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EU Eases 2035 Internal Combustion Engine Ban

The EU proposes relaxing its 2035 car emissions ban to a 90% reduction, allowing some ICE vehicles. The move responds to industry pressure over charging infrastructure and Chinese competition. Read the full analysis.

Morrisons postpones net zero target by 15 years

Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to push back its net zero goal to 2050, now including its full supply chain. Read the full story on its revised sustainability strategy.

Cruise ship stuck after 18 containers fall into Solent

The P&O Cruises ship Iona is delayed in Southampton after 18 shipping containers, carrying bananas, fell from a cargo vessel into the Solent. Authorities are working to locate and recover the containers. Read the latest updates.

Amazon may ditch USPS, costing it $6bn in 2025

Amazon is reportedly considering ending its US Postal Service contract to build its own delivery network, a move that could cost USPS $6bn next year. Read the full report on the potential industry shake-up.

French Senate Backs €15 Cruise Passenger Tax

France's Senate approves a €15 per passenger cruise ship tax to raise €75m annually for coastal conservation. The measure now heads to the Assemblée Nationale for final approval. Read the full details.

Russian tanker attacked off Turkish coast, crew safe

A Russian-flagged vessel carrying sunflower oil was reportedly hit by a kamikaze drone in the Black Sea. All 13 crew are safe as Turkey warns against targeting commercial shipping. Read the latest.

USPS ships 2bn holiday parcels, hikes prices

The US Postal Service has processed over 2 billion items this festive season, hiring thousands and opening new facilities. Discover how price increases and a $40bn investment plan aim to secure its future.

Family history tied to Norfolk's Yankee shipwreck

A journey to Blakeney Point reveals a decaying steamer, the Yankee, and a poignant link to a great-great-grandfather's maritime legacy in Norfolk. Discover the intertwining of family history and natural reclamation.

Coalition's net zero reversal faces Paris scrutiny

Leaked documents reveal Coalition MPs instructed to defend abandoning net zero target as 'consistent' with Paris Agreement, despite internal concerns about potential breach of climate obligations.

UPS Christmas Shipping Delays: Key Deadlines

UPS warns customers of potential delivery delays during peak holiday season. Discover key shipping deadlines and expert tips to ensure your Christmas gifts arrive on time.

Somali pirates hijack Greek oil tanker off coast

Somali pirates have dramatically captured the Greek-owned oil tanker 'Hellas Aphrodite' off the coast of Somalia, marking a concerning resurgence of maritime piracy in the region after years of relative calm.

UPS Plane Crash Causes Major UK Shipping Delays

A UPS Airbus A300 freighter crash at Louisville International Airport has triggered significant delivery disruptions, with customers warned to expect widespread delays to UK shipments.

Forest Owner Marinakis Faces Violence Trial

Greek shipping magnate and football club owner Evangelos Marinakis stands accused of instigating stadium violence in Athens court case that could have far-reaching implications.

Liberal MPs push Sussan Ley to abandon net zero pledge

Deep divisions emerge within Australia's Liberal Party as conservative MPs demand Environment Minister Sussan Ley dump the net zero emissions commitment, fearing the 'tail is wagging the dog' on climate policy.

Electric Cars Produce More CO2 Than Petrol - Shock Study

Groundbreaking research challenges the green credentials of electric vehicles, showing some models generate higher lifetime emissions than traditional petrol cars, raising questions about Britain's net-zero strategy.

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