Author: OMN AI

Governments are under increasing pressure to confront the role of extreme wealth in driving the climate crisis. Campaigners are urging world leaders to ban high-polluting luxury goods and introduce tougher taxes on fossil fuel profits, arguing that these steps are essential if climate targets are to be met. New research from Oxfam paints a stark picture of carbon inequality. The richest one per cent of people on Earth had already consumed their entire annual carbon budget just ten days into 2026. That point marks when emissions surpass levels compatible with keeping global warming below 1.5°C, a milestone activists refer to…

Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal that will make him one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history. The deal, expected to be confirmed soon, will run until 2031 and is understood to be worth more than £15m a season, reflecting Saka’s importance to the team. The England international, a Hale End academy graduate, previously signed a contract in 2023 worth about £200,000 a week but has now secured a significant increase. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta prioritised Saka’s renewal after extending deals for several key young players. Manager Mikel Arteta has repeatedly spoken of…

The United States has seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean, escalating its crackdown on vessels accused of secretly transporting Venezuelan oil in violation of U.S. sanctions. The ship, named Olina, is the fifth tanker intercepted in recent weeks as Washington ramps up its naval presence around Venezuela. A Pre-Dawn Interception at Sea U.S. forces boarded the Olina early Friday during a coordinated operation involving the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines operating under U.S. Southern Command. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the vessel as part of a so-called “ghost fleet” — tankers that allegedly mask their identities and disable…

US President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from dozens of international organisations. Many of these bodies focus on climate change and environmental protection. Nearly half of the 66 affected organisations are connected to the United Nations. The list includes the Framework Convention on Climate Change, which forms the foundation of global climate cooperation. The decision also affects organisations working on development, gender equality, and conflict prevention. The administration has repeatedly criticised these areas as ideological or globalist. The White House said the organisations no longer serve American interests and promote hostile or ineffective agendas. White House…

Fresh demonstrations swept through Iran’s capital on Thursday night after an appeal from exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, marking a sharp escalation in a protest movement that has been building for weeks across the country. Streets Erupt as Communications Go Dark As the clock struck 8 p.m., residents across Tehran poured into the streets or shouted from their rooftops, chanting slogans such as “Death to the dictator!” and “Death to the Islamic Republic!” Witnesses described thousands gathering in neighbourhoods throughout the city, with some also voicing support for the former monarchy. Almost immediately after the protests began, internet access and…

People who stop using weight-loss injections regain lost weight in under two years, according to a major new study. The analysis, led by researchers at the University of Oxford and published in the BMJ, reviewed 37 studies involving more than 9,000 participants using GLP-1 agonist medications. These drugs, originally developed for diabetes, help suppress appetite by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone. Researchers found that participants regained weight at an average rate of 0.4kg per month after stopping treatment, returning to their original weight within about 1.7 years. Weight regain occurred nearly four times faster than after behavioural weight-loss programmes. Improvements in…

A new bipartisan law has been signed to reauthorize funding for the U.S. Geological Survey’s Great Lakes Science Center. The law will provide support for research and conservation efforts for the next five years. Officials say it will help protect fisheries, support local economies, and ensure science programs continue without interruption. The Great Lakes Science Center plays a vital role in studying the region’s water systems, fish populations, and ecosystems. Scientists use this research to advise policymakers, guide conservation projects, and help maintain the health of the lakes. The new funding ensures that these studies can continue and expand, providing…

Federal guidance updates traditional nutrition advice US officials unveiled revised dietary guidelines on Wednesday, combining longstanding nutrition recommendations with new priorities. The guidance reflects Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda. It encourages Americans to increase protein, choose healthy fats, and cut ultraprocessed foods and added sugar. Kennedy spoke at the White House, urging Americans to eat real food. He described the guidance as practical, clear, and easy to follow. The 2020 guidelines spanned nearly 150 pages and offered detailed recommendations for all age groups. The new edition condenses guidance to a few pages while being…

US President Donald Trump said Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. He linked the plan to a US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power. Trump estimated the oil’s value at roughly $2.8bn. He described it as high quality and sanctioned crude. He shared the news on social media. He said the oil would sell at market prices. He added that he would control the revenue. He said the funds would benefit people in Venezuela and the United States. Trump said US oil companies would restart operations in Venezuela quickly.…

The White House has said that using the US military is “always an option” as President Donald Trump renews his controversial push to bring Greenland under American control, citing national security concerns in the rapidly warming Arctic. Greenland, a vast, mineral-rich island northeast of Canada, has long been strategically important to North American defence. More than two-thirds of its territory lies within the Arctic Circle, a location that has drawn increasing attention as global powers compete for influence in the region. Trump Renews Calls for US Control Trump first floated the idea of purchasing Greenland during his initial term in…