12 h. ago Catalyst for climate action: The global event bringing fresh energy to planet

A decade on from the Paris Agreement, ChangeNOW 2025 is reinvigorating the desire for progress

Science

4 d. ago Will Trump’s tariffs ignite a global trade war? Today in Focus Extra – podcast

Donald Trump has introduced eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world. Will they ‘make America wealthy again’? Richard Partington reportsDonald Trump is on a mission to ‘make America wealthy again’. Speaking outside the White House, he said for too long the country had been ‘looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike’. Now that would come to an end, he said, as he slapped eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world.The Guardian’s senior economics correspondent, Richard Partington, explains why Trump has taken such action and how it could affect the global economy. ‘It could come at huge costs to consumers,’ he says, as markets around the world react with confusion. With prices in the US also likely to rise, will voters soon rue what the president has called ‘liberation day’? Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Greenpeace activists climb Foreign Office building over signing of ocean treaty

The group called for faster action from Foreign Secretary David Lammy in signing the Global Ocean Treaty.

Politics

6 d. ago Travel trade event brings new global opportunities for Lanarkshire businesses

VisitScotland Connect 2025 is designed to increase the country’s share of global travel in a sustainable way, supporting the economic growth of one of Scotland’s most valuable industries.

Transport

8 d. ago Trump revokes permits for oil companies in Venezuela to pressure Maduro

Action against Eni and Global Oil Terminals follows cancellation of Chevron’s licence in Latin American country

Politics

9 d. ago Ed Miliband 'risking power shortages' in his race to make Britain more reliant on 'intermittent renewables', MPs warn

In a 'fresh humiliation' for the Energy Secretary, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticised the time being taken on reviews of gas and electricity prices.

Events

1 week ago ‘This is no isolated event’: attack on Palestinian director brings rising settler violence into focus

Activists fear unprecedented levels of violence, with the apparent backing of Israeli authorities, part of drive to force Palestinians out of the West BankIt was around 6pm, just after its Palestinian residents had finished their daily Ramadan fast, dozens of masked Israeli settlers, armed with batons, knives and assault rifles, entered the West Bank village of Susiya in the rural Masafer Yatta area of the south Hebron hills. Among them were a group of Israeli soldiers who escorted the settlers into the village where Hamdan Ballal, one of the four directors of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, lives.About three weeks after appearing on stage at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles to accept the Oscar, Ballal has become the victim of the very violence shown in his film. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Fake dolphins and frantic digging: the army of helpers learning to rescue New Zealand’s stranded whales

A vast network of volunteers leap into action to save beached creatures in New Zealand, a global hotspot for strandingsOn a blustery March day in Wellington, a group of would-be whale rescuers wearing wetsuits and hi-vis vests are waist deep in the chilly waters of Scorching Bay. Between them, a two-tonne replica of a pilot whale gently rocks in the swell.On the sand, another group pours buckets of water over a replica dolphin, while some dig away the sand from beneath its fins. Occasionally, a trainer reminds students to stand back from the tail – if this were a real animal the tail could deliver an unexpected blow. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Wellness in Wishaw event will bring community and care together

People across North Lanarkshire are welcome to join the exciting and informative day at the town’s Houldsworth Centre from 11.30am to 2.30pm on Wednesday, April 9.

Politics

2 w. ago Luke Littler 'almost inseparable' with teenage beautician as darts sensation brings 'good friend' to public event

Littler has reportedly grown close to a teenage beautician in recent weeks, with the pair said to be 'almost inseparable' after meeting last month

Politics

3 w. ago British people ‘will rise to challenge’ of green action – ex

John Kerry said he was ‘optimistic’ about decarbonisation efforts in the US and wider global climate action despite the US row back.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum begin; Canada joins Europe with $20bn retaliation: Live updates

President’s action to protect American metals producers steps up campaign to reorder global trade

Politics

3 w. ago Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum begin, angering European allies: Live updates

President’s action to protect American metals producers steps up campaign to reorder global trade

Politics

3 w. ago Trump expands 25% steel and aluminium tariffs globally; EU retaliates: Live updates

President’s action to protect American metals producers steps up campaign to reorder global trade

Politics