Finance minister John Healey delivers the first budget of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration on October 28, also against a backdrop of rising borrowing costs for the government, businesses and individuals. "We know that price rises from ...

Tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang have soared since the South last month blamed an explosion inside the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating the two countries on landmines laid by North Korea, an accusation it has rejected. "Our...

The decision to allow drilling in the Jackdaw field, about 150 miles (240 kilometres) east of Aberdeen was welcomed by industry groups but criticised by environmentalists who said it would worsen carbon emissions. The government, which has faced ca...

The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy. But Prime Minister Andy Burnham said approving the d...

The plot of "Phony," the show that debuted this week on Hulu, stems from a childhood fear long held by creator and writer Nick Paley. "I had this core fear when I was a kid of losing my mom," he told AFP. "I just was obsessed with things, bad thing...

The US energy blockade on the communist-run island has caused problems along the line of supply, so Martinez decided to drill downwards and find his own source. His business is located in the Matanzas province, 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of Hav...

The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy. But Prime Minister Andy Burnham said approving the d...

The report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) lays bare the chasm between rhetoric and action when it comes to tackling global warming, and the challenge before political leaders at November's COP31 climate summit. Even if countries...

James, 41 and entering a record-extending 24th NBA season with his fourth team, scored 14 points and handed out seven of the 76ers' 28 assists in a tantalizing glimpse of how he will be a facilitator for younger teammates like Tyrese Maxey -- who le...

The dusky shark -- affectionately nicknamed "Bukhangi" by fans -- was spotted last month in an artificial waterway in the southeastern port city, with climate activists linking its appearance to climate change. South Korean authorities twice tried ...