Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says 21. September 2026 (18:52) The number of potentially damaging environmental incidents triggered by this year’s hot and dry weather has surpassed that of 2025Wildlife in England and Wales will be affected by the current drought for years to come, the government has said.This summer saw large parts of England and all of Wales plunged into a serious drought, with both recording their driest Julys since records began in 1836. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Tánaiste calls for ‘balance’ in privacy and AI advancement 21. September 2026 (18:39) It has been reported that the European Commission has put forward proposals to ease regulations for the use of personal data for AI systems.(London News)
Key ally urges Trump to back US farmers amid anger over rising prices 21. September 2026 (18:18) Iowa senator Chuck Grassley calls for embargo on diesel exports as tariffs and Iran war drive up costs for sectorDonald Trump is facing growing calls, including from within his own party, to boost support for US farmers as his administration faces mounting anger over its treatment of the agricultural sector.Republican senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa called on the US president to place an embargo on diesel exports this weekend and help farmers grapple with high prices. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute 21. September 2026 (18:14) US president reportedly changed his mind over Saudi Arabia’s pleas for assistance as bombs were being loadedHouthi fighters are moving to seize strategic heights in Yemen that would cut the Red Sea coast off from areas held by Saudi-backed forces after Donald Trump called off US strikes on the group at the last minute, reportedly as bombs were being loaded on to aircraft.Amid increasingly heavy fighting in Yemen, which has displaced tens of thousands of people in recent weeks, the New York Times reported on Monday that the US president had flip-flopped wildly in recent days after a call from Saudi Arabia for US strikes on the Houthis. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
