China’s electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper – but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
Sizewell C power station to be built as part of UK’s £14bn nuclear investment
Ed Miliband promises to ‘get Britain off the fossil fuel rollercoaster’ with new plant expected to create 10,000 jobs
The biggest nuclear programme in a generation will “get Britain off the fossil fuel rollercoaster”, the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has said, announcing £14.2bn to build a new nuclear power station and a drive to build small modular reactors.
The multibillion-pound investment at Sizewell C on the Suffolk coast, which has been long expected, will create 10,000 jobs and power the equivalent of 6m homes.
Continue reading...Children to have free bus travel in west of England during summer holidays
About 150,000 under-16s will benefit across West of England combined authority and North Somerset
Children under the age of 16 will be able to travel for free on buses in the west of England during the school summer holidays in a move benefiting about 150,000 young people.
The West of England combined authority (Weca) – covering Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire – plus North Somerset will allow children aged from five to 15 to travel for free with no bus pass or registration required.
Continue reading...Thunberg’s Gaza-bound boat towed to Ashdod port; activists refuse to watch Oct. 7 footage – The Times of Israel
- Thunberg’s Gaza-bound boat towed to Ashdod port; activists refuse to watch Oct. 7 footage The Times of Israel
- Gaza activists' aid boat with Greta Thunberg on board docks in Israel - live updates BBC
- Seized Gaza aid boat Madleen carrying Greta Thunberg taken to Israeli port Al Jazeera
- Gaza-bound aid boat with Greta Thunberg on board arrives in Israel after its seizure AP News
- Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Ship Carrying Greta Thunberg: What to Know The New York Times
Palestinians say local gunmen and Israeli forces opened fire near Gaza aid site – BBC
- Palestinians say local gunmen and Israeli forces opened fire near Gaza aid site BBC
- Israeli gunfire kills 17 people near Gaza aid site, health officials say Reuters
- Reports: 17 killed by Israeli fire near Gaza food distribution site Haaretz
- Israeli gunfire again targeted Palestinians near an aid distribution centre Al Jazeera
- Palestinians say Israel and its allies fired on a crowd near Gaza aid site. Hospital says 14 killed AP News
Palestinians say local gunmen and Israeli forces opened fire near Gaza aid site
Witnesses say the gunmen shot at them while organising queues for food near a site run by an Israeli- and US-backed group.
Trump sends Marines to LA, doubles number of National Guard
Moves come as California sues Trump administration over deployment of troops to quell protests.
Robert Kennedy Jr expels all 17 members of CDC vaccine panel
US President Trump-appointed Health Secretary and vaccine sceptic will replace panel with his own selections.
Meloni’s coalition taunts left from the beach as low voter turnout scuppers referendum – politico.eu
- Meloni’s coalition taunts left from the beach as low voter turnout scuppers referendum politico.eu
- Italian citizenship referendum void after low turnout BBC
- Italy's referendum flop bolsters Meloni, reveals divide on left over citizenship Reuters
- Who Gets to Be Italian? Voters Face a Choice. The New York Times
- Italy’s citizenship referendum fails after voters heed Giorgia Meloni call for boycott ft.com
Seized Gaza aid boat Madleen carrying Greta Thunberg taken to Israeli port
Freedom Flotilla organisers have had no contact with activists since they were 'kidnapped' by Israel on way to Gaza.
Russia could send “little green men” to test NATO’s resolve, German intelligence boss warns – Reuters
- Russia could send "little green men" to test NATO's resolve, German intelligence boss warns Reuters
- NATO’s Rutte: ‘We’re all on the eastern flank now’ politico.eu
- Germany plans rapid expansion of outdated bunkers amid fears of Russian aggression CNN
- Russia Setting Up to 'Test' NATO in Baltics: German Intelligence Newsweek
- Russia doubts NATO's Article 5, could use 'little green men' to test it, German intelligence chief warns The Kyiv Independent
Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat
Onboard security footage from the Madleen aid vessel shows activists throwing their tech overboard and putting up their hands.
Hurricane Barbara plows forward along western coast of Mexico – AP News
- Hurricane Barbara plows forward along western coast of Mexico AP News
- Hurricane Barbara forms in Eastern Pacific becoming first of 2025 season FOX Weather
- Tropical Storm Barbara becomes a hurricane ABC News
- Map: Tracking Hurricane Barbara The New York Times
- Storm tracker: NHC tracks Hurricane Barbara, Tropical Storm Cosme USA Today
As Trump’s new travel ban begins, some visitors report extra scrutiny at U.S. airports – PBS
- As Trump’s new travel ban begins, some visitors report extra scrutiny at U.S. airports PBS
- Trump's travel ban is now in effect. Here's what to know NPR
- Have Americans grown numb? Trump’s new travel ban met with muted reaction MSNBC News
- Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats The White House (.gov)
- Trump’s new travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement CNN
BBC Verify examines tunnels footage after IDF says Hamas leader body found
The IDF have released new footage that they say shows the underground tunnel network underneath the European hospital in southern Gaza. BBC Verify pieces together the evidence.
Cleanup begins after chaotic anti-ICE protests rock LA
City crews are clearing debris in Los Angeles after three nights of anti-ICE protests left the city in disarray.
Greta Thunberg deported, Israel says, after Gaza aid boat intercepted
The activists' yacht, which was trying to carry aid to Gaza, was intercepted by Israeli forces in the early hours of Monday.
First hurricane of 2025 set to form life-threatening rip currents – Daily Mail
- First hurricane of 2025 set to form life-threatening rip currents Daily Mail
- Barbara weakens to tropical storm in Eastern Pacific after becoming first hurricane of 2025 season FOX Weather
- Storm tracker: NHC tracks Tropical Storms Barbara and Cosme USA Today
- Hurricane Barbara becomes first east Pacific hurricane of the season NBC News
- Map: Tracking Tropical Storm Barbara The New York Times
Injured Palestinian Journalist vows to keep working despite losses
Duha al-Saify, a Palestinian journalist and mother, has vowed to continue reporting on the genocide in Gaza, despite los
Israeli attack could drive Iran to seek nuclear weapons, IAEA chief warns
Head of nuclear watchdog warns Israeli strike may harden Iran's resolve on nuclear arms as diplomacy stalls.