38 m. ago Global temperatures to remain above average despite return of La Niña, says UN

Climate phenomenon cools surface of Pacific but won’t stop human-induced climate change increasing temperatures and exacerbating extreme weatherThe cooling La Niña weather phenomenon may return between September and November, but even if it does, global temperatures are expected to be above average, the United Nations has said.La Niña is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that cools surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. It brings changes in winds, pressure and rainfall patterns. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Donald Trump furious over bad lighting orders White House glow up for TV

Donald Trump has reportedly had new lights installed in the White House's Cabinet room after his hair appeared to "glow in the dark" and being disappointed by how he looked in footage

Politics

17 h. ago Climate change kills, Spanish PM tells deniers at launch of plan to tackle crisis

Pedro Sánchez says country’s deadly August wildfires show society needs to mobilise and take immediate actionSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced a 10-point plan to prepare the country for the climate emergency, warning: “If we don’t want to bequeath our children a Spain that’s grey from fire and flames, or a Spain that’s brown from floods, then we need a Spain that’s greener.”Sánchez said August’s heatwave-fuelled wildfires – which killed four people, burned through an area six times the size of Ibiza and required “the biggest human and technical deployment” ever seen in Spain – showed that immediate action must be taken to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Events

19 h. ago Would YOU try a Bangor Beaujolais? Climate change has created the perfect conditions to grow wine grapes in North Wales

A Pinot Noir from Denbighshire might soon be added to your wine list - as North Wales is experiencing a boom in vineyards.

Events

36 h. ago Educating Yorkshire review – the joyful return of this school show is just the blast of optimism we need

The comeback of Channel 4’s fly-on-the-wall series is perfectly timed. It’s a moving, uplifting look at how children can shine with support. What a tonic for all the bad news stories about education in BritainThe trailer for the new series of Educating Yorkshire is a work of art. Shot in one take and clocking in at more than three minutes, it was written and performed by the children of Thornhill community academy in Dewsbury – in collaboration with Dougal Wilson, the director of Paddington in Peru – and takes in a school band, percussionist dinner ladies and a child seemingly being fired out of a cannon from the roof. It’s sweet and funny, but it’s pointed, too, in style and content.This hasn’t been a great year for the public profile of British secondary schools. The national orgy of hand-wringing prompted by Netflix’s superb Adolescence has led to something approaching despair at the state of education, entrenching the perception that overstretched and under-resourced teachers ac...

Culture

50 h. ago The good news is, you’re owed a tax refund. The bad news? It’s a scam

170,000 fraudulent phone calls, texts and messages offering a refund, or threatening legal action over tax owed, were reported to HMRC up to July Tax calculations can be, well, taxing, so a message from HMRC saying that there’s been a mistake may not ring too many alarm bells. Some bring good news: you have overpaid and are owed a refund, but others claim you owe money. In both cases there’s an imminent deadline to act – sometimes with the threat of legal action, or penalties if you don’t.Scammers are taking advantage of people’s fears over bills to steal personal and banking information. Automated phone calls, and messages sent by text and email, typically tell you that you need to click on a link and log in to make a payment or claim a refund. Continue reading...

Economics

56 h. ago Infestation UK! Expected hottest summer on record leads to creepy crawlie boom as reports of wasps, cockroaches and bedbugs SOAR

Legions of rats, cockroaches and wasps have infiltrated homes and gardens - with poor hygiene and climate change blamed for the rise.

Politics

60 h. ago Former UN climate chief urges Australia to set ‘prosperity’ target of cutting emissions by 75% by 2035

Exclusive: Ambitious emissions reductions target would increase the country’s chance of winning rights to host Cop31 in 2026, Christiana Figueres saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former UN climate chief has urged the Australian government to set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least a 75% cut by 2035, backing calls from a group of more than 350 businesses that it would be better for the economy than a lower goal.The intervention by Christiana Figueres, an architect of the 2015 Paris agreement when she was the executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, comes before discussions about Australia’s commitment, due to be announced next month. Continue reading...

Events

2 d. ago Ruben Amorim can't cut it at Man Utd and that's bad news for fan

Calamity Man Utd boss looks certain to lave Old Trafford so fill your boots with a bet and there's plenty more in this week's Wardy's Wagers

Politics

2 d. ago Deadly legionnaires' outbreaks in London, Ont., bring role climate change may play to the forefront

Deadly legionnaires' outbreaks in London, Ont., bring role climate change may play to the forefront  CBC

Society

3 d. ago Gardeners' World's Monty Don shares 'depressing' update on Longmeadow garden

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has shared his frustration at the impact of climate change on his garden, Longmeadow, as well as the world as a whole

Politics

3 d. ago These countries are sinking into the sea. What happens when they disappear forever?

Can these small island nations still be considered states if their land disappears?

Events

3 d. ago Coronation Street fans spot 'red herring' in Betsy Swain car spoiler and its bad news for Lisa

Fans think they have spotted a 'red herring' in a teaser released by the ITV soap with the drama set to include the mother and daughter

Sport

3 d. ago 20 years ago Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. The Trump administration couldn’t handle a storm of that size, say its own employees

A shake up at FEMA, layoffs, and the Trump administration’s turn away from climate science leave us in a position, experts say

Events

3 d. ago Rory McIlroy sent ominous message about Ryder Cup after Keegan Bradley decision

Keegan Bradley has made a major decision ahead of the 2025 US Ryder Cup, and it could spell bad news for Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald and the rest of team Europe

Politics

3 d. ago Cole Palmer to miss Fulham clash with groin injury as Romeo Lavia recovery timeline revealed

Bad news for Chelsea with key players set for spell on the sidelines

Events

3 d. ago Twilight fans heartbroken as mystery update finally confirmed

The Twilight Saga has just released a major update, but it's bad news for some fans

Sport

3 d. ago NFL records that could fall in 2025: a booming kicker, Burrow’s 500 club and bad news for Rodgers

The new season is just around the corner. Which of the league’s talents will rewrite the record books in the coming months?The league has a new Legatron. Jacksonville kicker Cam Little has a chance to crush the record for the longest successful field goal. He drilled a 70-yarder against the Falcons during preseason and comfortably clears 72 yards during warmups. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Jose Mourinho delivers good and bad news for begging Rangers fans after Fenerbahce brutally bin an icon

The Special One is on the lookout for the 11th club of his managerial career

Politics

4 d. ago Opta's supercomputer reveals which clubs have the easiest and HARDEST fixtures in the Champions League... and it's bad news for one of the English sides

The Champions League is in only its second season under the new 36-team league format, with every club playing eight different opponents, four at home and four away.

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