Brazil’s President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon. Source: BBC News
Month: August 2026
UK ‘supports Ukraine 100%’, Burnham says, after Russia’s drone warning
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war by supplying British-made drones as the prime minister vows to support…
Carney’s final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms
Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs – though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many…
National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt. Source: BBC News
OpenAI makes ChatGPT less ‘human’ for teens in new safety update
OpenAI insisted this was not in response to a particular issue with children believing ChatGPT to be alive. Source: BBC…
From jumpers to slug pellets – how British wool is back in demand
An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year. Source: BBC News
Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. Source: BBC News
Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war after British-made drones were used, but the MoD says it stands…
Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision followed complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations". Source: BBC News
AI to help planes avoid climate-warming ‘sky graffiti’
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.…