Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners 20. October 2026 (20:24) Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentialsThe Jackdaw gasfield will be given the go-ahead on Wednesday, signalling Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea fossil fuel industry and threatening to trigger a row with climate campaigners and Labour MPs.Miatta Fahnbulleh and John Healey, the energy secretary and chancellor respectively, will make the announcement from Aberdeen on Wednesday morning after more than a year of deliberations over whether doing so would violate the UK’s climate commitments. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Russell Brand told woman to ‘clear up the mess you’ve made’ after alleged rape, court hears 20. October 2026 (20:22) Woman says alleged assault at comedian’s London home was one of most painful experiences of her lifeA woman has said she “couldn’t speak or breathe” when Russell Brand raped her at his London townhouse after picking her out from a crowd after one of his gigs, a court has heard.She said the comedian looked “horrified” after the alleged attack so she assumed he would apologise but instead he told her: “Clear up the mess you’ve made.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
What Chair Yoga Can Do for Your Body 20. October 2026 (20:22) Chair yoga is ideal for people with limited strength or balance. But anyone can benefit.(Time)
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