England Risks 'Death Trap' Buildings in Overheating Crisis
Only half of English local plans require cooling strategies, risking fatal overheating in new buildings, as 2,700 died in recent heatwaves. Experts urge tighter standards.
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Albanese vows to protect creatives from AI 'theft'
Anthony Albanese promises strong protections for Australian creatives against AI misuse, warning it would be 'theft' if writers, artists, and musicians lose control or payment for their work.
Bolivia Indigenous Protest Pro-Business Policies
Indigenous groups in Bolivia march over 900km to La Paz to protest laws they say open the door to deforestation and land privatization, as the new government prioritizes agribusiness and mining.
Carnations Deserve a Garden Comeback: Easy-to-Grow Sweet Williams
Sweet williams and other carnations are making a garden comeback. Easy to grow, hardy, and charming, these once-maligned flowers are now recommended for their beauty and resilience.
Over 1,600 US Energy Dept Webpages Deleted Amid Heatwave
Over 1,600 Department of Energy webpages offering tips on saving energy and reducing utility bills have been removed, coinciding with the Trump administration's push to weaken efficiency standards.
Sadiq Khan Backs Maximum Workplace Temperature
London mayor Sadiq Khan supports calls for a maximum workplace temperature as extreme heatwaves cause deaths, school closures, and NHS disruptions, urging government action.
Ozempic Upends Wedding Dress Industry: Brides Fear Weight Loss
Semaglutide use by 10% of engaged couples forces bridal shops to adapt with fit guarantees, altered contracts, and new alteration challenges as rapid weight loss becomes common.
Four Ways to Stay Safe as Europe's Heatwaves Intensify
As June heatwaves in Europe cause thousands of deaths, experts outline four key strategies: cutting carbon, adapting homes, changing habits, and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
London City Lionesses' Transfer Spree Challenges WSL Salary Cap
London City Lionesses have stunned women's football by signing stars like Alexia Putellas and Mary Earps, raising questions about how they comply with WSL salary cap rules amid a £10.6m operating loss.
Why Peat Use Persists in UK Gardening Despite Damage
Peat bogs store twice as much carbon as all forests, but 80% of UK peatlands are damaged. Over 90% of extracted peat goes to horticulture. Despite widespread support, a ban remains elusive.
UK Accused of Rushing Planning Changes That Let Developers Bypass Nature Laws
Over 100 experts, including Stephen Fry and Chris Packham, urge Andy Burnham to halt environmental delivery plans, warning they let developers destroy nature for as little as £1 and threaten UK security.
Zero-Waste Broad Bean Pod Risotto Recipe
Transform empty broad bean pods into a flavourful risotto with this zero-waste recipe, using the whole pod to create a nutritious, economical dish.
Heat Divide: Air Conditioning Access Determines Survival
Extreme heat widening inequality; lower-income countries lack resources for cooling, requiring strategic investment from wealthier nations to build resilient electricity systems.
Democrats' datacenter push risks midterm hopes
Democratic voters in swing states like Michigan and Wisconsin increasingly oppose datacenters, yet party leaders champion them, risking midterm election losses. Polls show 64% of Michigan Democrats oppose nearby datacenters.
World Cup Now Engulfed by Political Contexts, Column Argues
The World Cup once allowed micro-doses of politics, but now it's engulfed by political contexts, from US interference to anti-immigration discourse, reshaping diaspora loyalties and fan experience.
Texans Fight Big Bend Border Wall
A bipartisan grassroots campaign in Texas fights Trump's proposed border wall through Big Bend, threatening homes, livelihoods, and wilderness along the Rio Grande.
US Heat Dome Brings Record Highs and Wildfire Risks
Extreme heat warnings cover large parts of the US as a heat dome drives record temperatures, with Billings hitting 111F and Salt Lake City 109F, amid wildfire concerns.
Horror Games Help Decode Global Anxieties, Academics Say
Horror video games like Resident Evil and Mouthwashing offer a radical means of disassembling society's threats, exploring themes of helplessness and workplace danger amid global crises.
Iran Threatens to Halt Mideast Energy Exports Amid US Blockade
Iran threatens to halt all Middle East energy exports after US reimposes blockade, shutting Strait of Hormuz and launching retaliatory strikes as Trump warns of targeting power plants.
Bristol Declared 'City of Harm Reduction' in Drug Policy Push
Bristol has been declared a 'city of harm reduction' as Green councillors lead a motion to prioritise public health over punishment for drug users, aiming to open a legal consumption facility.
Albanese AI Plan Sparks Datacentre Moratorium Calls
Anthony Albanese's AI blueprint mandates datacentres to underwrite new power supply; community groups call for moratorium until regulations are in place.
Albanese: Australia Must Not Be AI Data Warehouse
Anthony Albanese says Australia must be more than a 'data warehouse for AI products made overseas' and should benefit from its own innovations, announcing new planning rules and copyright protections.
Australia's Love-Hate History with Cats: From Hero to Villain
Australia's complex relationship with cats spans over two centuries, from revered pest controllers to vilified predators, as historian Jodie Stewart explores in her new book.
Greater Gliders Less Great at Gliding Than Thought
New study finds greater gliders glide an average of 19 metres, far less than the 100 metres assumed, challenging conservation assumptions for this endangered marsupial.
One Nation's People's Bank Idea Has Merit, But 5% Mortgages Flawed
Greg Jericho argues One Nation's proposal for a publicly-owned bank could reduce the big four's oligopoly power, but their 30-year fixed 5% mortgage plan risks inflating house prices and may not address housing affordability.
Masha and the Bear: MPs Seek Ban Over Russian Propaganda
UK MPs urge ban on 'Masha and the Bear' as Russian propaganda; cartoons have a century-long history of indoctrination, from WWII to CIA-funded 'Animal Farm'.
King's Guard Sounds Alarm as Horse Nearly Collapses in Heat
A King's Guard horse nearly collapsed in 30°C London heat, forcing a guardsman to sound an emergency alarm. The incident at Whitehall follows earlier heat-related issues with ceremonial horses.
GMFRS Thanks Locals as Wildfires Affect Air Quality
Firefighters battling moorland fires in Greater Manchester thank locals for generosity as air quality deteriorates across the region, with Stockport hardest hit at AQI 195.
One in Six Travelers Commit Cultural Blunders: Top 10 Faux Pas
A survey of 2,000 UK travelers reveals 1 in 6 have committed cultural blunders abroad, including not covering up at religious sites and forgetting to tip in North America.
Italy's Beaches Now Require Booking Due to Overtourism
Italy caps visitors at popular beaches like La Pelosa and Cala Goloritzé, with booking systems now mandatory. Overtourism drives 16% rise in arrivals in 2026, prompting reservations to protect coastlines.
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