International

An Israeli air attack on a residential building in western Gaza City has killed at least four people.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Scientists find £700m underwater acoustic project, likened to a ‘fish disco’, could save 44 tonnes a yearScientists have found that plans to use a “fish disco” to deter migratory marine life from the nearby Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor could help save 90% of fish from the power plant’s water intake pipes – but the solution is set to cost its developer £700m.EDF Energy, which is building the Hinkley Point […]

Many in ‘red wall’ seat of Josh Simons, a staunch ally of the PM, have had enough of Labour – and its leaderAs he rose to his feet in the Commons in September 2024, the incoming Labour MP Josh Simons echoed Keir Starmer’s promise to deliver.“Unless working people like those I am so proud to represent feel change and unless we in this chamber demonstrate humility and honesty and act […]

Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democraciesThe UK and US have sunk to new lows in a global index of corruption, amid a “worrying trend” of democratic institutions being eroded by political donations, cash for access and state targeting of campaigners and journalists.Experts and businesspeople rated 182 countries based on their perception of corruption levels in the public sector to compile […]