World
Zelenskyy Condemns 'Vile' Russian Drone Strike on Chornobyl Nuclear Site
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described a Russian drone attack on a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chornobyl plant as an act of "sky-high arrogance."
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10 stories on united-kingdom, across World, Climate, Politics, Business.
Climate
UK Commits to 87% Emissions Cut by 2040 Amid US Ocean Research Cuts
The UK government has pledged a significant reduction in greenhouse gases by 2040, while the U.S. administration moves to dismantle ocean monitoring networks.
World
Tensions Rise in UK After Murder Victim Handcuffed While Dying
Far-right groups and international figures have reacted to the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak after police bodycam footage showed officers handcuffing him as he bled out.
World
International Court Rejects Rwanda's $134 Million Claim Against UK
A panel of international arbitrators has ruled in favor of the United Kingdom following a dispute over a scrapped deal to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Politics
Published files reveal Peter Mandelson called Starmer's operation 'beleaguered'
Newly released documents regarding Peter Mandelson's US ambassadorship include critical remarks about the Prime Minister's office and details of failed security vetting.
Climate
Western Europe Records Highest May Temperatures Amid Heat Dome
France and the United Kingdom have registered record-breaking temperatures as a "heat dome" brings unseasonal warmth to the region.
Business
BP Removes Chairman Albert Manifold Over Conduct Concerns
The board of the British energy major unanimously ousted the chairman with immediate effect, triggering a decline in share prices.
Politics
Wes Streeting calls for under-16 social media ban, citing tobacco industry
The former health secretary argues that social media companies should be treated like tobacco firms as the UK government closes a consultation on age limits.
Business
Chancellor Rachel Reeves instructs ministers to prioritize British companies
The UK Chancellor has directed cabinet colleagues to prioritize domestic firms for government contracts in four critical industrial sectors.
Climate
River Wye Granted Intrinsic Rights in UK First to Combat Pollution
A new charter recognizes the River Wye catchment as a living ecosystem with intrinsic rights, marking a first for the United Kingdom.