With the sole exception of the fifty people on Pitcairn Island, the United Kingdom (once known as the British Empire) liquidated its holdings in the Pacific Ocean long ago. France, by contrast, has a half million citizens in the Pacific (and another two million living in other bits of its former empire on islands in all the world's major oceans).
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to the Thai political scene has sparked a frenzy across all media spectrums. Such a brouhaha is understandable. Thaksin is a political figure associated with multiple scandals, an ideal target for investigative journalists. Interestingly, this time around, the exposés are not coming from journos. Instead, they come from Thaksin's inner...
IndieWire asked Emmy-nominated production designers about the challenges and solutions to building sustainable sets.
Despite the accelerating energy transition, oil and gas will remain central to the global energy mix for the foreseeable future as the key hydrocarbon sources continue to satisfy global primary energy demand, which is projected to exceed 650 exajoules (EJ) in the coming years. Rystad Energy estimates that by 2030, more than 75% of total demand will be met by fossil fuels, with emissions climbing as a result. A significant portion of these emissions will originate from upstream activities, particularly hydrocarbon extraction and gas flaring. Читать дальше...
Labour has been accused of letting telecom firms get away with "Russian roulette" on older people's lives.
FINDING new love was always going to take time for Brad Pitt after his marriage to Angelina Jolie turned into a blockbuster to rival any of his films.
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IT is vital for Britain that the Tories pick the right leader.
Many may roll their eyes reading that. It is just two months since voters showed their total contempt for the party. It is out of power for five years at least.
GettyNew Tory leader will not merely be Rishi Sunak’s replacement, refighting old battles[/caption] AFPMargaret Thatcher had unshakable principles, an iron-clad belief system which informed every decision[/caption]But whoever... Читать дальше...
VIEWERS can go compare Wynne Evans’s bulky former body with the new trimmer frame he’s been honing ahead of competing in Strictly.
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SIR Keir Starmer faces a party backlash on the decision to cut winter fuel payments to pensioners.
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Designer dorm rooms now cost some parents more than college tuition. Two top designers fill us in on this big business.
Focus groups of former Tory voters found 70% either didn't know or thought none of the candidates could win the next election as research warned voters are starting to find Conservatives 'weird'
Drive-up grocery services, like those offered by Target, are super convenient, but they've also created a new dilemma. As the service becomes more popular, many customers are questioning whether tipping is appropriate—and the answer is not as clear-cut as it seems.
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