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A damning report has found that the EU’s renewable energy targets for 2030 are “out of reach” because of lack of progress in domestic production, refining and recycling.
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 AM
A damning report has found that the EU’s renewable energy targets for 2030 are “out of reach” because of lack of progress in domestic production, refining and recycling.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been reopened by Israel for people on foot, as fragile diplomatic efforts inch forward. According to an Egyptian official, only 50 Palestinians will be permitted to cross in each direction on the first day of operations.
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 AM
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been reopened by Israel for people on foot, as fragile diplomatic efforts inch forward. According to an Egyptian official, only 50 Palestinians will be permitted to cross in each direction on the first day of operations.
Resident doctors in England have voted in favour of continuing industrial action over the next six months, the British Medical Association has announced.
February 3, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Resident doctors in England have voted in favour of continuing industrial action over the next six months, the British Medical Association has announced.
Bad Bunny became the first artist to win Album of the Year for an entirely Spanish-language record at last night’s Grammy awards. In a ceremony filled with anti-ICE sentiment, British singer Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist and Billie Eilish scooped Song of the Year for her hit Wildflower.
February 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Bad Bunny became the first artist to win Album of the Year for an entirely Spanish-language record at last night’s Grammy awards. In a ceremony filled with anti-ICE sentiment, British singer Olivia Dean was named Best New Artist and Billie Eilish scooped Song of the Year for her hit Wildflower.
Scotland has become the first UK country to put “swift bricks” into law. From now on, new buildings must include special nesting spaces for swifts and other birds, helping wildlife thrive alongside growing cities. Such a fab way to help our feathered friends!
February 2, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Scotland has become the first UK country to put “swift bricks” into law. From now on, new buildings must include special nesting spaces for swifts and other birds, helping wildlife thrive alongside growing cities. Such a fab way to help our feathered friends!
Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar took home major Grammy awards during a night that saw musicians hit back at Donald Trump’s ICE occupation.
February 2, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar took home major Grammy awards during a night that saw musicians hit back at Donald Trump’s ICE occupation.
The United States has said it will ensure there will be no more fuel shipments to the beleaguered island of Cuba, “Cuba will be failing pretty soon,” Donald Trump said earlier in the week.
February 2, 2026 at 8:13 AM
The United States has said it will ensure there will be no more fuel shipments to the beleaguered island of Cuba, “Cuba will be failing pretty soon,” Donald Trump said earlier in the week.
A Russian drone attack on a bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine’s central-eastern Dnipropetrovsk region has killed at least 12 people, officials said.
February 2, 2026 at 8:11 AM
A Russian drone attack on a bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine’s central-eastern Dnipropetrovsk region has killed at least 12 people, officials said.
Donald Trump has said Iran is talking to the US, hinting at a deal that would avoid the use of military strikes.
February 2, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Donald Trump has said Iran is talking to the US, hinting at a deal that would avoid the use of military strikes.
Peter Mandelson says he has resigned his membership of the Labour party to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after more revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
February 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Peter Mandelson says he has resigned his membership of the Labour party to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after more revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Weight-loss drugs, could save airlines a fortune in fuel. As passengers slim down, planes will need less juice to generate the thrust needed: a new study predicts that the annual saving for the four largest US carriers – American, Delta, Southwest and United – could soon total a whopping $580m.
January 31, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Weight-loss drugs, could save airlines a fortune in fuel. As passengers slim down, planes will need less juice to generate the thrust needed: a new study predicts that the annual saving for the four largest US carriers – American, Delta, Southwest and United – could soon total a whopping $580m.
Archaeologists have unearthed 450,000 objects during work on the HS2 train line, including a possible Roman gladiator’s tag, 19th-century gold dentures and a hand axe that may be more than 40,000 years old. The treasures are being stored in a secret warehouse in Yorkshire for further research.
January 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Archaeologists have unearthed 450,000 objects during work on the HS2 train line, including a possible Roman gladiator’s tag, 19th-century gold dentures and a hand axe that may be more than 40,000 years old. The treasures are being stored in a secret warehouse in Yorkshire for further research.
BBC News - Stay on this stunning island for free... if you're willing to count puffins
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Volunteers wanted to live on Skomer Island and count puffins
Successful applicants will spend several months helping conservation efforts on Skomer Island, off the Pembrokeshire coast.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:22 PM
BBC News - Stay on this stunning island for free... if you're willing to count puffins
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The boss of Lloyds Banking Group has warned that bankers will need to “re-skill themselves” to survive the oncoming AI boom that stands to transform the financial services sector.
January 30, 2026 at 7:41 AM
The boss of Lloyds Banking Group has warned that bankers will need to “re-skill themselves” to survive the oncoming AI boom that stands to transform the financial services sector.
The creators of a messaging app accused of handing user data to the Iranian regime live on a windswept hill in a British coastal town, the Guardian can reveal.
January 30, 2026 at 7:40 AM
The creators of a messaging app accused of handing user data to the Iranian regime live on a windswept hill in a British coastal town, the Guardian can reveal.
Driverless taxis could begin operating in London as soon as September. Waymo, which is owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, is launching a pilot robotaxi scheme in April and hoping to roll them out across the capital in the autumn.
January 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Driverless taxis could begin operating in London as soon as September. Waymo, which is owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, is launching a pilot robotaxi scheme in April and hoping to roll them out across the capital in the autumn.
The BBC has named senior executive Rhodri Talfan Davies as its interim director general, as the corporation continues the search for a permanent replacement for Tim Davie.
January 29, 2026 at 8:08 AM
The BBC has named senior executive Rhodri Talfan Davies as its interim director general, as the corporation continues the search for a permanent replacement for Tim Davie.
A snap inspection of a Bristol secondary school criticised for postponing a visit by an MP who is a member of a group that advocates for Israel has found “no evidence of partisan political views”.
January 29, 2026 at 8:08 AM
A snap inspection of a Bristol secondary school criticised for postponing a visit by an MP who is a member of a group that advocates for Israel has found “no evidence of partisan political views”.
Centrist ideas are no longer wanted in the Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch has said.
January 29, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Centrist ideas are no longer wanted in the Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch has said.
Supporters of assisted dying will seek to force through the bill using an archaic parliamentary procedure if it continues to be blocked by the Lords.
January 29, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Supporters of assisted dying will seek to force through the bill using an archaic parliamentary procedure if it continues to be blocked by the Lords.
Donald Trump has warned time is running out for Tehran and said a massive US armada was moving quickly towards the country.
January 29, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Donald Trump has warned time is running out for Tehran and said a massive US armada was moving quickly towards the country.
A federal judge granted an order barring federal officials from altering or destroying evidence in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, after state officials said they were blocked from accessing the scene to collect evidence despite having a warrant.
January 28, 2026 at 4:36 PM
A federal judge granted an order barring federal officials from altering or destroying evidence in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, after state officials said they were blocked from accessing the scene to collect evidence despite having a warrant.
Older people are twice as likely to drink heavily as those in their twenties, according to new NHS figures. Close to a third of those aged between 65 and 74 drink at “risky levels” – a measly six glasses of wine per week – up from just a fifth two years earlier.
January 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Older people are twice as likely to drink heavily as those in their twenties, according to new NHS figures. Close to a third of those aged between 65 and 74 drink at “risky levels” – a measly six glasses of wine per week – up from just a fifth two years earlier.
Angela Rayner told supporters “I’m not dead yet” as allies said she could rally 80 MPs to back her in a leadership bid. Speaking at a fundraising dinner, the former deputy prime minister also said Labour’s leadership “should do better” and vowed: “I ain’t giving those keys to No 10 to Nigel Farage.”
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Angela Rayner told supporters “I’m not dead yet” as allies said she could rally 80 MPs to back her in a leadership bid. Speaking at a fundraising dinner, the former deputy prime minister also said Labour’s leadership “should do better” and vowed: “I ain’t giving those keys to No 10 to Nigel Farage.”