The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the congregation at Canterbury Cathedral. ...
Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in EuropeIran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in Europe
Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects • Business live – latest updates A string of large offshore wind projects in Europe are facing potential delays as the Iran war threatens to disrupt shipping of crucial parts manufactured ...
‘There’s no safety anymore’: Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence‘There’s no safety anymore’: Palestinians warn of expanding West Bank settler violence
There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied territory since the start of the Iran war. ...
Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director generalEx-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general
Matt Brittin says he’s taking the top job at “a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity”. ...
Bravery medal recipient ‘hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital’Bravery medal recipient ‘hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital’
Nathan Newby, who persuaded the “lone-wolf terrorist” to abandon his plan, receives the George Medal. ...
The world’s new energy security ageThe world’s new energy security age
The View From Dr. Sarah Kapnick and Derek Chollet Energy prices are volatile as the Iran conflict has disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping insurance premiums are surging and tanker routes are shifting. Major countries such as India are having to ration oil and gas, which, until recently, ...
Fertilizer shortages threaten West African farmersFertilizer shortages threaten West African farmers
West African farmers could be hardest hit from a global fertilizer supply squeeze sparked by the war in the Middle East, experts warned. The agriculture-reliant region imports the majority of its fertilizer, much of which came from the Gulf before Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. The timing of the ...
OpenAI shuts down Sora gaming appOpenAI shuts down Sora gaming app
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app, incidentally ending a $1 billion deal with Disney in the process. Sora unnerved the entertainment industry when it was launched in 2024, with its rapid creation of photo-quality video from text prompts. But it is expensive: Forbes estimated that the company ...
Philippines declares energy emergencyPhilippines declares energy emergency
The Philippines declared a national emergency as fuel shortages caused by the war in Iran threatened its economic stability, one of a number of Asian nations scrambling to address a looming lack of energy. Several of Asia’s biggest economies import more than 50% of their energy from the Gulf. The ...
Two men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacksTwo men arrested over Jewish charity ambulance arson attacks
Four Hatzola ambulances were set ablaze in Golders Green, London, in the early hours of Monday. ...