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Author Julian Barnes confirms new novel will be his last

Julian Barnes, turning 80, says his forthcoming novel Departure(s) will be his final book, citing a sense he has said all he wants to in long-form fiction, while continuing to write journalism a managed blood cancer diagnosis.

BP plans up to $5bn writedown as it pivots away from green energy and back to fossil fuels

BP said it expects to write down up to $5bn from its green energy transition businesses as it refocuses on oil and gas while facing weaker oil trading and lower oil prices.

UK offshore wind subsidy auction awards contracts for 8.4GW to power over 12m homes

A UK renewable subsidy auction awarded contracts for 12 new offshore wind projects totaling 8.4GW, stated to be enough to generate clean electricity for more than 12m British homes before the end of the decade.

England set to miss legal wildlife targets as environmental risks rise

The Office for Environmental Protection said the UK government will not meet its legal targets to save wildlife in England by 2030 and reported rising risks from environmental hazards such as floods and wildfires.

US carries out airstrikes in Venezuela and captures Nicolás Maduro

Pam Bondi said Maduro and Cilia Flores would face trial in New York on charges of involvement in narco-terrorism.

SoftBank buys DigitalBridge for $4bn to grow AI investments

The acquisition expands SoftBank's digital infrastructure holdings to support AI growth.

Hundreds of French ski resorts close as snow declines, reshaping the Alps' landscape

Since 2018, 186 French ski resorts have closed due to unreliable snow, leading to environmental and community impacts in the Alps.

UK raises inheritance tax threshold for farms from £1m to £2.5m after protests

UK raises farmland inheritance tax threshold to £2.5m after protests to protect family farms.

Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" challenges Hollywood norms with cultural and commercial success

"Sinners" redefined horror and Black cultural representation, achieving record box office and critical acclaim in 2025.

Antony Price, influential British fashion designer for rock icons and Queen Camilla, dies at 80

Antony Price, a key figure in glam rock fashion and designer to Queen Camilla, has died at 80.

Nepenthes khasiana pitcher plant uses toxic nerve agent in nectar to trap prey

Nepenthes khasiana uses nerve toxin-laced nectar and slippery sugars to trap and digest insect prey.

Cliff Richard Reveals Prostate Cancer Treatment and Supports National Screening

Cliff Richard completed prostate cancer treatment and urges a UK national screening program. Current guidelines limit screening to high-risk men.

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