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World's Longest Flight: London to Sydney in 22 Hours

Qantas will launch the world's longest non-stop flight from London to Sydney in 2027. The 22-hour Project Sunrise journey, featuring a wellness zone, begins testing in 2026. Read the full story.

Norfolk project to restore 4 million oysters to North Sea

A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, using innovative 'mother reef' bricks to rebuild marine habitats and biodiversity. Discover the ambitious plan to reshape the North Sea.

Nottingham's Salaam Shalom Kitchen Counters Hate with Food

In Nottingham, the Salaam Shalom kitchen brings Muslim and Jewish volunteers together to combat food poverty and social division. Discover how this community project offers an antidote to rising antisemitism and Islamophobia.

GP Online Booking System Praised Over Old Phone Queues

A parent of disabled children hails the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, calling it efficient and less stressful than being caller number 26 at 9am. Read more on NHS reforms and public opinion.

Michigan residents fight 'uniquely evil' $7bn data centre

Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive data centre backed by tech tycoons, fearing soaring bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. A classic David vs Goliath story unfolds.

7am Manchester-London Train Service Saved from Axe

The rail regulator has reinstated the 7am Manchester to London service after public pressure, derailing a trial for 'ghost' trains. Read the latest on UK rail policy and public reaction.

Direct UK-Germany trains a step closer, says DfT

Direct high-speed rail services from London to Cologne and Frankfurt are being explored, cutting journey times. Plans for Berlin are on hold due to commercial viability. Read the latest.

Review: LEON's Iraqi Supper Club in Hackney

Discover the hidden Hackney supper club where LEON reimagines its menu for a Middle Eastern feast. All proceeds support The Felix Project's fight against food inequality in London.

Avanti's 7am Manchester-London 'ghost train' saved

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.

UK's £1.1bn Loan for Mozambique Gas Project Questioned

The UK government faces criticism for a £1.1bn loan guarantee to a TotalEnergies gas project in Mozambique. Critics argue it contradicts climate pledges and raises security concerns. Read the full analysis.

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