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The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting

The city had been the epicentre of a civil war that erupted in April nearly three years ago.

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Read these words from 100 years ago about immigrants in Britain – and see how history is chillingly repeating itself | George Monbiot Shabana Mahmood’s new rights clampdown looks outlandish until we remember that this kind of hardline action is part of our country’s fabric, says George Monbiot

Read these words from 100 years ago about immigrants in Britain – and see how history is chillingly repeating itself

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Industry warns UK plastics recycling sector at ‘critical turning point’ - letsrecycle.com The UK is at a “critical turning point” for plastic packaging recycling, according to a new white paper from Ecosurety and RECOUP.

The UK is at a “critical turning point” for plastic packaging recycling, according to a new white paper from Ecosurety and RECOUP.

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Rubbish and recycling: Can London finally clean up its act? The capital's recycling rate has been stuck at 33% for more than a decade.

London's rubbish problem: Can the city finally clean up its act?

The capital's recycling rate has been stagnant for more than a decade

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Britain’s vulnerability to the Gulf exposed as energy crisis unfolds

The war in the Middle East may be taking place thousands of miles away but Britain’s economy remains in the firing line, threatened by soaring bills and rampant inflation

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Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy’

Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse

MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy

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'Active travel' in Liverpool City Region 'saves NHS millions' People walking, wheeling and cycling in the Liverpool City Region saves the NHS an estimated £53.8m a year.

Active travel saves NHS millions, says report

Active methods of travel - such as walking, wheeling and cycling - in the Liverpool City Region saves the NHS £53.8m a year, a new report has estimated.

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This war has massive implications for the world economy Sky's economics and data editor explains how events in the Middle East are already having an impact and what an extended period of disruption to energy flows could mean.

This war has massive implications for the world economy

Sky's economics and data editor explains how events in the Middle East are already having an impact and what an extended period of disruption to energy flows could mean.

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Why the fightback against Reform must involve the middle-aged, fed-up workers of Britain | Gaby Hinsliff Millions of people aged 50 to 64 are out of work – sidelined by sickness, care duties or ageism. If Labour can’t convince them they’re a priority, Farage will step in, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hin...

Why the fightback against Reform must involve the middle-aged, fed-up workers of Britain

Millions of people aged 50 to 64 are out of work – sidelined by sickness, care duties or ageism. If Labour can’t convince them they’re a priority, Farage will step in

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Council urges Home Office to rethink changes to permanent settlement Cabinet member for stronger communities Andrew Dixon has warned that the proposals could “deepen child poverty and increase homelessness” amongst people with asylum or refugee backgrounds

Council urges Home Office to rethink changes to permanent settlement

Cabinet member for stronger communities Andrew Dixon has warned that the proposals could “deepen child poverty and increase homelessness” amongst people with asylum or refugee backgrounds.
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Revealed: Thames Water's environmental and financial disaster New research reveals Britain's biggest water company has been illegally polluting rivers at an even greater scale than previously thought.

Revealed: Thames Water’s environmental and financial disaster

New research reveals Britain’s biggest water company has been illegally polluting rivers at an even greater scale than previously thought.

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Bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure to have major environmental fallout, experts warn Monitors admit they are struggling to keep track of the environmental disasters arising from widening war

The head of the WHO said: “Damage to petroleum facilities in Iran risks contaminating food, water and air – hazards that can have severe health impacts especially on children, older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions.”
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Big Oil has made nearly £346bn in profits since Ukraine war started Shareholders of the five companies have received £320bn in dividends and share buybacks over the past four years, more than the EU’s total clean energy spending in 2025, according to the analysis by G...

Five oil supermajors have made nearly £346bn in profits since Ukraine war began, analysis shows

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Upcycling project in Stroud tackles 50 tonnes of textile waste Emergence Restock hosts monthly repair cafés to encourage people to restyle and rewear old clothes.

Upcycling project tackles 50 tonnes of textile waste

The initiative focuses on keeping textiles out of landfill in partnership with local charity shops, fashion brands and businesses.

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Keir Starmer was advised to ditch net zero. He needs to re-embrace it After byelection defeat and with right-leaning advisers gone, will PM return to his instincts and embrace Labour ‘DNA’ on climate?

Keir Starmer was advised to ditch net zero. He needs to re-embrace it

After byelection defeat and with right-leaning advisers gone, will PM return to his instincts and embrace Labour ‘DNA’ on climate?

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Water – at the center of the climate crisis | United Nations Water and climate change are inextricably linked. Climate change affects the world’s water in complex ways. From unpredictable rainfall patterns to shrinking ice sheets, rising sea levels, floods and ...

Water – at the center of the climate crisis

Climate change is exacerbating both water scarcity and water-related hazards (such as floods and droughts), as rising temperatures disrupt precipitation patterns and the entire water cycle.

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How extreme weather is leaving thousands of homes uninsurable In this week’s newsletter: The climate crisis is making insurance unaffordable for many – and it should worry all of us, even if we think we’re safe from floods, wildfires and hurricanes

How extreme weather is leaving thousands of homes uninsurable

The climate crisis is making insurance unaffordable for many – and it should worry all of us, even if we think we’re safe from floods, wildfires and hurricanes

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UK’s gender pay gap ‘won’t close for 30 years’ at current rates Trades Union Congress says women have worked a month and a half for nothing this year and legislation is needed

UK’s gender pay gap ‘won’t close for 30 years’ at current rates

Trades Union Congress says women have worked a month and a half for nothing this year and legislation is needed

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Kinship care: Oxfordshire grandparent calls for more support The government says it is

Kinship carers left to rely on 'foodbank leftovers'

The charity Kinship estimates 141,000 children in England and Wales are in kinship care, which means they have been taken in by a family member or friend.

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Earth's heat to produce electricity for homes in UK clean energy first Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK

The United Downs power plant, near Truro in Cornwall, becomes the first power plant in the UK to generate electricity from the Earth's heat.

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Groundbreaking study reveals tenfold heat increase over Europe Researchers have created a new mathematical solution to analyse how emission-intensive actors are responsible for increasing climate damage.

'Groundbreaking' model can calculate true impact of climate change and it’s bad news for Europe

A “groundbreaking” study has lifted the lid on just how much human-made climate change is impacting extreme weather across Europe.

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Palestinian solidarity in Britain ‘being silenced and criminalised’ ‘Index of repression’ includes smears, harassment, job losses and arrests, legal advocacy group says

Palestinian solidarity in Britain ‘being silenced and criminalised’

‘Index of repression’ includes smears, harassment, job losses and arrests, legal advocacy group says

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What a US threat to Canada’s sovereignty really looks like While American tanks are unlikely to cross the border, a National Observer panel discussed the other forms of influence the Trump administration is likely to exert against Canada.

What a US threat to Canada’s sovereignty really looks like

A military invasion of Canada by the US is highly unlikely, but that doesn’t mean the nation's sovereignty isn’t under pressure.

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Groundbreaking study reveals tenfold heat increase over Europe Researchers have created a new mathematical solution to analyse how emission-intensive actors are responsible for increasing climate damage.

'Groundbreaking' model can calculate true impact of climate change and it’s bad news for Europe

Researchers have created a new mathematical solution to analyse how emission-intensive actors are responsible for increasing climate damage.

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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump: Report Dozens of FBI witness interviews from the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein appear to be missing from the massive trove of files released by the Department of Justice last month, according to a CNN rev...

Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump: NPR investigation

The DOJ withheld over 50 pages of FBI interviews and notes on allegations of Trump sexually abusing a minor, citing victim privacy despite a law mandating file release.

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Warning as study finds 800,000 more UK homes at high risk of flooding Stark findings expose impact of global warming on British households

Warning as study finds 800,000 more UK homes at high risk of flooding

Stark findings expose impact of global warming on British households

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How a greening Arctic might be kick-starting a dangerous feedback loop New research finds that Arctic peatlands are expanding as the far north undergoes rapid changes. It's an ominous sign.

How a greening Arctic might be kick-starting a dangerous feedback loop

New research finds that Arctic peatlands are expanding as the far north undergoes rapid changes. It's an ominous sign.

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Teens see social media, more than school, as the place to learn about race and faith Young people learn online, but are cautious about sharing their own views.

Teens see social media, more than school, as the place to learn about race and faith

For most young people, learning about social and political issues doesn’t start with a textbook. It starts with a phone.

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How Private Jets Are Making Flying Costlier and More Delay-Ridden For… Limited resources, and unequal access to airport space, are wreaking havoc on air travel

How Private Jets Are Making Flying Costlier and More Delay-Ridden For the Rest of Us

Limited resources, and unequal access to airport space, are wreaking havoc on air travel

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Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.

Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens

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