MPs to probe Crown Estate's £1.1bn wind farm profits
MPs launch inquiry as Crown Estate profits soar to £1.1bn from offshore wind. King Charles urged to stop seabed being used as a 'cash machine'. Read the full investigation.
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Albanese defends Nauru deal amid corruption claims
Australian PM Anthony Albanese faces scrutiny over Nauru asylum processing deal as president confronts corruption allegations. Read the latest developments.
Labour's North Sea oil policy confusion deepens
Labour's energy policy faces contradictions as drilling extensions clash with windfall tax, putting 1,000 monthly North Sea jobs at risk. Discover the government's muddled approach.
Nauru President Accused of Siphoning Australian Aid
Nauru's president faces corruption allegations in the Senate over millions in Australian funding. A secret Austrac report reveals suspected money laundering. Read the full investigation.
Secret Nauru Interview Reveals Refugee Return Plan
Nauru's president suggests returning NZYQ refugees to home countries in suppressed interview. Australia paid $2.5bn deal despite legal concerns. Read the full story.
Secret Nauru Translation Sparks Transparency Fears
Australia's $400m offshore detention deal with Nauru faces scrutiny as government suppresses translation of president's remarks for a decade. Discover the secrecy.
Trump proposes offshore drilling expansion in California, Florida
Trump administration announces first offshore drilling expansion in decades for California and Florida, facing bipartisan opposition over environmental risks. Read the full analysis.
Trump Approves Offshore Drilling in California and Florida
The White House reveals plans for new oil and gas drilling off California and Florida coasts, sparking bipartisan opposition over environmental concerns and tourism impacts.
Millionaire flees Australia, warns property dream is over
Matt Cameron sold his entire Australian property portfolio after audit revealed poor returns. He now lives luxuriously in Bali and urges others to follow his investment strategy abroad.
North Sea Oil Crisis: Thousands Face Job Axe
Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.
Beckham Knighthood Blocked Over Tax Affairs
Exclusive investigation reveals how David Beckham's financial arrangements prevented him from receiving knighthood despite his charitable work and sporting legacy.
Secret Nauru Deal: Two More Detainees Deported
The Albanese government faces mounting scrutiny after secretly deporting two more detainees to Nauru under a covert agreement, raising serious human rights concerns.
Trump and Farage's Radical UK Immigration Blueprint
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's controversial immigration plans for Britain, including Australian-style offshore processing and values testing for migrants, with Nigel Farage as key advisor.
Brazil's oil expansion clashes with COP30 climate role
President Lula faces mounting criticism as Brazil prepares to host crucial UN climate talks while simultaneously expanding oil exploration in sensitive regions, creating a major credibility crisis.
Trump's Great Lakes oil drilling threat sparks fury
Former President Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting he would reverse protections against Great Lakes oil drilling, drawing sharp criticism from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and environmental groups.
Australia deports migrant criminals to Pacific island
In a bold new immigration crackdown, Australia has started transferring foreign-born offenders to a barren Pacific territory, drawing comparisons to Britain's Rwanda scheme and sparking human rights concerns.
UK may exempt offshore windfarms from nature rules
Exclusive: Ministers consider relaxing new biodiversity regulations for offshore windfarm developments to accelerate renewable energy expansion and meet climate targets.
Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell
Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.
First asylum seeker arrives on Nauru under Australia deal
Australia's controversial offshore processing arrangement with Nauru has been triggered with the arrival of the first asylum seeker, prompting immediate human rights concerns and a multimillion-dollar payment to the Pacific nation.
Miliband's £1.1bn annual boost for offshore wind
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband unveils ambitious £1.1bn yearly funding package to accelerate UK offshore wind projects, positioning Britain as global clean energy leader.
Petrofac wins major Shell North Sea contract
Energy services giant Petrofac lands significant Shell contract for North Sea assets, safeguarding Scottish jobs and reinforcing Aberdeen's energy hub status amid industry transformation.
Petrofac wins Shell North Sea contract extension
Energy services giant Petrofac secures significant contract extension with Shell for North Sea assets, safeguarding Aberdeen jobs and reinforcing UK energy sector stability.
Trump's Offshore Wind Warning: Whales at Risk
Exclusive: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum reveals Donald Trump's grave concerns about offshore wind farms devastating marine wildlife and driving up electricity prices for British households.
Trump admin races to open Alaska's Arctic Refuge for drilling
In a controversial last-minute push, the Trump administration is accelerating oil and gas leasing in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, sparking environmental outrage and legal challenges.
Massive fire on Pemex platform forces evacuation of 321 workers
A massive fire erupts on a Pemex oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, triggering emergency evacuations and raising serious safety concerns about Mexico's state energy infrastructure.
Petrobras abandons Amazon oil exploration plans
Brazil's state oil giant Petrobras has dramatically halted controversial drilling plans near the Amazon River mouth, marking a significant victory for environmental campaigners ahead of COP30 climate talks.
Australia Gas Strike Crisis Threatens Global Winter Supply
Australia faces a major energy crisis as offshore gas platform strikes threaten to disrupt global LNG supplies, sending European and Asian prices soaring amid winter preparation fears.
Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling
Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.
Labour considers offshore asylum processing for small boat arrivals
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government considers offshore asylum processing centres as small boat crossings continue despite election promises. The controversial move could see migrants sent to third countries while claims are assessed.
Trump's Gulf Coast energy push targets Louisiana drilling
Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's ambitious plan to expand oil and gas drilling along Louisiana's vulnerable Gulf Coast, sparking environmental concerns and political debate.
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