The largest desert in Europe is completely covered with black sand

Water bills in England and Wales are set to increase by 36% over the next five years, with an average additional cost of £31 per year for households, although this will vary depending on the provider. This rise is higher than the expected 21% outlined in July, and is intended to fund a £104 billion upgrade in the water sector for customer and environmental improvements. Ofwat has emphasized the need for companies to improve their...

EU leaders are focused on supporting Ukraine and maintaining the bloc's role in the world, emphasizing the need for unity to project strength globally. Kallas highlighted the contrast between a rules-based EU world order and one based on might. The EU welcomed the collapse of Assad's regime in Syria and is considering working with the new leadership to close Russian military bases in the country. Full Article

British Defence Secretary John Healey has hinted at the possibility of sending British troops to Ukraine to provide training for soldiers in their conflict against Russia, with discussions ongoing within the Ministry of Defence. Currently, British medical personnel are already in Ukraine delivering training, and the UK has previously trained Ukrainian soldiers in the UK under Operation Interflex. Healey emphasized the need to make training more accessible to Ukrainians and to help them recruit and...

The Independent relies on donations to support their investigative journalism, covering topics such as reproductive rights and climate change. With a commitment to providing quality journalism accessible to all, The Independent seeks to keep Americans informed at this critical moment in US history. Your contribution helps fund reporters on the ground to deliver unbiased reporting. Ofwat has announced a 36% increase in water bills over the next five years in England and Wales, with the...

Mother of the House Diane Abbott accuses the Labour government of breaking a promise to compensate the Waspi women, as Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism in PMQs for rejecting calls for women born in the 1950s to receive thousands in compensation. The Waspi women were not properly informed about the rise in state pension age from 60 to 65, affecting their retirement plans, leading to "raw fury" among campaigners. The government's decision, despite a PHSO...

At least 56,000 primary school children in England, with one in nine pupils in some London schools homeless, are living in temporary accommodation, according to Shelter's analysis of Ministry of Housing data. Shelter's chief executive, Polly Neate, is calling on the government to speed up the construction of social housing rentals to address the issue. The government has announced nearly £1bn in new funding for English councils to combat and reduce homelessness, as figures show...