The Guardian
Nepal Floods: A Stark Reminder That Climate Chaos Doesn't Care About Your GDP
This summer's split-screen of European heatwaves and Nepalese floods shows climate chaos doesn't discriminate - only our disaster budgets do.
2026-09-01
The Guardian
2026-08-23
BBC Business
Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant, Because Who Needs Electricity Anyway?
Iran-linked hackers reportedly shut down a UK power plant for four days, and the government is now advising power companies to maybe, perhaps, consider cybersecurity.
2026-07-30
The Guardian Europe
Burnham's Charm Offensive: Making Friends Is Easy, It's the Enemies That'll Be Tricky
Andy Burnham's lifelong quest to be liked collides with his transformative ambitions - can the new PM charm his way through a divided nation?
2026-06-27
BBC Business
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Europe Over Tech Taxes: 'No More Easy Bucks'
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European countries with digital services taxes, targeting UK, France, and others - because nothing says 'free trade' like punitive import duties.
2026-05-04
The Atlantic
UK Decides That If You're Under 18 in 2027, You'll Never Legally Buy Cigarettes - Better Stock Up Now, Kids
The UK passes a law that will eventually make cigarette sales illegal for anyone born after 2009, proving that if you stigmatize smoking long enough, you can just ban it outright - and maybe social media is next.
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