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The UN climate summit failed to deliver a fossil-fuel phase-out plan, leaving the EU increasingly isolated as global ambition weakens.COP30 in Belém ended with a final text that avoided any transition roadmap, prompting critics to call the result an empty deal and a moral failure.The United States abandoned climate negotiations and created a political and financial gap, while President Donald Trump called climate change a con job.States reliant on fossil-fuel profits, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, rejected every attempt to set a phase-out target.EU representatives threatened to reject the final agreement because nearly 200 nations needed to…

A complex system drives soaring prices The UK now ranks as the most expensive place to build nuclear plants, according to a government review. The report blames an overly complex bureaucracy for pushing costs above global levels. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ordered the review to trigger a radical reset of nuclear policy. The taskforce says simpler rules could save Britain tens of billions and reverse years of decline. The government aims to launch a new generation of nuclear plants to secure energy supplies and support net-zero goals. Fragmented oversight slows progress The review highlights a fragmented safety system that…

Virgil van Dijk has delivered a blunt assessment of Liverpool’s collapse, admitting the champions are “in a mess” and questioning whether his teammates are taking enough responsibility for their performances. Speaking after a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, which left Liverpool in the bottom half of the table, the captain said the team had let down manager Arne Slot and themselves. He described the start of the second half as “unacceptable” and said “panic kicked in” after conceding, highlighting ongoing issues with defending set pieces. Van Dijk voiced his frustration in the tunnel, insisting players should feel anger and…

Scientists long believed Theia struck early Earth, yet they lacked direct chemical proof because Theia vanished billions ago.Astronomers in France, Germany, and the United States analysed ancient lunar and terrestrial rocks to uncover Theia’s origin.Researchers now propose that Theia formed much nearer to the Sun than earlier theories suggested.They argue that this long-lost planet arose in the inner Solar System before colliding with young Earth.For decades, scientists have supported the giant impact theory to explain the Moon’s creation.This idea states that debris from the collision produced the Moon and left Theia’s material in both bodies.Apollo missions supplied samples that helped…

Michigan running back Bryson Kuzdzal had a breakout game against Maryland. He rushed for 100 yards and scored three touchdowns in the 45–20 victory on the road. Kuzdzal’s performance helped Michigan establish an early lead. His runs were key in sustaining long drives and keeping Maryland’s defense on the move. Each touchdown added momentum for the team. The running back’s strong showing complemented Michigan’s overall offensive performance. Quarterback play and key passes worked alongside Kuzdzal’s rushing to create a balanced and effective attack. Defensively, Michigan limited Maryland’s opportunities, giving Kuzdzal and the offense more chances to control the game. The team’s…

A Weekend Filled With Frustration Lewis Hamilton expresses clear frustration after another difficult race weekend in Las Vegas. The seven-time world champion starts last after a slow qualifying session. It is the first time in his 19-year career that he qualifies last purely on pace. He climbs into the points early, but he cannot pass Nico Hülkenberg’s Sauber. He struggles on medium tyres and finishes tenth. Hamilton calls the result “terrible” and says he sees “nothing positive” in the day. He tells a UK radio station that he only wants the season to end. He adds that he does not…

Website Update Sparks Rapid BacklashThe CDC revised key sections of its website on Wednesday, adding language that questions decades of vaccine safety research. The new wording suggests scientists have not fully ruled out a link between vaccines and autism. Experts warn that this framing misleads the public and undermines clear scientific consensus. New Phrasing Fuels Unnecessary DoubtThe site now claims that saying “vaccines do not cause autism” is not evidence-based because studies cannot exclude every possibility. Researchers say this is a well-known tactic used to create skepticism. Alison Singer of the Autism Science Foundation explains that no study can prove…

A patient in Washington state has become the first known person to die from the rare H5N5 strain of bird flu, US health officials have confirmed, while stressing that the risk to the wider public remains low. The individual, an older adult with underlying health conditions from Grays Harbor County, had been hospitalized since early November after developing a high fever, confusion and respiratory symptoms. State officials said the person’s backyard poultry flock had been exposed to wild birds, which is believed to be the source of infection. The Washington State Department of Health said no other close contacts have…

Trump met Zohran Mamdani on Friday and found an unexpectedly friendly tone.He had previously called Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.”Mamdani had criticized Trump’s administration as “authoritarian” yet greeted him warmly.Both leaders emphasized shared goals to improve New York rather than highlight disagreements.Trump praised Mamdani, saying he might surprise conservative voters.The mayor-elect stood beside him as Trump expressed admiration in the Oval Office.The meeting gave both politicians political exposure and influence.Mamdani, once little-known, gained a platform to engage the nation’s most powerful leader.Trump gained a chance to highlight affordability issues amid rising political pressure.Supporters on each…

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has said Spurs are not close to spending £100m on a single player, unlike rivals Arsenal, despite recent changes in the club’s leadership and increased financial backing. Spurs have undergone significant restructuring since Daniel Levy’s removal as chair and the installation of a new leadership team by the Lewis family. While the club is aiming to grow its business and achieve greater success on the pitch, Frank believes they are still some way off matching Arsenal’s willingness to make nine-figure signings, such as the £105m deal for Declan Rice in 2023. Tottenham’s current record signing…