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Global LNG demand to rise 65% by 2050 as Asia drives growth: Shell

The energy major expects demand to approach 700 million tonnes annually, supported by Asia's transition away from coal and rising electricity needs from data centres

Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue: NHTSA

The recall covers several Ford and Lincoln models and addresses a transmission defect that could increase the risk of vehicles rolling away

Why Europe's cities are struggling to cope with 40-degree heatwaves

As thousands die during European heatwaves despite advanced healthcare, doctors say buildings, urban planning, ageing populations and inadequate preparedness are turning heat into a silent killer

One-third of global carbon emissions growth in 2025 came from US: Report

An Energy Institute report found that higher natural gas prices prompted US power producers to increase coal use, driving a significant share of global emissions growth

Russia may allow lower quality fuel output, imports to tackle supply crisis

Russia is considering temporarily permitting Euro-2 fuel standards, which were phased out more than a decade ago due to environmental concerns

Warren Buffett skips donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein review

The billionaire investor is reportedly waiting for the findings of an external review into the foundation's past engagement with Jeffrey Epstein before making his annual contribution

China's factory activity returns to expansion on AI-driven demand surge

The official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in June, exceeding market expectations and signalling renewed growth in the sector

Iran ratchets up talk of controlling Hormuz ahead of fresh US negotiations

Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi said Tehran wants to oversee shipping traffic through the waterway, warning that Iran could move ahead with its own plans if no agreement is reached with Oman

EY junior staffers accused of accessing Australian PM's bank account

The employees were reportedly on secondment to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia when the alleged breach occurred and were later dismissed by EY

Venezuela earthquake toll hits 1,719; govt sets up shelters for displaced

More than 22,000 people are receiving treatment and nearly 16,000 have been displaced following the devastating earthquakes that struck on June 24

Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 12, injure 40

The deadliest strike hit the city of Dnipro, while a drone attack on a passenger minibus in Zaporizhzhia also claimed civilian lives

China emerges as a winner from Hormuz crisis, gains manufacturing edge

A report examines how the war in Iran has weighed on Asian economies, but left China in a more advantageous position

US envoy heads to Doha as Iran pledges to honour commitments if US does

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would fulfil its commitments if Washington does the same, as US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff travelled to Doha for talks

No Iran-US talks in coming days, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran says no talks with the US are scheduled, clarifying its delegation's Qatar visit is unrelated and that priority remains implementing the existing MoU

Pakistan strikes along Afghanistan border, kills at least 29 militants

Pakistan summoned Afghanistan's charge d'affaires in Islamabad over the recent attack on a Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi

No respite from deadly heat in Europe as 'hot' spots now shift East

Eastern Europe is bracing for record temperatures and red alerts after a deadly heat wave that claimed lives in western Europe moved eastward

Comcast plans to split into two firms by spinning off NBCUniversal, Sky

Comcast, based in Philadelphia, will continue providing internet services to residential and business customers

Andy Burnham promises UK a 'circuit breaker' it needs for 'good growth'

In his speech, he seemed to indicate plans to contest two following general elections by setting out a 10-year plan

Trump claims Iran requested meeting; Iranian officials deny talks are fixed

Trump said the meeting with Iran would happen on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. But Kazem Gharibabadi, a senior negotiator for Iran, denied any talks had been scheduled

US Supreme Court backs Trump's agency firings, spares Fed governor

The justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she fights the Republican president's effort to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied