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Tennis star Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals in the Open era, dedicating her historic victory to her war-torn homeland. The 23-year-old's emotional win came just one day after a deadly missile attack in Kyiv.
Britain just announced an ambitious climate plan that's already supporting over one million jobs and added £105 billion to the economy last year. The government's seventh Carbon Budget aims for an 87% emissions reduction by 2042 while slashing household energy costs and protecting families from fossil fuel price shocks.
Britain just announced one of the world's most ambitious climate goals: cutting emissions by 87% by 2040. The government says this bold move will protect families from volatile energy costs while creating over a million clean energy jobs. #
Tennis star Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals in the Open era, dedicating her emotional victory to her war-torn homeland. The 23-year-old's triumph came just one day after a deadly attack killed 18 people in Ukraine.
The United Kingdom just announced one of the world's most ambitious climate targets, committing to slash emissions by 87% over the next two decades. The bold move promises 400,000 new clean energy jobs and could save the nation $445 billion in fossil fuel costs.
The United Kingdom just committed to slashing carbon emissions by 87% over the next 16 years, building on a track record that's already cut pollution in half. The bold new target protects both the planet and family budgets by reducing the country's dependence on volatile fossil fuel prices.
A 5-acre salvage operation in London is giving the city's century-old wood, brick, and steel a second life instead of sending it to landfills. Yes Make has created the UK's largest salvage site, turning construction waste into beautiful new spaces.
John McFall, who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident, could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit. The UK is working to send the surgeon and reserve astronaut to a commercial space station for groundbreaking research.
Two UK organizations are joining forces to solve one of medicine's toughest challenges: getting treatments past the blood-brain barrier to fight neurological diseases. With over 40% of people worldwide living with brain conditions, this collaboration could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and brain cancers.
Duke-NUS Medical School just graduated its largest class ever, with 135 new doctors and scientists who previously worked in everything from engineering to literature. These career-changers are bringing fresh perspectives to healthcare right when medicine needs it most.
A new app is helping African immigrants in the UK and Canada send money home in under two minutes, with real human support available 24/7. YouSend uses cutting-edge technology to make transfers faster and more reliable than traditional services that stall on weekends and holidays.
After a century of debate, scientists confirmed that mysterious red lines in a Welsh cave are the oldest known rock art in Britain, created by prehistoric people 17,000 years ago. The discovery reconnects us to our ancestors' creative spirit and shows that the human desire to make meaningful marks on the world is timeless.
Tokyo Electric Power Company started removing nuclear fuel from a damaged Fukushima reactor this week, marking a major milestone in one of history's most challenging cleanup efforts. The work represents real progress toward making the area safe again after the 2011 tsunami disaster.
The United Kingdom and Ghana have launched a major growth partnership worth £215 million to create thousands of jobs, strengthen infrastructure, and expand opportunities for young people and women. The agreement signed during President Mahama's UK visit will guide cooperation through 2028 with projects already underway.
Despite their country being at war, Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk will face off in a historic French Open quarter-final that guarantees Ukraine's first women's semifinalist since 1968. Their achievement represents far more than tennis success.
Britain just won a major court victory that protects nearly a billion dollars in taxpayer money from an abandoned asylum policy. The decision brings closure to a contentious chapter and allows both countries to move forward.
Britain's clean energy revolution is creating better-paying jobs and economic growth across the entire country. New research shows the net zero economy now supports over a million workers earning 11% more than the national average.
A UK charity caring for 22 disabled rescue dogs received a donation of oxygen-rich water that helped their most vulnerable animals stay hydrated during recent extreme heat. The specialized water is making a real difference for dogs with breathing issues, kidney problems, and mobility challenges.
A new government tool is keeping more money in drivers' pockets despite petrol prices hitting a three-year high. The mandatory price transparency scheme is forcing gas stations to compete, saving motorists up to £9 per tank.
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is stepping back onto the wrestling mat just over a year after a double lung transplant nearly took his life. The inspiring comeback matches him against Belal Muhammad on July 18 in Milwaukee.
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