3 d. ago How ‘out of touch’ Tony Blair became a serious threat to climate action

Even before his call for a net zero ‘reset’, there had been criticism of ex-PM’s lucrative links with fossil fuel nationsFrom the lush gardens of the Four Seasons luxury hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh, amid banks of bougainvillaea and trailing jasmine, green lawns and air-conditioned courtyards, the surrounding desert is kept at bay by hidden sprinklers, and the chaotic poverty of the rest of Egypt by high walls and discreet security.In late 2022, on the sidelines of the Cop27 UN climate conference, the former UK prime minister Tony Blair was holding high-level meetings with senior figures from politics and business. His role in the negotiations raised questions for some, who began to worry that, having been a respected elder statesman on the subject – one who as prime minister crafted the UK’s first real climate measures, and made it the priority for the UK presidency of the G8 group of countries in 2005 – he might now be becoming, in the words of one Whitehall insider, “a serious threat...

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4 d. ago Only use car air con when driving on these roads to save money, say experts

Following this expert advice can make sure you are getting the most of your air conditioning whilst also saving your fuel

Transport

4 d. ago Girl, 10, killed as tree falls on family home in Atlanta during storm

‘That wasn’t just my little sister. That was my best friend,’ said Erica Dixon’s 14-year-old sister

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5 d. ago My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant | Sheila Hancock

Our street party tea was a muted celebration, full of uncertainty. Then, as now, we faced a long struggle towards a better world It is May 2025, it is 4am, and I am sitting up in bed, sleepless, looking out at a huge moon illuminating the still world.Eighty-five years ago, in 1940, a silently weeping seven-year-old lay on a cracked leatherette sofa in urine-soaked pyjamas, looking through an alien window, praying that that same moon would protect my mum and dad from the killer bombs falling in London. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Russell Brand granted bail from London court on rape and assault charges

Russell Brand granted bail from London court on rape and assault charges  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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6 d. ago Our favourite budget portable air conditioner is at its lowest ever price

Cool your home for less with this deal on our best affordable portable AC unit

Economics

7 d. ago Snake on a train line: Japan’s busiest bullet train route brought to a halt

Outage occurred between Maibara and Gifu-Hashima stations after the snake appeared to have climbed an electricity poleJapan’s busiest bullet train line was brought to a halt on Wednesday after a metre-long snake wrapped itself around a power line, shorting the electricity supply and stranding hundreds of passengers.Shinkansen trains running between Tokyo and Osaka were brought to a standstill by the snake, with news reports showing footage of people inside trains waiting for services to resume. Power did not appear to have been cut inside trains, with lights and air conditioning still functioning, according to passengers. Continue reading...

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1 week ago At least 12 killed after speeding van hits bike and falls into well

Villager trying to rescue passengers killed by toxic gas leak

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1 week ago Half price deal brings this air conditioner down to just £99.99

It's a great time of year to invest in air conditioning and beat the rush ahead of the summer

Economics

1 week ago Shocking list of cities where polluted air is slowly killing its residents

A shocking new report has revealed the most dangerous US cities for air pollution, where toxic conditions could be damaging residents' health day after day.

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1 week ago Tributes pour in for British 'cycling legend' killed in horror Majorca race fall

Philip Williams died after a fall between Esporles and Valldemosa in Spain as he took part in the gruelling Mallorca 312 event, with his loved ones remembering the 'exceptional' rider

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2 w. ago Tributes flood in for teenage boy killed in horror farm accident as mum's world 'falls apart'

Harry Moss, 14, from Birmingham, was fatally injured in an incident involving heavy machinery on a farm in Malvern, Worcestershire, on Thursday morning

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2 w. ago Boy killed in horror farm tragedy pictured as heartbroken mum's world 'falls apart'

Harry Moss died after suffering horrendous injuries in the machinery accident at the farm.

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2 w. ago Boy, 14, killed in horror farm accident pictured as mum's world 'falls apart'

Harry Moss, 14, from Birmingham, was fatally injured in an incident involving heavy machinery on a farm in Malvern, Worcestershire, on Thursday morning

Events

2 w. ago Winner of The Apprentice 2025 announced as Lord Sugar makes huge final decision

Dean Franklin has been crowned the winner of The Apprentice 2025 after Lord Sugar decided to invest in his air conditioning business.

Politics

2 w. ago Dean Franklin wins The Apprentice – here’s what to know about his business

Dean Franklin’s ACs battled Anisa’s pizza business in the final

Politics

3 w. ago Can Dean Franklin’s ADL air conditioning business win The Apprentice tonight?

Dean Franklin’s ACs face off against Anisa’s pizza business in the final

Society

3 w. ago The Apprentice finale is tonight, Can Dean Franklin’s ADL air conditioning business come out on top

Dean Franklin’s ACs face off against Anisa’s pizza business in the final

Society

3 w. ago Where to buy Apprentice finalist Anisa Khan’s Bombay Pizza ahead of tonight’s finale

Anisa Khan faces off against air-conditioning man Dean Franklin in tonight’s final episode of The Apprentice

Events

3 w. ago 9 best portable air conditioners to keep you cool in the summer, tried and tested

Move these handy portable ACs between rooms to circulate a deliciously icy breeze

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