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Extinction Rebellion member hailed by the King's charity despite arrest during eco protest

The King's Foundation has unveiled a list of 35 "changemakers" under the age of 35 to mark the charity's 35th anniversary - and included a man who was previously arrested and acquitted for glueing...

Chinese firms ‘interested in joining’ £9bn Russian project right next to NATO coast

Chinese companies have shown an interest in joining a huge £9.1billion Russian project off the coast of a NATO country. The Ust-Luga liquified natural gas (LNG) scheme is a large-scale export...

Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks postponed

Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks postponed50 minutes agoKasra Naji & Maia DaviesBBC NewsReuters/Getty ImagesA fourth round of Iran-US talks over Tehran's nuclear programme has been...

Shellworks’ ingenious eco packaging forges a future beyond plastic

Thinking outside the box has opened up global opportunities for UK packaging pioneer Shellworks and its ingenious natural material Vivomer that’s a compostable replacement for plastic. Based...

Falklands row erupts as Argentine expert lashes out over 'act violating our sovereignty'

An expert in Argentina has hit out at plans to extract millions of barrels from a giant oil field near the Falkland Islands. The venture, expected to cost £3 billion, is a partnership between...

Do I have hay fever? Full list of symptoms and how to get relief

A surge in pollen levels this weekend means the hay fever season is now in full swing — with up to 13 million people set to be affected by debilitating symptoms. Also known as allergic rhinitis,...

Africa's 10 richest people worth a combined £68.4bn - full list

Accounted as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, Africa is home to a large number of billionaires. The latest report by Forbes suggested that Africa’s 22 billionaires saw their...

What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?

What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?45 minutes agoBen ChuBBC VerifyGetty ImagesA full-scale trade war with China and the US is in prospect after President Donald Trump threatened...

New autonomous sub will protect UK's undersea cables from Russia

Protecting our waters from the real risk of Russian sabotage and surveillance is the Ministry of Defence’s "next frontier”, experts have said. And now a British maritime defence company has...

Expert reveals the 3 UK industries to be hardest hit by Donald Trump's tariffs

Donald Trump's impending "Liberation Day" tariffs could hit three British industries particularly hard, an expert has warned. The US president is set to unveil his latest levies, which he previously...

BBC's Dr Punam hay fever tip stops 'horrible symptoms' as UK faces early pollen surge

The latest pollen forecast, issued by the Met Office, shows moderate levels across much of the UK starting today (April 2). In some parts, as the weekend nears, areas like Wales and the mid-to-south...

At secret test-flight facility, Ukraine's drone makers fear energy ceasefire won't hold

At secret test-flight facility, Ukraine's drone makers fear energy ceasefire won't hold2 days agoAbdujalil AbdurasulovBBC NewsReporting fromUkraineBBCAt a secret location away from prying eyes,...

At secret test-flight facility, Ukraine's drone makers fear energy ceasefire won't hold

At secret test-flight facility, Ukraine's drone makers fear energy ceasefire won't hold56 minutes agoAbdujalil AbdurasulovBBC NewsReporting fromUkraineBBCAt a secret location away from prying eyes,...

GB News star Ellie Costello says her 'eyes are streaming' in grim health update

GB News Breakfast presenter Ellie Costello has admitted her "eyes are streaming" as she opened up on the effects of hay fever. The 32-year-old took to her Instagram stories revealing she is already...

Falkland Islands set for massive boost with £1bn oil investment project

A final investment decision (FID) on the Sea Lion oil field offshore the Falkland Islands could be reached by mid-2025, with operator Navitas Petroleum accelerating efforts to bring the long-delayed...