Could an emerging technology unlock clean hydrogen’s potential?
Recent breakthroughs in developing methane pyrolysis are a sign the fuel will have a role in decarbonising industry Source link
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Why is Welsh Labour under serious threat?
After Caerphilly, Labour faces its toughest task yet in Wales – convincing voters to believe again Source link
Australian living in Thailand faces trial over alleged criminal defamation of Malaysian government
Murray Hunter charged with offence which carries a potential penalty of two years in jail, or a 200,000 baht (AUD$9,500) fine An Australian academic and journalist faces up to two years in prison after being charged – in Thailand – with defaming the Malaysian government. Murray Hunter, a longtime resident of southern Thailand, will stand trial in Bangkok next month, charged with criminal defamation over articles critical of the Malaysian government’s internet regulator. Continue reading… Source link
‘My husband collects pictures of old men’s faces to give me’: Keira Knightley on art, ghosts and West Ham’s prospects
As she launches her first children’s book, the actor answers your questions on Alan Partridge, her iconic green dress and thrilling 10-year-olds with a bullseye Have you read or listened to the delightful chapter in Alan Partridge’s Big Beacon where he demands: “We came for Knightley, we want to see Knightley, where’s Knightley?” dcieronNo! Do I want to see it? Or is it something that will make me cringe and want to hide under the sofa? I do like Alan Partridge. He’s kind of terrifying but amazing, so now that I know I’ve been a part of Alan Partridge,…
Staffordshire student confronts lecturer for using AI-generated slides – video
Students at the University of Staffordshire have said they feel ‘robbed’ after a course they hoped would launch their digital careers turned out to be taught in large part by AI. A recorded meeting shows student James confronting a lecturer about using slides generated by AI to teach a coding module. ‘I do not want to be taught by GPT,’ said the student. This year, the university uploaded a policy statement to the course website appearing to justify the use of AI, laying out ‘a framework for academic professionals leveraging AI automation’ in scholarly work and teaching ‘We could…
'I don't know what the future holds': Burnham refuses to rule out Starmer challenge
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the mayor of Greater Manchester did not reply when pressed about a possible challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. Source link
Cop30 live: ‘We need to think about how to live without fossil fuels’ Brazilian president Lula tells summit
Brazilian president underlines need to reduce emissions as Turkey set to host next year’s summit On Wednesday evening I joined a crowd of journalists, including my colleague Fiona Harvey, veteran of many Cops, to wait outside a plenary room in the artificially Baltic surroundings of the Cop30 conference centre. Rumour had it that the Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who had earlier arrived at the UN climate summit, would soon emerge to speak to journalists. What exactly we would do if he did emerge was unclear. Continue reading… Source link
Louvre president defends museum policy before MPs and announces new security measures
In an urgent response, Laurence des Cars announced a series of measures, including 100 new cameras and the imminent deployment of a mobile police unit inside the museum. Source link
Walmart to shift listing to Nasdaq as retailer raises sales forecasts
US multinational cites Nasdaq’s ‘technology-forward’ approach as reason for moving listing Source link
Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Starmer for leadership
Burnham says he is focused on his current role as Manchester mayor but could not say what the future holds. Source link
COP30 cannot meet the 1.5C goal while military emissions stay uncounted
Militaries are major global polluters, yet they remain exempt from climate reporting. Source link
Eusebio: Between colonialism and football
Samantha Johnson explores the side to Eusebio’s legacy that many may have missed out. Source link
‘My husband and daughter went down to the garage in case it flooded. Then I heard a strange noise’ – This is climate breakdown
She was sure that there would be warnings if there was any danger. But then the floods came. This is Toñi García’s story Location Valencia, Spain Disaster Floods, 2024 Toñi García lives in Valencia. On 29 October 2024, devastating storms hit the Iberian peninsula, bringing the heaviest rain so far this century. The national alert system sounded at around 8.30pm local time; by then, however, flood waters had already broken through the city. Scientists say the explosive downpours were linked to climate change. Continue reading… Source link
Could you do better than Reeves as chancellor? Play our interactive budget game
Could you keep the markets calm and your MPs happy as you pull the economic levers to deliver a budget? On 26 November, Rachel Reeves will deliver this year’s budget to parliament. As in all years, the chancellor has to strike a balance between: Raising the money needed to fund the services that voters demand. Keeping taxes at levels that are acceptable to voters. Persuading the government’s creditors in the bond markets that it will continue to be able to pay its debts. Continue reading… Source link
Mahmood hints at shake-up of 'irrational' policing structure
The home secretary says there is a postcode lottery in the performance of forces in England and Wales. Source link
Israel “seems to be testing” UN ceasefire resolution
“This is a real test for the security council, for the United States, and for the international community.” Source link
Why does MoJ want to curtail jury trials in England and Wales?
Right to trial by jury seen as bedrock of justice system but Sir Brian Leveson says court backlogs could lead to ‘total system collapse’ The courts minister, Sarah Sackman, has said the government plans to press ahead with radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson to take thousands of trials in England and Wales away from the jury system to be heard instead by judges and magistrates. What is the reason for these changes, how would they work and why are they controversial? Continue reading… Source link
UK to ban ticket resales above face value
The move comes as the UK government unveils sweeping consumer protections aimed at ticket scalpers whose inflated prices have angered fans and the music industry. Source link
Investment bank CICC to acquire rivals as China pushes for consolidation
Xi Jinping’s government is seeking to create bigger financial players Source link
We'll take time to get trans guidance right, says minister
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers. Source link
Video: Girl in Gaza rebuilds life after Israeli strike kills family
Palestinian orphan Elham Abu Hajjaj is learning to cope with her loss after an Israeli strike killed her parents. Source link
US Justice Department commits to release Epstein files in 30 days
Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the US Justice Department to release the remaining Epstein files within 30 days. Source link
‘A tapestry of stone’: the first Ismaili Centre in the US rises in the heart of Texas
Architect Farshid Moussavi is behind a tranquil and timeless new building where Houston’s 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community can come together. But how has she created something that looks so delicate out of stone? On a hot autumn day in southern Texas, monarch butterflies flit around the gardens of Houston’s new Ismaili Centre. Fragile and gaudy, they are on their way south to overwinter in Mexico, travelling up to 3,000 miles in a typical migration cycle, an epic feat of insectile endurance. Their combination of delicacy and stamina is an apt metaphor for the Ismaili Centre, a building that has…
A romance scam can be easy to fall for | Letter
One reader reveals that a man she trusted to make investments for her in bitcoin vanished with her money, in response to an article on romance scams Re your article (‘I opened up like a giant elevator’: the seven sly, savage stages of a £100,000 romance scam, 11 November), in January 2017 I met a man who was both charming and entertaining. He knew all about bitcoin cryptocurrency and told me why I should invest in it. In fact, he said: “I will add you to my portfolio, then you will get more for your investment because wealthy people…