19 h. ago ‘Legal bullying’: global protest rights on line in Dutch court case, say activists

After US jury said it should pay oil pipeline firm $660m, Greenpeace is hoping to reclaim funds via EU anti-Slapp lawThe outcome of a court case in the Netherlands could shape the right to protest around the globe for decades to come, campaigners have warned, as figures show a dramatic rise in legal action taken by fossil fuel companies against activists and journalists.Greenpeace International is using a recently introduced EU directive to try to reclaim costs and damages it incurred when a US jury decided it should pay the oil pipeline corporation Energy Transfer more than $660m in damages earlier this year. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz shows true colours after breaking heart of British underdog at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz continued his men's singles title defence at Wimbledon by beating British qualifier Ollie Tarvet in straight sets and the Spaniard showed his class after the win

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54 h. ago Former Navy head sacked after ‘falling short of values and standards expected’

Admiral Sir Ben Key was reportedly suspended from his role as First Sea Lord over claims he had an affair with a female subordinate

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4 d. ago Mad Vlad Putin could target UK's 'soft belly' as we enter 'new era of threats'

A UK minister has warned of the potential for havoc caused by adversaries targeting vital undersea cables - Luke Pollard said the cables are easier to target than they used to be

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7 d. ago Families of Chinook crash victims press on with legal action against MoD

The RAF aircraft crashed carrying 25 British intelligence personnel crashed on the Mull of Kintyre in 1994.

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2 w. ago Denmark to deploy ‘saildrones’ in Baltic to protect undersea cables from Russian threat

US-made vessels will monitor maritime activity as part of military trial amid criticism over deepening ties with American tech firmsDenmark is deploying floating drones on the Baltic Sea to protect undersea infrastructure and bolster maritime surveillance amid the growing threat of hybrid attacks from Russia.The arrival of Saildrone, a California-based company, has prompted criticism in Denmark over forging tighter bonds with the US in such a sensitive area as digital security. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Denmark deploys ‘saildrones’ in Baltic to protect undersea cables from Russia

US-made unmanned vessels will monitor maritime activity as part of trial, amid criticism over closer ties with AmericaDenmark is deploying floating drones on the Baltic Sea to protect undersea infrastructure and bolster maritime surveillance amid the growing threat of hybrid attacks from Russia.The arrival of Saildrone, a California-based company, has prompted criticism in Denmark over forging tighter bonds with the US in such a sensitive area as digital security. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Spain threatens to block NATO 5% defence spending target in snub to alliance chief who demanded nations boost spending

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is pushing bloc members to boost their defence spending to 5% GDP by 2032, after Trump declared America's allies were shirking their responsibilities

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2 w. ago UK firm not racist for rejecting Chinese applicant over security concerns, tribunal rules

Judge says refusing to hire people from ‘hostile’ states to roles that deal with national security is not discrimination Refusing to give a job to Chinese and Russian people in companies that deal with issues of national security and require security clearance is not racist, an employment tribunal has ruled.It is not discriminatory to stop people from “hostile” states taking up certain jobs in the defence sector because of the risk to British security, the judgment says. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump promised riches from ‘liquid gold’ in the US. Now fossil fuel donors are benefiting

How Kelcy Warren, one of Trump’s biggest industry backers, and his pipeline firm are likely to flourish in his second termKelcy Warren was among the top donors for Donald Trump’s 2024 White House bid, personally pouring at least $5m into the campaign and co-hosting a fundraiser for the then presidential hopeful in Houston.Trump’s win appears to already be benefiting Warren and Energy Transfer Partners, the pipeline and energy firm of which he is co-founder, executive chair and primary shareholder. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Are British Overseas Territories worth visiting? Here are the 5 most tourist friendly gems

The British Overseas Territories are not part of the UK, but are under British dominion and the UK is responsible for their defence, international relations and good governance.

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2 w. ago The critical undersea cables at the mercy of Chinese and Russian saboteurs: Fears UK is 'woefully' unprepared for threat of coordinated attacks by 'shadow fleets' on vulnerable Western infrastructure

A new report has warned Britain remains 'woefully' underprepared for the threat of strikes on its maritime infrastructure in the face of growing aggression.

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2 w. ago Humans will share AI meals with celebrities and even deceased relatives

Experts believe humans will develop hologram technology by 2050 - and soon robots will be able to do all our grocery shopping and cook our meals

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3 w. ago Man Utd target Viktor Gyokeres 'set to strike' as Sporting chief slams 'blackmail' effort

Arsenal and Manchester United transfer target Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly threatened to go on strike after Sporting CP reneged on an agreement to let him leave

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3 w. ago Man Utd and Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres 'set to strike' as club slam 'blackmail' effort

Manchester United and Arsenal transfer target Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly threatened to go on strike after Sporting CP allegedly reneged on an agreement to let him leave

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3 w. ago The underwater bomb robot fighting Putin's saboteurs: British defence experts develop sub to blast Russian targets threatening undersea cables and energy pipelines

Video footage shows the robot, which has been adapted by British defence experts from a commercially available remotely operated vehicle (ROV), approaching and blasting a simulated target.

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3 w. ago France boss threatens to drop Premier League target amid £25m transfer talks

France face Germany in the Nations League third-place play-off on Sunday, with boss Didier Deschamps ready to take drastic action as Chelsea pursue one of his key players

Economics

3 w. ago Angela Rayner faces Labour backbench rebellion over her plans to build 1.5million new homes in England by 2029

In the latest a blow to Ms Rayner's housebuilding target, one Labour MP has threatened to trigger civil war over his demands to find a 'progressive alternative' to parts of her proposals.

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4 w. ago A 'nightmare double war' against Russia and China faces the West within two years as Putin challenges NATO and Beijing eyes Taiwan invasion, military chiefs fear

General Sir Patrick Sanders, the former head of the British army, revealed the Ministry of Defence has drawn up plans to respond to wars on two fronts.

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4 w. ago Guests rush to defence of Corfu hotel after British gran moaned about lack of chips

Lido Corfu Sun Hotel was slammed by 69-year-old Susan Edwards, who claimed there was 'no food we could eat', but other guests have some different opinions

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