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A colossal $134 billion hydrogen project has quietly turned into the largest construction site on Earth, catching even the United States by surprise. Hydrogen fuel cells are increasingly seen as a clean, viable alternative to traditional diesel-powered generators. Hydrogen fuel cells offer a cleaner, more sustainable energy source, emitting only water vapor when in operation. By making hydrogen fuel cells more accessible and cost-effective, GeoPura is helping to lower the financial barriers to adopting cleaner technologies. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com “Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Construction: The Shift from Diesel,” BBC News, 2023.

Filming took place in Glasgow’s Necropolis as the East End graveyard hosted amazing scenes involving the Batmobile. Credit: AlamyFilming took place in Scotland in 2017 after Star Trek actor Chris Pine, 44, was cast as Robert the Bruce. Credit: AP:Associated PressA cast and crew of 1,200, including Brad Pitt, 61, came to Glasgow for one of Hollywood's biggest zombie flicks. Batgirl12 Explosions and flames at the filming of Batgirl in Glasgow city centre. The DC film, shot entirely in Glasgow, was set to feature Hollywood stars Leslie Grace, Michael Keaton, and Brendan Fraser.

Share this Post: WhatsApp ShareIn 2007, when Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone, it was nothing short of revolutionary. The Day Steve Jobs Took the Stage with a Faulty iPhoneOn January 9th, 2007, Steve Jobs stood before a captivated audience at the Macworld conference and introduced the world to the iPhone. Behind the Scenes: The Illusion of PerfectionTo make sure everything appeared flawless, Apple went above and beyond to ensure the presentation ran smoothly. Footnotes:“The 2007 iPhone Launch: The Story Behind the Scenes,” The Times, 2023. Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk “Steve Jobs’ 2007 iPhone Presentation: Flaws and Triumphs,” BBC News, 2023.

It is the place on everyone’s lips and its breezy sea views, glossy-tiled façades and red roofs feature on many Instagram feeds. The food surprises, with a depth far beyond the famous pastéis de nata (custard tarts) that are so known and loved. For more Lisbon inspiration, see our guides to the city’s best hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping and attractions. See: The Armando Martins Museum of Contemporary ArtThe Armando Martins Museum of Contemporary Art (MACAM) recently opened in the former Condes da Ribeira Grande Palace. Its wonderful private collection offers a journey through Portuguese art from the late 19th century to the present day.

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Business in the Community (BITC), The King’s Responsible Business Network, has announced The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most well-established and highly profiled list of employers who are committed to taking action to ensure gender equality in the workplace. Norton Rose Fulbright has been named as one of the 50 employers in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in the UK this year, and has been recognised for demonstrating its commitment to embedding gender equality into all levels of our organisations, encouraging others to follow suit. women in low paid roles)BITC’s gender equality campaign focuses on equality for all genders and those who do not identify as a gender. Kieran Harding, Acting Chief Executive of BITC, commented:“The businesses that have made it into this year’s Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality demonstrates those that are holding fast to their values around equality.

The UK-Saudi One-Stop Airport Agreement allows UK flyers to skip security checks in Saudi airports, as checks completed in the UK are recognized/ Image: (File)One-Stop Security AgreementHow the Change WorksBenefits for GCC and Long-Haul TravelersBusiness travelers on tight schedulesFamilies navigating complex multi-leg journeysFrequent flyers seeking convenience and efficiencyA Strategic Win for Both CountriesPassengers flying out of the United Kingdom and connecting through Saudi Arabia will now experience a much smoother airport transit process. Thanks to a newly signedbetween the UK Government and Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), travelers from the UK will no longer be required to undergo a second round of security screening when passing through Saudi airports.This bilateral agreement is designed to reduce long wait times and simplify the travel experience for passengers connecting to onward destinations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East via Saudi hubs. Previously, even passengers merely transiting through Saudi Arabia had to clear local security checks again, adding stress, time, and often longer layovers to their journeys.The key change lies in mutual recognition: Saudi Arabia will now accept security screenings conducted at UK airports as valid for transit purposes. The modernization of airport infrastructure and enhancement of passenger experience are key pillars of its national aviation strategy.The One-Stop Security Agreement marks a new level of cooperation between the UK and Saudi Arabia in civil aviation and national security. It signals increased trust in each other’s airport screening systems and brings Saudi Arabia in line with global standards that favor traveler convenience without compromising safety.For passengers, the impact is immediate and practical: faster transfers, fewer delays, and a more pleasant travel experience.As travel rebounds globally and Saudi Arabia positions its major airports as competitive transit hubs, this development could attract more international travelers to use Saudi airports as layover points, not just out of necessity, but by choice.

The supermarket is recalling the Tower eight litre dual basket air fryer which is sold in its stores. The affected air fryers have a product code of T17129L. No other Tower products sold at Lidl stores are impacted by the recall. It added that this could ultimately “present a fire hazard” to shoppers who bought the item. Customers who bought affected air fryers have been urged to contact the supplier directly through www.tower-safety.co.uk.

Published annually, The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality annual process examines businesses on the policies and cultural interventions put in place to ensure gender equality, including addressing pay disparities, ensuring progression, offering flexible working and family friendly policies and tackling sexual harassment. Over the last few years, Pinsent Masons has taken strides to improve gender representation across the firm. Similarly, this year the firm exceeded its target of women making up 50% of the partner promotion cohort, demonstrating progress toward making partnership attainable for those who wish to pursue it. Commenting on the firm's recognition, Andrew Masraf said: "Pursuing gender equality has been a cornerstone of our inclusion efforts for many years. Kieran Harding, Acting Chief Executive of Business in the Community, said: "The businesses that have made it into this year's Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality demonstrates those that are holding fast to their values around equality.

Israel’s government confirmed on Tuesday morning it had agreed to the ceasefire plan, proposed by US President Donald Trump. Mr Trump first claimed an agreement had been reached overnight, but both Israel and Iran were initially silent. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his nation had agreed to the bilateral ceasefire in co-ordination with Tehran. It followed a final onslaught of missiles targeting Israel early on Tuesday, which killed at least four people. “Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire,” the Israeli prime minister warned.

JUST ten seconds after the suicide bomber caught Dan Biddle's eye he unzipped his bag - and blew up the train. With the one eye he had left he looked around the wrecked train - the carnage he witnessed still haunts him decades on. And now, as survivors prepare to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings the construction worker faces fresh agony. 'Died three times'He says: “I’ve died three times on an operating table and had the same number of goes at killing myself. “The hands-on doctor had nine seconds left when my heart began beating on its own.

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"In view of the evolving situation in the Middle East, some of our flights may experience delays or diversions. Air India Express has no aircraft on the ground in Qatar. Japan Airlines has added approximately 20 minutes to its Tokyo–Doha flights by avoiding the Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Air India announced it is avoiding Iranian, Iraqi, and Israeli airspace. Air France KLM cancelled flights to Dubai and Riyadh for Sunday and Monday.

Reading University secured this position by excelling in several SDGs. A University of Reading spokesperson said: “The University of Reading has made sustainability its number one mission, and we embed our commitment to environmental sustainability across all subject areas and activities. “This strong ranking performance reflects Reading’s leadership as a university in supporting sustainable development via the United Nations’ Global Goals. Reading also performed well in life below water, life on land, and peace, justice, and strong institutions, where it ranked 101-200. In partnership for the goals, Reading came joint 39th out of 2,389.