Renewable energy in NI reaches record level
And for the first time renewable generation has consistently exceeded non-renewable generation since January.
Reform UK's Richard Tice calls for more North Sea drilling
Tice spoke to BBC Scotland News ahead of Reform UK's conference in Birmingham this week.
Reflecting Pool saga continues with another contractor hired to clean the algae
The Trump administration has hired yet another new company to help clean and maintain the Lincoln Reflecting Pool — adding to a months-long saga.
Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law
A film broadcast by Channel 4 shows senior Reform UK figures discussing donations with an undercover reporter.
Climate change and extreme weather
Every year we see damage, death and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons - tropical storms. Is climate change making this impact worse? Climate change may be making this destruction worse. Phil is joined by BBC weather presenter and meteoro…
India's GDP growth defies oil shock but stirs up controversy
India's 7.8% GDP growth has been met with scepticism over methodology and long-term durability due to a weak monsoon.
UN warns of 'supersized' El Nino as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says
Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.
Why Nepal floods should worry India
The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.
The Trump administration cut funds for natural hazards monitoring in Nepal. A year later, disaster struck
In January 2025, the Trump administration cut off funding for a program to identify and monitor landslide hotspots in Nepal. Just over a year later, disaster...
Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.
The Millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening
Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community.
A massive heat dome is bringing storms to the Northeast, and causing sweltering temperatures heading into fall
A round of severe storms and flooding is taking aim at the Northeast by middle of next week, fueled by a heat dome settling over the southeast.
In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours
The scramble to find water is a daily survival routine for residents in Puerto Rico due to widespread service interruptions and extreme drought.