Sunak urged to drop ‘unpopular’ and ‘expensive’ green pledges ahead of election
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg said the win in Uxbridge showed there was a ‘real chance’ for the Tories to win the next election if they ditch costly policies.
Day: July 23, 2023
Canada tests the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train
The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train, Coradia iLint, is currently being tested in Quebec’s Charlevoix region. Designed in France by rolling stock manufacturer Alstom, the zero-emissions train runs on electricity produced by mixing hydrog…
Rewilding: Letting nature take over
After decades of intensive farming, plowing and chemical applications, the land surrounding Knepp Castle, about an hour outside of London, was depleted. Then, the owners decided on a new approach: rewilding, allowing the land to return to its natural s…
Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted
The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.
Militants kill 4 highway policemen in southeast Iran, state TV says
Militants shot and killed four highway policemen Sunday in southeast Iran, state media reported.
Australian Titmus sets WR in 400m freestyle as Ledecky settles for silver
Australian Ariarne Titmus has set a new world record on the way to a decisive victory in the women’s 400-meter freestyle on the opening day of the world swimming championships, with silver for American Katie Ledecky and bronze for Erika Fairweather of …
Man Dies In Death Valley Hours After Being Interviewed About Extreme Heat
Steve Curry was pronounced dead after collapsing outside of a restroom on the Golden Canyon trailhead in 121F (49C) temperatures at about 3.30 pm on Tuesday.
Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones on AI: Art should come from people
The Welsh singer also questioned the move towards multiple songwriters on an album.
Spanish voters make their choice in an election that could see another EU country swing to the right
Voters in Spain withstood soaring summer temperatures to vote Sunday in a general election that could make the country the latest European Union member to swing to the political right.
Edelweiss singer Vince Hill dies aged 89
Tributes have come in from radio DJ Tony Blackburn and lyricist Sir Tim Rice.