53 m. ago How Arsenal plan to get Emirates rocking for Real Madrid after Mikel Arteta plea

Gunners planning an atmosphere to remember when holders visit the Emirates Stadium for quarter-final first-leg showdown

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5 h. ago Is legal action our best hope for holding back the climate crisis?

Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take actionIn November 2024, Monica Feria-Tinta, a veteran of UN tribunals and the international criminal court, strode through a heavy black door into a Georgian building in London’s august legal district for a meeting about a tree in Southend. Affectionately known as Chester, the 150-year-old plane tree towers over a bus shelter in the centre of the Essex seaside town. The council wanted to cut it down and residents were fighting back – but they were running out of options. Katy Treverton, a local campaigner, had travelled from Southend to ask Feria-Tinta’s legal advice. “Chester is one of the last trees left in this part of Southend,” said Treverton, sitting at a large table in an airy meeting room. “Losing him would be losing part of the city’s identity.”Feria-Tinta nodded, deep-red fingernails clattering on her laptop as she typed. She paused and looked up. “Are we ent...

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11 h. ago Scientists find dark oxygen that could reshape our understanding of how life started on Earth

Rocky lumps were found that are capable of producing “dark oxygen” 4,000 metres below sea level completely out of light’s reach

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12 h. ago Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areasA major new report on New Zealand’s environment has revealed a worrying outlook for its unique species and highlighted declining water health, while also noting some improvements in air quality.The ministry of the environment’s three-yearly update, Our Environment 2025, collates statistics, data and research across five domains – air, atmosphere and climate, freshwater, land, and marine – to paint a picture of the state of New Zealand’s environment. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Want to travel without it costing the earth? These eco projects are for you

Sarah Marshall rates the hotels, resorts and cruise companies trying to make a difference

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12 h. ago Donald Trump says he is not looking at pausing tariffs as US markets close after rocky day – business live

US president, when asked about considering a pause in global tariffs, says ‘We’re not looking at that’Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory leviesVolatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ‘medicine’Hong Kong stocks have plummeted more than 9% at open, while Singapore stocks dropped over 7%, according to reports.Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday as markets around the world crumbled in the face of the widening global trade war and fears it will unleash a deep recession, Reuters says. Continue reading...

Economics

13 h. ago Rollercoaster day for global stock markets as BlackRock CEO says US ‘probably in recession’ – business live

Larry Fink says most CEOs he talked to agreed with assessment; US indexes see sharp ups and downs; UK index loses nearly 4.5% US politics live: Trump threatens China with additional tariffsVolatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ‘medicine’Hong Kong stocks have plummeted more than 9% at open, while Singapore stocks dropped over 7%, according to reports.Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday as markets around the world crumbled in the face of the widening global trade war and fears it will unleash a deep recession, Reuters says. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Life may be hiding in the darkest corners of the moon, scientists say

Mysterious lifeforms may be lurking in the dark shadows of the Moon, scientists say. These permanently shaded areas of the Moon's polar regions could serve as safe havens for microbes.

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17 h. ago Woman who was in a coma for 18 days reveals chilling sensation she experienced while unconscious

Beffy, from South Wales, also described the 'deep state of psychosis' she experienced when she experienced in an X post that has garnered nearly 18 million views at the time of writing. (Stock image)

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18 h. ago Rollercoaster for US stock markets as tariff uncertainty puts investors on edge

Wall Street shows some recovery after initial falls as Trump’s team dismiss rumours of a 90-day pause on tariffs as ‘fake news’US Politics Live: Trump says Federal Reserve should cut ratesVolatility grips global stock markets as Trump insists on tariff ‘medicine’Hong Kong stocks have plummeted more than 9% at open, while Singapore stocks dropped over 7%, according to reports.Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday as markets around the world crumbled in the face of the widening global trade war and fears it will unleash a deep recession, Reuters says. Continue reading...

Economics

18 h. ago Strange lifeforms may be hiding on the moon... and they could jeopardize future space missions

Mysterious lifeforms may be lurking in the dark shadows of the Moon, scientists say. These permanently shaded areas of the Moon's polar regions could serve as safe havens for microbes.

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18 h. ago Man suffered one of worst deaths ever after getting stuck in British cave

It's a scenario worthy of a nightmare. Trapped in a 'corkscrew' shaft deep underground and with no hope of escape. At around 4pm on March 22, 1959, this is what happened to student Neil MOss.

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19 h. ago Your house 'smells of dog' because you're not cleaning this area, say experts

Spring has sprung and with it, millions of pet owners are giving their homes a deep clean. But there's one common area many of us forget to address when it comes to keeping pet smells away

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19 h. ago 'Heaven on earth' sandy beach with clear water is one of UK's best kept secrets

Broadsands Beach in North Devon has been labelled "heavon on earth" by visitors who say the stunning spot is "paradise" and boasts powder-soft sands and crystal-clear waters.

Society

20 h. ago Mikel Arteta issues plea to Arsenal fans for Real Madrid showdown: ‘Come very early to the warm

Arteta calls for supporters to create ‘special atmosphere’ for Champions League quarter-final first leg at Emirates Stadium

Sport

21 h. ago A Knight’s War review – smiting, flaying and lopping of limbs as sword’n’sorcery caper aims high

Atmospheric fantasy sees paladin Bhodie enter a cursed realm and die on repeat to rescue a red-haired maidenMaybe it’s because of a sense that we are expendable parts in the great capitalist machine, that the endlessly repeating death trope has been increasingly respawning in movies – from Edge of Tomorrow to Mickey 17 and now this Canadian sword’n’sorcery caper. With its sisyphean vibe and implacable mood, it also owes a fair bit to the Dark Souls video games; though it’s not a masterpiece on that level, it nevertheless has a grim self-conviction that grips despite its low-budget limitations.Paladin Bhodie (Jeremy Ninaber) – who apparently asked the barber for the Gondor bob and beard trim – agrees to enter a cursed realm to rescue red-haired maiden Avalon (Kristen Kaster), who is central to a humanity-saving prophecy. Needing to collect three magic stones to open up an exit portal, he makes a pact with the Keeper demon (Shane Nicely) for a magic talisman that can resurrect him eno...

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21 h. ago Amazon's 'atmospheric' outdoor lights 'brighten your garden, patio and decking'

The Solpex Solar Deck Lights have 'exceeded expectations' for homeowners keen to make the most of their outdoor space this spring

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27 h. ago Camping in the wild heart of Italy – en suite rooms and fabulous restaurant optional

In the rugged Maiella national park, a secluded campsite offers everything from pitches to hotel-style rooms, guided walks to Abruzzo hospitalityThere was a shift in atmosphere as a pewter cloud rumbled overhead. As we approached the end of our walk in the Maiella national park, we stopped beside the remains of a second world war prison camp, deep in the park’s corn-coloured hills, and Lisa, our guide, told us a story as dramatic as the simmering sky. In 1943, a band of prisoners, including New Zealand corporal John Broad, fled the camp and spent seven bitter winter months hiding out in caves before eventually making it across British lines. That they survived was thanks to the kindness and bravery of local families, who risked their own safety, and hunger, to help them stay alive and avoid German patrols.Lisa told us that Broad later described the impoverished Abruzzesi as the country’s true gold, and the sun suddenly sliced through the cloud as though in d...

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30 h. ago Asian markets plunge further amid tariff fallout; Trump says ‘sometimes you have to take medicine’ – business live

Japan’s Nikkei 225 tumbles nearly 9% on Monday as Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down 8% and South Korea trading temporarily halted amid Trump tariff concernsHong Kong stocks have plummeted more than 9% at open, while Singapore stocks dropped over 7%, according to reports.Hong Kong and Chinese stocks dived on Monday as markets around the world crumbled in the face of the widening global trade war and fears it will unleash a deep recession, Reuters says. Continue reading...

Economics

32 h. ago NASA warns colossal asteroid might hit the Moon in 2032 after Earth near

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has helped astronomers determine that the asteroid 2024 YR4, which was initially thought to collide with Earth on December 22, 2032, will miss our planet

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