Residents in the Lancashire town say a persistent stench from the Transwaste site is making people ill and turning daily life into a misery.
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Singapore says Australia’s fuel supply will keep flowing as leaders sign new energy pledge
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeAustralia and Singapore have agreed to make maximum efforts to meet each other’s energy security needs in refined fuels and liquefied natural gas, with Singapore’s prime minister assuring Anthony Albanese …
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US officials met bank chiefs over cyber risks linked to Anthropic’s latest AI model
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeScott Bessent reportedly called major American bank executives to Washington this week, with concerns focused on the cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic’s latest AI model. Jerome Powell was among those …
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Australia news live: Albanese finalises fuel security deal with Singapore; Dutton given key board appointment by Queensland government
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeLive updates on Australian politics and international developments include Anthony Albanese’s fuel security deal with Singapore, a Queensland government board appointment for Peter Dutton, and fresh warnings from the IMF …
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Dallas pushes its ‘Y’all Street’ ambitions in bid to challenge New York’s financial dominance
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeDallas is trying to attract major banks with low taxes and looser rules, and Goldman Sachs’ new 800,000 sq ft campus is the latest sign of how far the city’s …
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Man charged with murder after claiming partner died in ‘crash with kangaroo’ in NT
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeA 33-year-old man has been charged with murdering his 27-year-old partner after police say she was found dead near Tennant Creek with visible facial injuries. Authorities allege he told officers …
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Australia news live: IMF warns Iran war will scar global economy; debate continues over Israel arms contracts
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeThe head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the Iran war will leave lasting damage to the global economy even if a peace deal is eventually reached. Elsewhere, …
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UK urges Lebanon to be included in any ceasefire deal as talks continue over Hormuz shipping
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeThe Guardian live blog covering the Middle East crisis has closed, with new remarks from UK foreign minister Yvette Cooper adding to the diplomatic debate over any ceasefire agreement and …
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Thousands of electric vehicles recalled in Australia over battery fire risk
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeHyundai has issued an Australian recall for almost 5,000 electric vehicles after a fault in battery management software was linked to a potential fire risk while the cars are charging …
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Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over new artificial intelligence rules
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeElon Musk’s xAI has filed a lawsuit against Colorado, challenging a new state AI law that is due to take effect in June and would impose requirements aimed at preventing …
