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Democrats block pesticide industry 'immunity shield'

Democrats and health activists have stripped a controversial rider from a US funding bill that would have shielded pesticide makers like Bayer from lawsuits and limited health warnings. Read the full story.

US Climate Lawsuits: 2025's Key Wins and Losses

A landmark year saw US courts grapple with climate accountability. Explore the major trends, from novel lawsuits to industry attempts to secure immunity, and what's next for 2026.

13 Climate Court Victories Reshape 2025

A landmark year for climate justice saw courts worldwide force governments and corporations to act. Explore the 13 key legal wins that scrapped coal plants, halted oil fields, and ended false green claims.

15 hurt in knife and bleach attack at Japan factory

Fifteen people have been injured in a violent attack involving a knife and bleach at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Japan. The suspect, a former employee, has been arrested. Read the latest details.

£120m Grangemouth Bailout: A Temporary Christmas Cheer

The government has announced a £120m bailout for Scotland's Grangemouth chemical plant, the last of its kind in the UK. While saving jobs, the move highlights a reactive industrial strategy and a sector in deep crisis. Read the full analysis.

Kent Water Crisis: Schools Shut, 23,000 Affected

Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.

Global Press Freedom Under Threat: UK Media Warned

Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien warns that press freedom faces unprecedented threats worldwide, from Gaza to Trump's lawsuits. Australia's government criticised for failing to deliver promised media reforms.

Class action lawsuits damaging UK economy

The explosion of class action lawsuits and third-party litigation funding is harming Britain's legal stability and economy, with billions claimed in damages. Discover the urgent need for reform.

UK Experts: 'Brain Weapons' Are a Real Threat

Bradford University academics warn that neuroscience is creating sophisticated 'brain weapons'. They urge global action at The Hague to prevent the weaponisation of the human mind.

Ineos cuts hundreds of jobs amid debt struggles

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Automotive is cutting hundreds of jobs across its global operations as the company grapples with significant debt and operational challenges. Read the full analysis.

UK tests emergency response to biological toxin

The UK government has conducted a major three-day exercise simulating the discovery of a deadly biological toxin, involving 600 military and emergency service personnel to bolster national security.

Louisiana Diocese Bankrupt Over Abuse Claims

The Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles becomes the latest US diocese to seek bankruptcy protection, facing a flood of new sexual abuse lawsuits following Louisiana's expanded legal window for victims.

Italian PFAS scandal spreads toxic legacy to India

Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Miteni factory contamination in Italy has extended its toxic legacy to India, raising alarming health and environmental concerns across continents.

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