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George Monbiot's recent article on rightwing denial of climate change has sparked a wave of responses from readers. Many have written to express concern over the growing trend of heatwaves being politicized. Climate change, once a broadly accepted scientific fact,…

Renewable energy sources are gaining prominence in the global shift towards sustainable power. Solar and wind energy have been at the forefront of this movement, with significant investments and advancements in recent years. However, hydroelectric power, which harnesses energy from…

French politician Marine Le Pen's presidential ambitions have been impacted by a recent court ruling. Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, was found guilty of inciting hatred and violence towards Muslims. An appeal court upheld the conviction,…

Researchers in Uganda have discovered that a lotion made from catnip oil is as effective at repelling mosquitoes as Deet, a widely used chemical repellent. The study, conducted in a region prone to mosquito-borne diseases, tested the catnip lotion against…

John Lewis has announced the closure of in-store services at dozens of its locations nationwide. The move puts hundreds of jobs at risk. Services being discontinued include gift wrapping desks and bureau de change stations. These services have been a…

A murder investigation is underway in Bedfordshire after the bodies of a mother and her two children were discovered. The victims were found near Bedford, and police are treating the deaths as suspicious. Post-mortem examinations are being conducted to determine…

Lake Powell, a crucial reservoir on the Colorado River, is approaching unprecedented low levels due to persistent drought and climate change. The reservoir, which straddles the Arizona-Utah border, is a key component of the Colorado River Basin system, providing water…

The expected next UK prime minister, likely to be Rishi Sunak's successor, is facing pressure from health groups to abandon a proposed UK-US drug deal. This agreement could have significant implications for the National Health Service (NHS). Analysis suggests the…

Nigel Farage has resigned as Member of Parliament for South Thanet, citing intense scrutiny over his finances. Farage, leader of Reform UK, is facing a second inquiry into financial gifts he received. The parliamentary commissioner for standards is investigating whether…

Italian authorities have questioned businessman Valter Lavitola in connection with a bomb attack at the home of investigative reporter Sigfrido Ranucci. The attack occurred in June and four people have already been arrested. Ranucci is a well-known journalist who hosts…

Nato leaders are gathering in Ankara for a summit, where they will face pressure from the US to increase their defense spending. The US has long pushed for its allies to meet the agreed target of 2% of GDP on…

Former Nato Secretary-General George Robertson has criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer's military spending plan, saying it is insufficient to address the UK's defence needs. Robertson, who is leading a defence review, argues that the proposed investment fails to meet the…

The European Union has decided not to suspend its biometric border control system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), despite identifying 20 "difficult spots" where the technology is not functioning as intended. EES, introduced after Brexit, uses facial recognition and…