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Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.BBC News - 2h -
Russia warns of severe environmental damage from Black Sea oil spill
Two tankers were hit by storm in Kerch strait on 15 December, causing one to sink and another to run aground. Russia has warned of severe environmental damage from a huge oil spill in the Black Sea ...The Guardian - 7h -
Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List?
Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc may be proving irresistible to the Kremlin.The New York Times - 13h -
NATO will step up Baltic Sea patrols as Finland probes the possible sabotage of undersea cables
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the military alliance will step up patrols in the Baltic Sea area as Finnish investigators work to establish whether a ship linked to Russia sabotaged ...ABC News - 1d -
Finland Seizes Russia-Linked Tanker After Undersea Baltic Cables Are Cut
Finnish leaders are calling for more NATO protection against alleged sabotage of critical infrastructure by Moscow.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Power Cable to Estonia Is Cut
Finland seized an oil tanker after the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure.The New York Times - 1d -
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English sea shanties inspire Cape Verdean singer
Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.BBC News - 19h -
Man suspected of double murder remains in custody
As detectives continue to question a 49-year-old man, residents place flowers close to where two women died.BBC News - 1d -
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What We Know About the Ship Finland Seized Over Fears of Russian Sabotage
Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia.The New York Times - 1d -
Modern life is drowning in a sea of verbiage
Brevity and clarity have given way to a deluge of text from corporate ‘word salads’ to prolix presentationsFinancial Times - 1d -
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Nato to boost Baltic Sea presence after suspected sabotage of underwater cable
Finland seizes ship it suspects of damaging cable connecting Estonia and Finland on Christmas Day. Nato is to increase its military presence in the Baltic Sea, the alliance has announced, after the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Finland seizes Russia-linked tanker suspected of cutting vital undersea cables
Finland has seized an oil tanker suspected of having severed undersea power and internet cables, with Finnish authorities saying the vessel may have been part of Russia's "shadow fleet" of ships ...NBC News - 1d -
Estonia navy to protect undersea power link after main cable damaged
Nato also says it will enhance its military presence in the Baltic after a ship was suspected of sabotaging the Estlink 2 cable.BBC News - 1d -
Officials suspect Russian involvement in fatal Azerbaijani crash
New clues about what may have brought down an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in a deadly crash are emerging, pointing to evidence the plane was downed by Russian forces, according to a growing ...NBC News - 1d -
Wealth of US private capital chiefs boosted by $56bn
Inclusion in S&P 500 index and growth in operations drove share prices at Blackstone, KKR and Apollo to record highsFinancial Times - 1d -
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Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns possible sabotage of Baltic Sea cables
Nato chief Mark Rutte criticises all attacks on critical infrastructure; Putin says Slovakia has offered to be ‘platform’ for any peace talks. What we know on day 1,038. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 1d -
Finland seizes ship carrying Russian oil after undersea cable cut
Finland on Thursday seized a ship carrying oil for Russia in relation to the recent cutting of an undersea cable connecting electricity to Estonia as concern mounts over ships disrupting power and ...The Hill - 2d -
Two women dead and two hurt in suspected stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident, police say.BBC News - 2d -
NATO calls for investigation into Azerbaijan Airlines crash
NATO called for a formal investigation Thursday into the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people in Kazakhstan. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of ...The Hill - 2d -
Estonian government to meet as investigators probe interruption of undersea cable
Finnish police say authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cablesABC News - 2d -
Finland seizes Russian shadow fleet oil tanker after cable-cutting incident
Helsinki opens investigation into damaged power line in latest suspected sabotage attack on Baltic Sea infrastructureFinancial Times - 2d -
Finnish coastguard boards tanker suspected of causing power and internet cable outages
Cook Islands-registered Eagle S was carrying Russian oil in the Baltic Sea. Finnish authorities have seized a ship carrying Russian oil in the Baltic Sea on suspicion it caused the outage of an ...The Guardian - 2d -
Finland investigates Russia 'shadow fleet' ship after cable damage
Finland is investigating a tanker following the rupture of a transmission cable in the Baltic Sea.BBC News - 2d -
Watch: Hundreds run into sea at Boxing Day dips
Aerial footage captures the moment hardy swimmers take the plunge as part of the festive tradition.BBC News - 2d -
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The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)
How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefitsBBC News - 2d -
Russian scientists criticise cleanup efforts after oil spill in Black Sea
Experts decry lack of required equipment to clean up about 4,300 tonnes of oil after two tankers hit by storm in the Kerch Strait. Russian scientists have criticised the effort to clean up oil ...The Guardian - 3d -
Undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia hit by outage, prompting investigation
Finland’s prime minister says authorities are investigating an interruption in a power cable under the Baltic Sea between his country and EstoniaABC News - 3d -
Canadian researchers trial nature trick to boost mood in winter
Volunteers asked to go about normal routine while paying more attention to natural world. The start of a new year: a time for optimism, ambitious plans to improve the world, and the grim suspicion ...The Guardian - 3d -
Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident
The Finnish electricity grid’s head of operations says sabotage can’t be ruled out. An undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia broke down on Wednesday, Finland’s prime minister said, the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sylvester Stallone wants to build an underwater barrier at his $35 million Palm Beach mansion; his neighbors were ‘blindsided’
Stallone has reportedly prompted outrage from neighbors with his plans to build an underwater barrier to keep boaters away.MarketWatch - 3d -
Denmark to boost Greenland defense amid Trump comments
Denmark announced a major new package to boost the security of Greenland in a move the Danish defense minister called "ironic" because it came just two days after President-elect Trump called for ...The Hill - 4d -
Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control
The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".BBC News - 4d -
Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer nears $200K
Supporters of Luigi Mangione are raising tens of thousands of dollars for his defense fund.ABC News - 5d