9 h. ago World’s largest sand battery switches on in huge boost to renewables

Thermal storage system holds enough energy to power 10,000 homes

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16 h. ago Scots Labour MP accuses OnlyFans of being 'largest pimping empire in the world'

Joani Reid said the multi-billion firm should be hit with a super tax unless child protection investigators are allowed access behind their paywalls

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23 h. ago Nestlé fires its CEO for an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a subordinate employee

The world’s largest packaged-food maker said Monday the undisclosed romantic relationship had violated its code of conduct

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3 d. ago British brothers set new world record for rowing across the Pacific as they land in Australia

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean arrived in the Australian city of Cairns on Saturday  at 1.52am BST, marking the end of their 139-day, five hour and 52 minute journey crossing the world's largest ocean.

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3 d. ago Are you squidding? Divers left stunned after giant octopus hugs them before taking a selfie

Two divers have been left stunned after an extraordinary encounter with one of the world's largest species of octopus.

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3 d. ago ‘Do you have pizza and beer?’ Scottish brothers complete 140

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean set world record as they arrive in Australia after rowing 14,000km from Peru to CairnsThree Scottish brothers have set a new record for rowing nonstop across the world’s largest ocean, arriving in Australia to the tune of bagpipes and a fresh pizza after 140 days at sea.Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean covered more than 14,000km from Peru to Cairns, where they became the first team to finish the full crossing just before midday on Saturday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Terrifying update on world's largest iceberg now visible from space

Over the last two years, the world's biggest iceberg has been on the move after more than 30 years being stuck to the ocean floor and experts are concerned with it falling apart

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6 d. ago In the Nguyen Kitchen review – cooking up a heartwarming Vietnamese

Aspiring performer Yvonne dreams aloud in candy-coloured reveries that carry the hopes of a marginalised singer in a rarely-seen Parisian communityParis is home to one of the oldest and largest Vietnamese diasporas in the world – not that you could tell from mainstream French cinema. In this heartwarming feature debut, Stéphane Ly-Cuong turns to the magic of the musical comedy to portray not only the dreams and the struggles of Vietnamese-French artists, but also a side of Paris seldom seen on screen.A hopeful performer and singer, Yvonne Nguyen (Clotilde Chevalier) can’t help but dream in songs. Her candy-coloured reveries unfold like a Jacques Demy fantasy, bursting with tunes and light. In reality, however, she is stuck belting out jingles for spring rolls to indifferent supermarket customers. Without much luck getting cast in acting roles, Yvonne moves back in with her mother (Anh Tran-Nghia), who runs a restaurant in the outskirts of Paris. Generational clashes soon follow, but...

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6 d. ago 'World's largest' wildlife rescue sanctuary founded by son of Asia's richest man faces probe over 'mistreatment of animals' on vast site next to Indian oil refinery

A private zoo run by the son of Asia's richest man is being investigated over allegations of animal mistreatment and illegal wildlife imports.

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6 d. ago Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil

US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against allyDonald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most US imports from India, making good on a threat to punish one of the world’s largest economies over its purchases of discounted Russian oil.The tariffs, which came into effect just after midnight on Wednesday in Washington, risk inflicting significant damage on the Indian economy and further disrupting global supply chains. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Driver halts traffic for animal in road and is amazed by human

A driver stopped her car in the middle of the road to allow an animal to cross safely, but was left gobsmacked when she saw what the adorable creature did next

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7 d. ago Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations

World’s largest wealth fund says it has excluded bulldozer maker and five Israeli banking groups on ethics groundsBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Israel’s use of its bulldozers to destroy Palestinian property in Gaza and the West Bank.Norway’s $2tn (£1.5tn) fund said on Monday it had excluded Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Norway wealth fund excludes Caterpillar over Israel allegations

World’s largest wealth fund says it has dropped Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics groundsBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Israel’s use of its bulldozers to destroy Palestinian property in Gaza and the West Bank.Norway’s $2tn (£1.5tn) fund said on Monday it had excluded Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘Debilitating consequences’ in Uganda after USAID cuts – photo essay

The hollowing out of USAID has far-reaching impacts in northern UgandaIn northern Uganda, the unfolding consequences of US funding cuts to international humanitarian aid are palpable. Thousands of families have been living in refugee camps along the border with South Sudan for almost a decade, and newcomers are reported every day as the never-ending conflict within the country intensifies.Uganda has long been a crossroads of migration, shaped by historical and contemporary population movements. Today, it hosts over 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers – one of the largest refugee populations in the world. Persistent violence in South Sudan and the eruption of armed conflict in Sudan have displaced millions. As both countries spiral further into instability, Uganda remains one of the few safe havens in the region. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Notting Hill Carnival bursts into colourful scenes as parade peacefully goes off... as army of police officers line streets

The world-famous street party, which is the largest in Europe, officially begun on Sunday morning with dancers in bright costumes parading along the streets.

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9 d. ago Notting Hill Carnival bursts into colourful scenes as parade peacefully goes off... as army of black

The world-famous street party, which is the largest in Europe, officially begun on Sunday morning with dancers in bright costumes parading along the streets.

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9 d. ago Gallery chain boss warns tourist tax is forcing wealthy art collectors abroad

Despite Britain being the world's second-largest art market after the US, Butterwick says the sector is under threat as the lack of tax-free shopping means art connoisseurs are looking elsewhere.

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1 week ago Rich economies may need foreign workers to fuel growth, policymakers warn

Central bankers say low birth rates in world’s largest economies pose threat to productivity and prices

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1 week ago Rich economies will need foreign workers to fuel growth, policymakers warn

Central bankers say low birth rates in world’s largest economies pose threat to productivity and prices

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1 week ago Canada finally faces a basic question: how do we defend ourselves? | Stephen Marche

For centuries, Canada hasn’t needed to prioritize its military. But the US transformation calls for a Finland-style approachThe second Trump administration has been worse than Canada’s worst nightmare. The largest military force in the history of the world, across a largely undefended border, is suddenly under the command of a president who has called for our annexation. Canada could not be less prepared. The possibility of American aggression has been so remote, for so long, that the idea has not been seriously considered in living memory. Donald Trump has focused on economic rather than military pressure, but the new tone in Washington is finally forcing Canada to ask itself the most basic question: how do we defend ourselves?For most other countries in the world, self-defence is the key to national identity. Canada’s immense good fortune has been that we haven’t really needed a strong military to build our country. In the war of 1812, we were British, and the British kept us aliv...

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