Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty

A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.

Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said Thursday.

PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Planet Zoo 2

Plus, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tides of Annihilation, Frontier Legends, Forza Horizon 6, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and much more, too

Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast

Tropical Storm Arthur was downgraded to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast Wednesday night but forecasters expected its remnants to bring life-threatening flooding and days of heavy rains to parts of the southeastern United States, according to the National

'I won't be able to afford to eat before long'

About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.

Hegseth says Europe must take the lead on building 'NATO 3.0'

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for European NATO allies to divert more money to defence spending.

Limonero Films Partners With Parad Media for Worldwide Sales on ‘Bock Saga,’ a Tale of ‘True Crime, Cults, Eccentric Characters and a Treasure’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Barcelona-based Limonero Films has nabbed world rights to distribute “Bock Saga,” an original, four-part true crime series produced by Finnish group Parad Media. The cult-related series, which premieres on Finnish broadcaster YLE on July 27, has already pre-sold to NRK in

World Cup fever sweeps Seoul as South Korea prepares for Mexico clash

Businesses in the country’s capital have reported a surge in interest following the national team’s victory against the Czech Republic last week.

Australia says net migration down as far-right popularity surges

International student numbers are falling as the government instead prioritised skilled workers.

Oil sinks further as Trump and Pezeshkian sign deal to end Iran war

Crude prices fell further on Thursday after the US and Iran formally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while equity markets gave a mixed verdict in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest decision.

'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch' actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35

Horror movie fans will recognize Chase from her performance as Samara Morgan, the main antagonist in American remake of 'The Ring'.

FCA closes investigation into Drax over biomass sourcing

Regulator launched inquiry amid concerns that firm made misleading statements about origins of wood pellets Business live – latest updates The City watchdog has closed an investigation into the power generator Drax, after an almost 10-month review into the sourcing of wood

Gunfire heard at Niger capital's airport

Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

Waldorf Astoria to open in London's iconic Admiralty Arch in autumn 2026 - in pictures

Located on The Mall, the restored Grade I-listed landmark has been transformed into a luxury hotel with 114 rooms and suites, a spa, and two signature restaurants.

Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles

US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June, marking a significant diplomatic step aimed at easing the Middle East conflict that has unsettled the region since February.

Explore Lisbon like a local: seven tips for seven hills

Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals.

The Map of Physics: Animation Shows How All the Different Fields in Physics Fit Together

From Newton’s mechanical calculations to Einstein’s general and special relativity to the baffling indeterminacy of quantum mechanics, the discipline of physics has become increasingly arcane and complex, and less and less governed by orderly laws. This presents a problem for

‘The sea took everything away’: how Nigeria’s ‘Happy City’ is disappearing beneath the waves

More than half of Ayetoro – a Christian utopia founded in the 1940s – has been lost to the ocean, and its remaining people are running out of options In the early hours of 15 February 2019, the Atlantic Ocean came for Arowo Victoria’s livelihood. The 60-year-old retired midwife

The local election that could topple Britain’s prime minister

The outcome of a special election in the small working-class district of Makerfield has the potential to upend Labour Party leadership and U.K. politics.

Microdrama Is Streaming’s New Top-of-Funnel in Southeast Asia, Research Finds

Streaming platforms racing to acquire microdrama content are not simply chasing a trending format – they are buying a direct line into the fast-attention layer where Southeast Asian audiences spend the overwhelming majority of their digital leisure time, according to new

Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’

John Ray, 17th-century botanist who coined words petal and pollen, was a tutor at Cambridge when he created his first garden He coined the terms petal and pollen, helped to lay the foundations of modern biology and is widely regarded as the greatest English naturalist of the

Crimea will turn into an island, Ukraine’s defence minister says in a message to Russia

Ukraine is methodically cutting off ground lines of communication for Russian forces into occupied Crimea, isolating the peninsula from Moscow’s forces and any supplies from Russia.

Tokyo govt to work with start-ups to ward off bears; possible measures include AI detection system

Tokyo will also lift the ban on bear hunting from next fiscal year.

South Korea’s hair-loss insurance proposal sparks backlash

Critics say scarce health insurance funds should go first to severe and rare diseases.

South Korean lawmakers launch probe into ballot paper shortages

Hospital in South Korea says amputated leg found in recycling waste was discarded by mistake

The leg is believed to have been amputated from an elderly woman who was being treated at the hospital.

Kenya: Billionaires Hatayan, Yerrow take on Jaffer with $11.6m Mombasa cargo facility

Through an $11.6m investment in a new bulk terminal, TAL Group is aggressively expanding its maritime footprint to challenge long-standing monopolies and position itself for Kenya’s upcoming $2.5bn port privatisation.

Watch Marcello Hernández Confess to Rosalía at Madison Square Garden

The Spanish singer brought her Lux Tour to New York City for the second night in a row on Wednesday

Heatwaves in France: nearly 5,400 deaths a year and inequalities in heat exposure

Two studies reported by France Info warn about the health impact of heatwaves in France, highlighting greater risks in poorly insulated homes and deprived areas.

Sweden, Norway and Canada to announce defence package for Ukraine, Sweden says

(Removes reference to package being worth $100 million) HELSINKI, June 18 (Reuters) - Sweden, Norway and Canada will announce a new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) package to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons, Sweden's Defence Minister Pal Jonson said in Brussels on

In focus: Improving the energy performance of buildings

The EU is reshaping its energy sector towards a cleaner, electrified and more competitive future. Affordability, sustainability and energy independence are the driving principles of this change. Well-performing buildings, with reduced and decarbonised energy consumption will

Africa: 'Darkest Chapter' - Record Child Violations in 2025, With National Forces Leading the Way

[UN News] For the first time, soldiers and Government forces were responsible for more grave violations against children in armed conflict than non-State armed groups - and 2025 set a grim new record for the total number of child victims.

Africa: The CFA Franc Is Not a Currency. It Is a Constitutional Constraint

[African Arguments] The debate about the CFA franc keeps happening on the wrong terrain.

‘Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil’ Sets India Theatrical Debut (EXCLUSIVE)

One of animation’s most enduring franchises is making its Indian theatrical debut. TV Asahi and PVR Inox Pictures will release “Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil” across cinemas throughout India on Oct. 2, the franchise’s first-ever big-screen

Africa: Money, Food and Survival - What Drives Paid Sex Among Young Mums in 3 African Countries

[The Conversation Africa] Transactional sex, defined as the exchange of sex for money, food, or favours, is common among young people in Africa. Studies have reported that about 10% of those aged 15-24 have engaged in this exchange in South Africa, 23% in Nigeria and 25% in

Africa: Will Global Turmoil Push Africa's Leaders to Prioritise Agriculture?

[ISS] The path to transforming agriculture is clear; the challenge is getting leaders to appreciate the value of agri-prosperity.

Angola is back on investors’ radar. Can Lourenço make it stick?

After years of oil shocks and stop-start reform, Angola is trying to turn macroeconomic stability into a platform for private capital, diversification and growth.

UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash

Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.

War in Iran spurs solar boom in oil-dependent South-east Asia

Homeowners and businesses are installing solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs.

Watch Kim Gordon Showcase ‘Play Me’ on ‘Fallon’

The former Sonic Youth musician released her third solo album in March

Africa: WHO Issues Comprehensive Guidelines On Filovirus Disease, Including Ebola and Marburg Disease

[WHO] As the Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling an Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first comprehensive guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease which include all types of

‘The Lost Children of Tuam,’ Element Pictures Feature Produced by Liam Neeson, to World Premiere at Galway Film Fleadh (EXCLUSIVE)

The upcoming Galway Film Fleadh has landed a world premiere of a very local story from arguably Ireland’s most renowned producers in Element Pictures and, in Liam Neeson, one of the country’s biggest stars. “The Lost Children of Tuam,” directed by Frank Berry (“Aisha,” “Michael

Netflix’s ‘I Will Find You’ Is Another Wild (and Fun!) Harlan Coben Crime Thriller: TV Review

With series like “Run Away,” “Fool Me Once” and “Missing You,” it’s clear Netflix has hit its stride when it comes to adapting prolific novelist Harlan Coben’s novels. “I Will Find You,” from Coben’s 2023 novel of the same name, and adapted for television by Robert Hull, knocks

Watch: Behind closed doors—Ukraine, taxes, and trade at this week's European Council Summit

Tonight, Council President António Costa is gathering all twenty-seven national leaders for an exclusive, high-stakes working dinner. Sadly, he forgot to invite your reporter, but that doesn't stop us from seeing what will be served on the multi-course menu.

A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone

The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt Some go there to read about the wood that Victorian manufacturers used to make

Japan’s World Cup clean-up praise meets scepticism at home

The country's men were criticised for not applying the same standards of behaviour back home.

How to get the fishing rod in Dave the Diver: In the Jungle

After years of catching fish, Dave can finally do some proper fishing.

Finland and Sweden prepare procurement of Arctic mobility vehicles developed under the European Defence Fund-supported FAMOUS project

At the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition in Paris, the Finnish Defence Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) signed an Implementation Arrangement to cooperate on preparations for the procurement of the Patria TRACKX tracked armoured personnel carrier, designed

Dave the Diver: In the Jungle review

Like Bancho's cooking, Dave's new adventure is delicious.