to introduce restrictions on social media use for under-16s, following an Australian-style ban consideration.
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Butler: NDIS Cuts Used as 'Pawn' in Political Game
Mark Butler warns the Coalition against using NDIS reforms as a political pawn, as a potential six-month inquiry extension could cost billions. He insists the government's plan is right and should not be delayed.
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