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The UN’s main climate summit ended without agreeing on a fossil-fuel phase-out roadmap, leaving the European Union increasingly isolated as global partners retreat from ambitious climate plans.COP30 in Belém closed with a final text that removed any pathway to end fossil-fuel use, triggering criticism that labelled the outcome a “hollow deal” and a “moral failure”.The United States left international climate talks and created a political and financial void, while President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a “con job”.Countries dependent on fossil-fuel revenues, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, rejected every proposal targeting a clear phase-out schedule.One day…

Complex regulations drive soaring construction costs The UK now ranks as the most expensive country in the world to build nuclear plants, according to a government review. The report blames overly complex rules for inflating costs and delaying projects. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commissioned the review to push a radical reset of nuclear strategy. The taskforce says simpler regulations could save Britain tens of billions and reverse years of industry decline. The government plans major nuclear projects to secure energy supplies and meet net-zero targets. Fragmented oversight adds delays and expenses The review highlights a fragmented safety system with…

Scientists long searched for clues about Theia, the vanished planet that helped form the Moon.Theia disappeared billions of years ago, leaving no direct chemical traces for researchers.Astronomers in France, Germany and the United States studied ancient Earth and lunar rocks to track Theia’s birthplace.They found evidence suggesting Theia formed much nearer to the Sun than earlier theories proposed.Researchers concluded that Theia likely emerged from the inner Solar System before striking early Earth.For decades, scientists supported the giant impact theory, which states Theia collided with Earth.That massive collision scattered debris that created the Moon and left Theia’s material in both bodies.Early…

A Weekend Filled With Frustration Lewis Hamilton expresses deep disappointment after a difficult race weekend in Las Vegas. The seven-time world champion starts last after a slow qualifying session. It marks the first time in his 19-year career that he qualifies last purely on pace. He climbs into the points early, but he cannot pass Nico Hülkenberg’s Sauber. He struggles on medium tyres and finishes tenth. Hamilton calls the result “terrible” and says he sees “nothing positive” in the day. He tells a UK radio station that he only wants the season to end. He adds that he does not…

A new community mural project is turning a plain parking garage into a shared art space. Artist Solomon Enos is leading the effort in partnership with a local government office. The project welcomes the public to help paint the large mural and add their own creative touch. The goal is to change a simple structure into a bright and welcoming place. Enos says the project offers an easy way for people to take part in art, even if they have never painted before. Community members can join the work at different times, making it open to all ages and skill…

Website Changes Raise Immediate AlarmThe CDC revised major sections of its website Wednesday, introducing language that questions decades of established vaccine research. The updates suggest scientists have not fully ruled out a possible link between vaccines and autism. Experts warn this framing misrepresents evidence and risks confusing the public. New Wording Sparks Unfounded DoubtThe page now states that the claim “vaccines do not cause autism” is not fully evidence-based because studies cannot eliminate every possibility. Specialists say this language manufactures uncertainty. Alison Singer of the Autism Science Foundation explains that science cannot prove an absolute negative. She emphasizes that strong…

US health officials have reported what is believed to be the first human death linked to the rare H5N5 strain of bird flu, though they stress the risk to the general public remains low. The case involved an older adult in Washington state with underlying health conditions. The patient, who lived in Grays Harbor County, was hospitalised in early November after developing high fever, confusion and respiratory symptoms. They were found to be infected with H5N5, a strain not previously known to have caused human fatalities. State officials said the individual kept a backyard flock of poultry that had been…

Trump met Zohran Mamdani on Friday and spoke warmly of the mayor-elect.He previously branded Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.”He now said Mamdani impressed him despite earlier attacks on his administration.They highlighted shared aims for New York instead of past hostility.Trump predicted Mamdani would surprise conservative voters.Mamdani stood beside him in the Oval Office during the remarks.Their meeting gave both men significant political visibility.Mamdani gained a chance to confront national power directly.Trump used the moment to discuss affordability amid rising voter frustration.Their supporters had long viewed them as political opposites.Observers now question how those backers will…

Tottenham are not close to matching Arsenal’s approach of spending £100m on an individual player, according to Spurs boss Thomas Frank. Following major changes in the club’s leadership after Daniel Levy’s departure and the appointment of a new structure by the Lewis family, Tottenham are aiming to grow their business and challenge for major honours. However, Frank believes the club is not yet in a position to make blockbuster signings like Arsenal’s £105m move for Declan Rice. Spurs’ current record signing remains Richarlison, who joined for £60m in 2022. Frank suggested it could be possible for Tottenham to spend that…

The European Commission launches infringement proceedings against Italy for applying the golden power rule to block UniCredit’s attempted takeover of Banco BPM.Officials voice concern that the rule grants the Italian government broad authority to review, halt, or condition banking-sector transactions.They argue that the measure, though designed to protect national security, enables unwarranted intervention that disrupts capital mobility and establishment rights.They also note that the legislation interferes with the European Central Bank’s exclusive responsibilities under the Single Supervisory Mechanism.Italy receives a two-month deadline to address the issues highlighted by the Commission. Italy Promises Clarification Economy minister Giancarlo Giorgetti states that Italy…