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TikTok's annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece's, study finds
TikTok's annual carbon footprint is probably larger than that of Greece, according to a new analysis of the social media platform's environmental impact, with the average user generating greenhouse gases equivalent to driving an extra 123 miles in a gas-powered car each year.
Watchdog delays Shein's UK listing amid supply chain scrutiny
Britain's financial regulator is taking longer than usual to approve the fast-fashion retailer Shein's stock market listing because it is checking its supply chain oversight and assessing legal risks after an advocacy group for China's Uyghur population challenged the listing, according to two sources close to the matter.
No comfort and little shelter as nightmare of winter becomes reality in Gaza
Tens of thousands of people sheltering on Gaza's exposed Mediterranean coastline face harsh winter conditions with inadequate shelter, food, and fuel, as temperatures plunge in the devastated territory and a series of storms destroy their makeshift tents.
Pompeii experts back Pliny's account of Mount Vesuvius
The date on which Mount Vesuvius erupted, wiping out the lives of thousands in ancient Pompeii and other nearby towns, has long divided scholars.
Largest day of clemency as Biden commutes 1,500 sentences
Joe Biden has carried out the largest act of presidential clemency on a single day in modern US history, commuting the sentences of almost 1,500 people and pardoning 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes.
South Korea protests against president take a festive turn
With blasting K-pop, glow sticks, food trucks and obligatory selfies, the protests that have swelled across South Korea since the president's shock declaration of martial law last week have taken on a festive mood.
Use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, says EU's top diplomat
Billions of Russian state funds frozen in the European Union should be used to aid Ukraine, the EU's top diplomat has said.
Guardian and Observer appeal tops £250,000
More than £250,000 for charities supporting families hit by war and violence in Gaza, Ukraine and elsewhere has been raised by Guardian and Observer readers less than a week after the appeal launched.
Kate Bush joins campaign against AI using artists' work without permission
Kate Bush has called on ministers to protect artists from AI using their copyrighted works amid growing concerns from high-profile creatives and ongoing political uncertainty over how to handle the issue.
Without more money, court reform may be a struggle
The backlog of criminal cases waiting to be dealt with by crown courts in England and Wales stood at 73,105 at the end of September - a new record high.
'Unprecedented risk' to life on Earth: scientists call for halt on 'mirror life' microbe research
World-leading scientists have called for a halt on research to create \"mirror life\" microbes amid concerns that the synthetic organisms would present an \"unprecedented risk\" to life.
Charges against barrister for 'boys' club' tweets dropped
A barrister has attacked misogyny in the legal profession after a misconduct case brought against her for calling out a \"boys' club\" attitude was thrown out.
Missing American held since May is found alive in Damascus
An American citizen found in the suburbs of Damascus yesterday says he was detained after crossing into the country by foot on a Christian pilgrimage seven months ago, raising hopes for other foreign nationals missing in Syria.
US urges Syrian rebels to form 'inclusive' government
The US is mounting a new diplomatic effort in the Middle East, hoping to end the war in Gaza and to push rebels who have taken power in Syria to form a \"credible, inclusive, and non-sectarian governance\".
Tory peer faces suspension over 'Lord Poppadom' remark
A Conservative peer is facing suspension from the House of Lords for calling a British-Asian peer \"Lord Poppadom\" and touching an MP's braids without permission.
Sara Sharif's father given custody despite years of reported abuse
Sara Sharif's father was awarded custody of the schoolgirl despite being accused of abusing her siblings and mother for years, it has emerged.
Housing must take priority over nature, says Starmer
Homes must have a higher priority than nature and the environment, the Prime Minister said, as ministers outlined reforms that could allow more building on the green belt.
Tory peer faces suspension over 'Lord Poppadom' remark
A Conservative peer is facing suspension from the House of Lords for calling a British-Asian peer \"Lord Poppadom\" and touching an MP's braids without permission.
'£60 for Dolce and Gabbana': how posh panettone is fast becoming a Christmas staple
It was once the preserve of the bougie delicatessen, but panettone has fast become a British festive staple, with supermarkets reporting soaring sales and customers apparently willing to pay increasingly large sums for the Italian sweet bread.
Badenoch sparks Westminster food fight as Starmer throws sandwich shade
In a row likely to generate more debate than many of their exchanges over the dispatch box, the prime minister has hailed the humble sandwich as \"a great British institution\" after Kemi Badenoch denounced the lunchtime staple as \"not real food\".
Journalists striking for second time over proposed deal to sell Observer
Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer yesterday began a second 48-hour strike in protest at the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media, which was agreed in principle last week.
Miliband announces 'ambitious reforms' to UK energy system
Ed Miliband has pledged to bring in \"the most ambitious reforms to the country's energy system in generations\" as he presses ahead with plans to accelerate the development of onshore wind farms in England.
Some jury trials may be axed in plan to ease court backlog
Jury trials could be abandoned for some criminal cases in England and Wales under a radical overhaul proposed by ministers as the crown courts backlog hit a record high.
Arsenal investigate antisemitic posts on X
Arsenal are investigating a series of antisemitic social media posts from an account allegedly belonging to a member of their staff.
A vote without a vote The Saudi World Cup is an act of violence and disdain
The shamelessness of Fifa's process was fully on show in Zurich during a display of contempt for governance, democracy, love, hope and good sense
'Many migrant workers will die': the human cost of 2034
Millions will build stadiums and hotels but testimony suggests abuse is deeply entrenched in Saudi Arabia
Built to order What will Saudi tournament look like?
Fifa's bid evaluation report left no doubt: Saudi Arabia had put together the most convincing, highest-scoring package of all time.
Gomez 'blessed to stay at best club in the world'
Joe Gomez says he is \"blessed\" to be at Liverpool after a summer in which the prospect of leaving was real.
Vlahovic and McKennie pile on the pain for Guardiola's struggling City
Missing in action during the past six weeks: Manchester City's pizzazz. It was absent here again, in the latest moping performance that has become the odd, yet recognisable face of Pep Guardiola's formerly supreme team.
Saka doubles up to put Arsenal on the verge of qualification
It would normally be over by now, the Champions League group stage done and dusted and yet there are still two more ties for Arsenal; a test of their physicality, the depth of their reserves as well as their resolve.