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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has faced scrutiny for his past involvement in seminars for judges, where he presented on energy issues, including climate change. Wright, a former fracking executive, participated in these seminars prior to his appointment as Energy…

Four protesters from Palestine Action face sentencing for damaging a drone factory, despite a jury failing to convict them. Leading human rights lawyer, Jonathan Cooper, has warned that sentencing them under terrorism laws would pose a constitutional threat. The protesters…

Users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are saving over £400 annually on grocery bills, a new study reveals. This comes as the take-up of these medications has tripled in recent years. GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide and liraglutide, work by mimicking…

Edgar Morin, a renowned French sociologist and philosopher, has passed away. Born in 1921, Morin was a prominent thinker of the 20th century, known for his work on complexity, ecology, and human identity. He developed a transdisciplinary approach to understanding…

Brad Lander, former New York City comptroller, will stand trial for his arrest at an immigration court last September. Lander was among 11 elected officials detained by federal agents at the ICE facility. The group was protesting the treatment of…

A 30-year-old man, Hadi Alodid, has been charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Belfast. Alodid has also been charged with possessing a knife in a public place and making threats to kill. These charges relate to incidents…

A US navy member has been sentenced to 44 years in prison for killing a female sailor. Jermiah Copeland pleaded guilty to murdering Angelina Resendiz, a 20-year-old sailor stationed at Naval Station Norfolk. The incident occurred in 2020. Copeland also…

US President Donald Trump is moving forward with plans to appoint Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. Pulte, a businessman and Trump loyalist, has no experience in intelligence. The move has raised concerns among lawmakers, who warn it…

Violent disorder broke out in Belfast on Tuesday night, following anti-immigration protests. The unrest has raised concerns about community tensions and public safety. The protests were sparked by controversy over asylum seeker accommodation. Several people were injured and vehicles were…

Scientists have discovered a universal preference among humans to walk anticlockwise. Experiments conducted in various countries, including Spain and Japan, have consistently shown that people tend to turn left when navigating circular routes. This phenomenon, known as the "left-turn bias,"…

Peter Kyle, the shadow business secretary, aims to create the UK's first $1tn company. His goal is ambitious, but critics argue he overestimates the role of state activism in achieving it. Kyle points to the British Business Bank and a…

A 30-year-old man is set to appear in court today, charged with attempted murder in connection with a knife attack in Belfast. The incident is part of a larger wave of violence that has rocked the city, with rioting and…

Scientists have highlighted the human health implications of declining wild bee populations. Bees play a crucial role in pollinating crops and flowers, with many plants relying on them for survival. The loss of these pollinators threatens global food security and…

Bill Gates will appear before a House committee in a closed-door session to address questions about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was found dead in his jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on further…