US Red States Seek Fossil Fuel Climate Lawsuit Shield
Oklahoma and Utah lawmakers propose bills to restrict litigation against oil firms over climate crisis role. Critics warn it's an attack on corporate accountability and democracy.
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Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash over duty of candour
The government delays the Hillsborough Law's next stage after Labour MPs rebel against a 'watered-down' duty of candour for MI5 and MI6. Read the full story on the political clash.
Russia works to circumvent sanctions for India oil trade
Russia is actively developing methods to bypass Western sanctions, aiming to secure the continuation of its crucial oil exports to India. Discover the financial mechanisms and geopolitical implications.
UK pays compensation to Guantánamo detainee over torture role
Former Attorney General demands explanation after Abu Zubaydah receives payment for UK spy agencies' complicity in his CIA torture. Calls grow for a public apology and full accountability.
US Venezuela Oil Plan Eats 13% of 1.5C Carbon Budget
Exclusive analysis reveals US plans to exploit Venezuela's vast, dirty oil reserves could consume 13% of the world's remaining carbon budget for 1.5C, locking in decades of high emissions.
US Frackers Squeezed by Oil Glut and Venezuela Threat
US shale oil producers, already contending with a global supply glut and four-year low prices, face a new challenge from potential Venezuelan output. Read the analysis of the industry's precarious 2026 outlook.
Trump may block Exxon from Venezuela after CEO's remarks
Donald Trump has threatened to bar ExxonMobil from Venezuela after its CEO called the country 'uninvestable'. This follows a $100bn oil investment push after Maduro's removal. Read the latest.
Congresswoman Files Articles to Impeach Kristi Noem
Congresswoman Robin Kelly files impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This crucial move challenges the administration's culture of impunity and demands accountability. Read the full analysis.
Industry Season 4: Behind the Scenes of the Hit Finance Drama
Go behind the scenes of Industry's intense fourth season. Discover how the BBC-HBO hit became a transatlantic phenomenon, its star-making power, and the new global locations from Ghana to Sunderland.
US seizes third tanker in Venezuelan oil crackdown
US forces have intercepted a third oil tanker in the Caribbean in a week, as President Trump meets 'BIG OIL' executives to plan taking 'billions' from Venezuela. Read the latest developments.
High Costs, Falling Returns: Trump's Venezuela Oil Gamble
Donald Trump's seizure of Venezuelan crude faces huge hurdles: a $183bn investment need, broken infrastructure, and a volatile oil market. Can the US unlock the 'tremendous wealth'?
US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in sanctions move
The US government has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, the 'Empire', in a major sanctions enforcement action. Read the full details and global implications here.
US seizes fifth Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
US forces seize another tanker near Trinidad in escalating campaign against Venezuela's oil exports. President Trump heralds capture of Nicolas Maduro as 'extremely successful' operation.
Victoria Police revokes warrantless pat-down powers
Victoria Police has revoked controversial powers allowing officers to conduct warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne. The decision follows significant public and legal scrutiny.
Reviving Venezuela's oil industry a £80bn challenge
Experts warn it could take up to seven years and over £80bn to revive Venezuela's oil industry, casting doubt on Trump's 18-month promise. Analysis reveals a sector crippled by decay.
Trump's Venezuela oil plan: A 14-year, billion-pound fix?
Donald Trump targets Venezuela's dense, heavy oil, but analysts warn it could take 14 years and billions to fix the industry. The Guardian's Jillian Ambrose explains the high-stakes play.
Poet shot dead by ICE agent near George Floyd site
A poet and activist was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, just a mile from where George Floyd was killed. The incident has sparked national outrage and political condemnation.
US Seeks Indefinite Control Over Venezuela Oil Sales
The White House plans indefinite control of Venezuela's oil sales, with Trump overseeing billions in revenue. US sanctions may ease as tensions with Russia and China flare.
Binge BBC's 'Industry' Before Season 4 Premieres January 12
With a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, the acclaimed BBC drama 'Industry' returns for a fourth season on January 12. Here's why you need to binge the first 24 episodes now.
Oil prices fall on Trump's Venezuela crude deal
Global oil prices dropped after Donald Trump said Venezuela would hand over up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, threatening an oversupplied market. Read the full analysis.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Move Labelled 'Imperialistic'
Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld slams US action on Venezuela's oil as 'confiscatory and imperialistic' amid a global glut. Read the full analysis of the controversial policy.
MPs' Written Questions Double, AI Blamed for Surge
Exclusive: The number of written questions to Whitehall departments nearly doubled in 2025, with senior sources blaming AI. MPs deny wasting resources. Follow the latest.
Trump Announces Major Venezuela Oil Deal
Donald Trump announces Venezuela will supply up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, with proceeds under his personal control. Read the latest on this major energy development.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan Faces Industry Doubt
Experts question Trump's 18-month timeline for US oil investment in Venezuela. Firms demand 'iron-clad' US guarantees before committing billions to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure.
Royal Lack of Transparency Requires Constitutional Change
Historian Paul McGilchrist argues the monarchy's opaque operations are an affront to democracy. Calls grow for parliamentary accountability and codified ethics for the royal family.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan Relies on US Firms
President Trump wants US oil companies to revive Venezuela's industry, but sanctions, infrastructure, and political uncertainty pose major hurdles. Analysis of the risks and rewards.
Big Oil Wary of Rushing Back to Venezuela, Analysts Say
Despite Donald Trump's call for US oil firms to invest billions in Venezuela's crumbling industry, experts warn of high costs and political risks. Discover why a stampede is unlikely.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan: A Muted Market Response
Donald Trump's plan to extract wealth from Venezuela's heavy crude is a long-term play for US Gulf Coast refineries. We analyse the muted market reaction and the $185bn challenge.
US monitors tanker off Ireland in Venezuela oil blockade
A US military aircraft is tracking a sanctioned oil tanker 250 miles off Ireland, part of a major naval quarantine on Venezuelan oil. At least a dozen other vessels are attempting to evade the blockade. Read the latest developments.
Oil falls on Trump's Venezuela pledge to unlock reserves
Brent crude dropped to $60.33 as markets assess the impact of US intervention in Venezuela's vast oil industry. A former Chevron executive seeks $2bn for projects. Read the latest analysis.
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