Landmark moment as UK closes last coal power station
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Tugendhat warns against Tories becoming Reform UK
The Tory leadership hopeful says the party needs to rebuild trust, in a pitch to members at their conference.11 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
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Simon Case steps down as UK cabinet secretary
Civil service head says he has been receiving medical treatment for ‘neurological condition’1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
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U.K. closing its last coal-fired power plant
The last coal-fired power plant in the U.K. is closing, ending Britain's 140-year reliance on the fossil fuel for electricity.2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Plans for UK-wide ‘Not for EU’ labelling dropped
The labels are required here as part of the UK's deal with the EU to reduce checks on British products entering NI.2 hours ago -
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Britain Shuts Down Last Coal Plant, ‘Turning Its Back on Coal Forever’
The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant was the last surviving coal-burning power station in a country that birthed the Industrial Revolution and fed it with coal.2 hours ago -
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Mark Rutte takes charge of Nato at a perilous moment for Ukraine
But insiders say ‘Trump whisperer’’s years of coalition-building in Netherlands should stand him in good stead. At 9am (0700 GMT) on Tuesday, wreaths will be laid at the granite monument to the men ...6 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Landmark moment as UK closes last coal power station
The UK's last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations on Monday.7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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China’s stock market is closing just as investment outlook is brightening up
The Shanghai Stock Exchange will close from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 for the China National Day celebrations. Hong Kong’s market will be shut on Oct. 1.7 hours ago - China -
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UK economy grew less than thought in spring
The downward revision in growth between April and June comes ahead of next month's Budget.8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Britain Is the First Major Economy to Stop Using Coal. It’s a Risky Experiment.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an experiment, one fraught with danger.11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Landmark win for Mahomes as rookie Daniels shines again
Patrick Mahomes wins on his 100th regular season start to set another record in the NFL, while Jayden Daniels continues historic start with Washington.11 hours ago -
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Pictures capturing the final days of steelmaking in Port Talbot
Photographers have documented the impact of the closure of the second blast furnace at Tata Steel.11 hours ago -
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Interstate is closed outside Atlanta as residents evacuate due to a chemical plant fire
A sprinkler head malfunctioned around 5 a.m. at a Georgia BioLab plant.13 hours ago -
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Drop in UK flu jabs warning ahead of winter
Fewer people got shots last year and if that repeats the UK could be in for a worse winter, experts warn.14 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.17 hours ago - SpaceX -
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Caitlin Clark on the standout moment of her first year at the WNBA
After a record-breaking rookie season in the WNBA, Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark reflects on the standout moment from her year.17 hours ago - WNBA -
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Deloitte UK partners pocket £1mn despite slowdown
Revenue growth slows at Big Four firm as clients cut spending on consultants18 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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End of an era as Britain’s last coal-fired power plant shuts down
UK’s 142-year history of coal-fired electricity ends as turbines at Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant in Nottinghamshire stop for good. Britain’s only remaining coal power plant at Ratcliffe-on-Soar in ...18 hours ago -
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NFL scoring updates: Ravens close to taking down undefeated Bills
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Rockies' Blackmon takes curtain call in last game
Charlie Blackmon, the four-time All-Star who has played 14 seasons with the Rockies, tipped his cap in center field to fans one last time as he heads into retirement.19 hours ago -
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‘It’s an intensely beautiful moment – then it goes away’: Emma Portner on dance’s raw power
The choreographer talks about overnight fame, ‘extreme ambition’ and her goofy/serious duet, staged by the National Ballet of Canada. Emma Portner wishes I didn’t need to ask her about being hired ...21 hours ago -
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Coons 'glad' Zelensky, Trump met but said it was a 'strikingly awkward moment'
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said he was glad former President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met but noted there was a “strikingly awkward moment” when Trump mentioned Russian ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Nepal closes schools as heavy rains kill more than 150
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 151 people, with 56 missing, officials said on Sunday.Yesterday -
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AP images offer a close-up look at the smoldering site of Nasrallah's assassination
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Far right wins close Austria election, a boost for Putin
A far-right party founded by former Nazis appeared to have won Austria’s election Sunday, in a result that could reshape Europe’s political landscape and help tilt the balance of power between ...Yesterday -
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America should welcome India’s rise as a space power
The situation sets up an interesting dynamic that the United States and India both can use to their mutual advantage.Yesterday -
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The Power of Empathy in Leadership
A path to sustainable business success is paved with empathy.Yesterday -
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Labour to tighten UK rules on ministers declaring ‘freebies’
Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield quits party and hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over donationsYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Harris closes gap with Trump on economy
Vice President Harris is gaining steam with voters on the economy, just as the economy itself is showing new signs of its strength. The economy is the top issue for voters, according to many ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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‘It commemorates collective moments’: Radiohead through the eyes of Colin Greenwood
Since 2003, the bassist has taken his camera to the studio and on stage to capture his bandmates at work. Now, a beautiful new book shares his intimate, delicate pictures of one of Britain’s ...Yesterday -
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Thomas Schütte Finally Gets His MoMA Moment
The German artist Thomas Schütte expects blowback when a retrospective of his work opens. Maybe he even enjoys that prospect.2 days ago