9 h. ago Why unlimited green energy is closer than people think – video

Most countries have no fossil fuel reserves, but no country in the world is without renewable energy resources. For a country such as Iceland, the world leader in renewables, this statement is clear to see. The island nation has made good use of its volcanoes and glaciers, which help provide 100% of its electricity and almost all its heat energy. But what about other countries that don't have Iceland's unique geology to rely on. Josh Toussaint-Strauss finds out how the world has managed to reach the impressive milestone of more than 40% of global electricity demand coming from clean power sources, and how other countries such as the UK are making this energy transition happen, despite a distinct lack of volcanoesClean energy powered 40% of global electricity in 2024, report finds Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Nuclear breakthrough: China's experimental reactor refuels WITHOUT shutting down

In the quest to generate limitless clean energy, China has just taken a step closer. Scientists have achieved the milestone of reloading fuel to an nuclear fission reactor while running.

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50 h. ago ‘Shipwrecked in the 21st century’: how people made it through Europe’s worst blackout in living memory

Daring rescues were attempted, quick commutes turned into hours-long odysseys, cars were directed by baguettes – but the show went on in the world’s best restaurantThe ski lifts, carrying 16 people, dangled high above the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. As parts of Spain and Portugal were plunged into a blackout on Monday, the swaying gondolas had come to a halt metres above the ground, leaving people trapped inside.About four hours later, video posted online by the ski station showed a rescuer lowering themselves into a gondola to set up a system of ropes that allowed the skiers to rappel to the ground. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Chinese singles are looking for love in video chats — with thousands following along in real time

Frustrated with traditional dating, many young people in China are going on livestreamed video chats to find love

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65 h. ago Bigotry, racism and intolerance sadly remains an everyday occurrence in Scotland

Record View says people need to call out abuse after a vile video of a law-abiding shopkeeper being racially abused emerged.

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6 d. ago Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ in wake of supreme court gender ruling

The actor has long been an activist for LGBTQ+ rights and has a transgender sister who often accompanies him on the red carpetThe actor Pedro Pascal has attacked author JK Rowling on X, calling her a “heinous loser”.Pascal responded to a comment reporting the words of activist Tariq Ra’ouf in an Instagram video, in which he urged people to boycott Rowling’s work. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Port Talbot fire live updates: Huge fire takes hold at historic chapel

Six fire appliances are in attendance and flames and thick smoke could be seen for miles around. People have been sharing video and pictures of the large blaze online

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7 d. ago Be careful you don't contract crotch rot wearing new clothes as woman issues warning

Former clothes shop worker May Ricketts has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video in which she urged people to wash new clothes before they wear them or suffer the consequences

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1 week ago Horrifying video shows moment gunmen dressed as soldiers execute 12 people at cockfight

The shooting happened in the coastal province of Manabi on Thursday night, with footage being captured of the horrific incident.

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2 w. ago Melanie Sykes says 'it is a lottery' as she bravely opens up about heart issues and alopecia battle

TV presenter Melanie Sykes has revealed she is battling health issues as she shared a snap showing a bald patch on her scalp, while urging people to watch her YouTube video about her experiences of the 'British medical system'

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2 w. ago MAFS UK star hits out at Katie Hopkins for vile video 'gagging' at limb differences

MAFS UK star Jay Howard has raged at Katie Hopkins for a shockingly upsetting video in which she mocks people with limb differences.

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2 w. ago MAFS UK star slams Katie Hopkins for shockingly cruel video 'gagging' at limb differences

Jay Howard was the first MAFS UK star with a disability, and has raged at 'vile' Katie Hopkins for a disturbing video in which she took aim at people with limb differences

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2 w. ago Helicopter crash: Horror moment cockpit plunges into Hudson River after 'rotor breaks off'

The horror moment the cockpit of a helicopter crashed heavily into the Hudson River was caught on video by an eye witness, with all six people on board believed to be dead

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3 w. ago Son cries 'they killed my dad' as gunmen open fire on Stanley house leaving man dead

The distressing video captures the moment two people stride up to a home in Stanley, County Durham, and one person opens fire on the propery, killing a 60-year-old dad

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3 w. ago Ed Sheeran takes London by storm with rooftop gig on moving bus, people groove to Azizam | Watch viral video

Ed Sheeran takes London by storm with rooftop gig on moving bus, people groove to Azizam | Watch viral video  Mint

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3 w. ago British 'con mum', 84, who scammed her MasterChef star son to fund champagne lifestyle is charged with fraud after victims watched Netflix show

Dionne Marie Hanna, 84, faces five counts of fraud involving three people. She appeared in court via video link on Saturday after charges were filed in Singapore .

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