Brazil’s underprotected Cerrado savanna stores a staggering amount of carbon, study finds
The Cerrado, largely overlooked in climate science and policy, is a critical carbon sink, according to new research.
4-day work weeks, rationing, dressing down: How some Asian countries are coping with the Iran oil crisis
Much of the oil produced in the Middle East is exported to Asian countries, which are now using a range of different methods to adjust
Colorectal cancer is now the most common cause of cancer deaths in the US for people under 50
The American Cancer Society estimates that over 55,000 people will die from colorectal cancer in the U.S. this year. Of those, 7% will be under
Iran war could create a ‘fertilizer shock’ that impacts agriculture and raises food prices
Two researchers explore how a possible closure of the strait of Hormuz due to the Iran War could have consequences on food supply chains and
Trump says he’s ‘disappointed in Starmer’ – and repeats Churchill jibe
Tweety McTreason has said he’s “disappointed with Keir [Starmer]” over the prime minister’s initial refusal to send aircraft carriers to the Middle East.
AWS names 12 European AI startups mapping oceans, diagnosing leukaemia, and predicting airstrikes
The 2026 AWS Pioneers cohort spans healthcare, climate, and conflict zones, and lands alongside a stark warning that Europe risks losing its best innovators if
Partech closes its first impact fund at €300M to back Europe’s next generation of industrial and climate tech scaleups
The Paris-based VC is targeting 15 B2B companies with revenues above €10M in clean manufacturing, sustainable agriculture, green construction, and digital health, with carry tied
CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared African champions
Governing body’s appeal board rules Senegal forfeited final after players walked off pitch over referring decision.
Ireland’s Micheal Martin and Trump in awkward St Patrick’s Day exchange
Ireland, which took strong stance on Gaza genocide, is similarly robust on Iran, but Martin is criticised for passivity.
Vinicius Jr scores twice as Real Madrid knock Man City out of UCL last 16
Madrid ease into quarterfinals by beating 10-man City 2-1 at the Etihad to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory.
Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike
His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani
Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time
Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.
US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
It comes weeks after a Republican lawmaker accused the justice department of a “cover-up” in releasing the Epstein files.
Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only