2 h. ago US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years’ reductions

Study from research firm finds that US greenhouse gas emissions grew faster than economic activity last yearIn a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, researchers calculated in a study released on Tuesday.The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to a combination of a cool winter, the explosive growth of datacenters and cryptocurrency mining, and higher natural gas prices, according to the Rhodium Group, an independent research firm. Environmental policy rollbacks by Donald Trump’s administration were not significant factors in the increase because they were only put in place this year, the study authors said. Heat-trapping gases from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas are the major cause of worsening global warming, scientists say. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Mum of Archie York killed in gas explosion tells of the moment 'he was gone'

Archie York's parents Katherine Errington and Robbie York have told his story and given tips on how to spot what are known as cannabis "shatter" factories

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63 h. ago Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas cylinder blast at wedding in Pakistan’s capital

A gas cylinder explosion hours after a wedding reception in Pakistan's capital has killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured seven others

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6 d. ago Two people in hospital after suspected gas explosion inside house

The explosion is believed to be caused by a gas cylinder

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2 w. ago Brit boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal 'was trying to defend mum' from ex

A 13-year-old British boy was found dead at a property in Tomar, Portugal, following an incident on Tuesday, with his grandmother believing he died trying to protect his mother from her ex-partner

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2 w. ago Brit boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal ‘trying to defend mum’ from her ex

Alfie Hallett has been remembered by his grandmother as a 'lovely, gentle boy', and said she believes the teen was killed as he tried to protect his mother from a murderous assault

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2 w. ago Man stabbed Brit boy to death before blowing himself up in horror 'murder

British teenager Alfie Hallett was allegedly stabbed to death by his mother's ex-partner in Portugal before the attacker took his own life - tributes have now been paid to the youngster

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2 w. ago Full horror of attack on Brit mum and son in Portugal as boy, 13, stabbed to death

Alfie Hallet, 13, was stabbed to death as his mum was brutally assaulted, tied up and left injured - before her violent ex-partner barricaded himself inside their Portugal home and triggered a gas explosion

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2 w. ago British boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal before house blown up in gas explosion

One officer was injured by the explosion as police in Tomar responded to a suspected domestic violence alert

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2 w. ago Tragic British teen, 13, is named after being ‘stabbed to death by his mum’s violent convicted killer ex’ in Portugal

TRIBUTES have been flooding in for a British teenager who was allegedly stabbed to death by his mum's ex-partner in Portugal. Alfie Hallett, 13, was honoured by his local basketball team as a "cherished member" of the community and praised for "leaving an indelible mark" on all who knew him. Alfie was fatally attacked with...

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3 w. ago Brit boy, 13, 'stabbed to death by mum's ex' who then 'killed himself in gas explosion'

Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident in Casais, Portugal as a suspected murder-suicide. The boy's mum, who is also British, was reportedly stabbed as well

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3 w. ago Possible gas leak causes explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home leaving residents trapped, reports say

The explosion happened Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Lake Nursing Home

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3 w. ago Brit boy, 13, stabbed to death in horror Portugal attack by his mum’s ex before killer blew up house taking his own life

A BRITISH boy was killed in Portugal after his mum's ex-partner allegedly stabbed him before dying in a gas explosion. Authorities say the 13-year-old was stabbed to death in the town of Tomar on Tuesday. The suspect later died after a blast reportedly caused by a gas leak. According to Portuguese outlet DN, the boy...

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4 w. ago Two children dead and 13 people injured in apartment building gas explosion in France

The powerful blast in Trévoux is reported to have been heard up to five kilometres away

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4 w. ago Two children are dead and at least four injured after 'gas explosion' at apartment building in France

The two children, aged three and five, reportedly died of cardiac arrest during the blast on Monday which has also left others trapped beneath the rubble.

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4 w. ago Two children dead after massive explosion in apartment building as four more injured and another two buried under rubble

TWO children aged three and five have reportedly been killed after a horror gas explosion at an apartment building in France. At least four people have been injured after the blast on Monday which has also left others trapped beneath the rubble, according to local media. Emergency services rushed to the scene in Trévoux after...

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