A slowdown of ocean currents that would disrupt life on the continent on an unthinkable scale.

For reasons still unknown, Earth's energy imbalance is rising much faster than models can account for. Now, scientists are calling for long-term investment in monitoring capability, so that they can m...

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Britain would be welcomed back into the EU ‘with open arms’, Spain’s prime minister says

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Exclusive: After Ed Miliband told the Labour conference in Liverpool that Britain’s future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next el...

Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisis

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The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.