Berry Still Waiting for Newsom Contact After Bill Veto
Oscar winner Halle Berry reveals California Governor Gavin Newsom has not contacted her as promised following her public criticism of his veto of the Menopause Care Equity Act.
Category : Policy
Major Fire at Tehran Market Sends Smoke Plumes Over City
A significant fire has broken out at a market in Tehran, Iran, with dramatic video footage showing thick smoke billowing into the sky. Emergency services are responding to the incident.
MAHA Movement Allies with Republican EPA on Environmental Rules
The Make America Healthy Again movement, having reshaped health policy, now collaborates with a traditionally pro-business EPA on environmental regulations ahead of midterm elections.
UK's First PFAS Action Plan Targets 'Forever Chemicals'
The British Government has launched its inaugural strategy to combat PFAS, the persistent 'forever chemicals' linked to serious health risks. The plan includes consultations on water limits and food packaging testing.
Government Unveils Plan to Tackle 'Forever Chemicals' in Water
The UK government has introduced its inaugural strategy to address PFAs, known as 'forever chemicals,' aiming to reduce environmental and health risks, with plans for statutory limits in England's water supply.
Government Plan Targets 'Forever Chemicals' in UK Water
The UK government has released its first-ever strategy to address PFAs, known as 'forever chemicals,' proposing legal limits in drinking water while facing criticism from environmental campaigners.
Carpet Industry's Toxic PFAS Legacy in Southern US
Major investigation reveals how stain-resistant chemicals from Georgia's carpet mills contaminated water across multiple Southern states, with health impacts continuing decades later.
PFAS Crisis Leaves Private Well Owners Stranded
AP investigation reveals how millions of Americans relying on private wells face PFAS contamination risks, with no federal oversight and patchy state responses.
Palestinians Condemn Israel's Seizure of Historic West Bank Site
Residents of Sebastia express outrage over Israel's plan to seize a historic West Bank site, fearing it's a pretext for land grabs and settlement expansion, threatening their livelihoods and heritage.
UK to Crack Down on Toxic Chemicals in Period Products
The UK government is set to announce plans to reduce public exposure to PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in period products and other personal care items, citing emerging health and environmental risks.
Biodiversity Collapse Poses Critical UK National Security Threat
A government intelligence assessment warns that ecosystem collapse and nature depletion represent severe threats to UK national security, particularly regarding food supplies and global stability.
Minister: Flood Relief Schemes 'Too Slow' as Rain Warning Issued
Minister Jack Chambers acknowledges slow delivery of flood defences as Met Eireann issues Status Yellow rain warning for multiple counties, including Dublin and Wexford.
UN Tax Talks: Fossil Fuel Giants Face Climate Damage Payments
Proposed UN tax framework could force fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damage and impose global wealth taxes on ultra-rich individuals.
200 Dead in Congo Landslide at Coltan Mines
A devastating landslide at coltan mines in eastern Congo has killed at least 200 people, with rebel authorities suspending mining and ordering evacuations due to ongoing dangers.
Earthquake Swarm Returns to California City After Quiet Period
Seismic activity has returned to San Ramon, California, with two tremors striking within seconds, ending weeks of unusual calm in a region experiencing months of earthquake swarms.
Reform UK enlists Ben Goldsmith for nature policy advice
Reform UK has approached environmentalist Ben Goldsmith to develop nature policies as the party seeks to attract Conservative voters concerned about climate issues.
LAFD Foundation Hired Celebrity PR Firm After Fire
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation spent $65,000 on a celebrity PR agency to shape messaging following criticism of the Palisades fire response.
Colombia's Cockfighting Tradition Faces Extinction After Ban
A landmark court ruling in Colombia has banned cockfighting, sparking debate over cultural heritage versus animal cruelty as the industry faces a three-year transition period.
Minns Considers Protest Restrictions in Sydney Amid Public Backing
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is exploring legal changes to limit protests in Sydney's CBD, including potential designations of protest sites and reforms to the Form 1 system, as polling shows strong public support for enhanced police powers.
King's Land Hosts Massive Illegal Waste Dump
A 25,000-tonne illegal waste dump on land partly owned by King Charles has sparked a bitter dispute between Wigan Council and the Duchy of Lancaster over who must fund the multi-million pound clean-up.
Air Fryer Cleanliness Crucial for Indoor Air Quality
University of Birmingham research reveals air fryers produce fewer harmful particles than traditional frying, but only when kept clean. Study examines 12 popular foods.
Fake Ivy Graffiti Wall Vandalised in Under 24 Hours
A California highway wall covered with artificial ivy to prevent graffiti has been spray-painted less than a day after installation, sparking criticism of Governor Gavin Newsom's $1 billion Clean California initiative.
Trump Orders Removal of Climate, Native History Signs in Parks
National parks across the US are removing or revising signs about climate change and Native American history under Trump's executive order to purge 'partisan ideology' from federal sites.
Trump Order Aims to Speed Up LA Wildfire Home Reconstruction
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to expedite the rebuilding of thousands of homes destroyed by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires by cutting bureaucratic red tape.
Royal Estate Avoids Cleanup of UK's Worst Illegal Waste Dump
The Duchy of Lancaster, King Charles's private estate, claims exemption from cleaning a toxic Wigan waste site using 700-year-old feudal law, sparking environmental and political outrage.
Lagos Demolition Displaces Makoko Residents
The demolition of waterfront communities in Lagos, Nigeria, has led to widespread displacement in Makoko, raising concerns over housing rights and urban development policies.
African Nations Attack Labour's Trophy Hunting Ban Plan
Five African nations have launched a scathing attack on Labour's proposed ban on big game hunting trophy imports, calling it colonial and hypocritical. Indigenous leaders warn it could harm conservation and rural communities.
Health Groups Sue EPA Over Pesticide Linked to Testicular Harm
Public health organisations are taking legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency over its approval of a PFAS insecticide that research shows causes testicular damage in rats and poses risks to children.
Utah GOP Threatens National Monument Management Plan
Republican lawmakers in Utah are using the Congressional Review Act to challenge the Biden-era management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, sparking fierce opposition from environmentalists and tribal groups.
Wood Burners to Get Cigarette-Style Health Warnings
New UK Government proposals will require wood burners and firewood to carry health warnings about air pollution risks, alongside stricter emissions limits for new appliances.
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