Paul Carey

3 days ago | thenationalnews.com | Paul Carey

A marine heatwave in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2023 was caused by record-breaking weak winds combined with increased solar radiation due to a lack of clouds – all on the back of continued climate change, scientists found. From Greenland to the Sahara and across to the Americas, the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean warmed at an unprecedented speed in the summer of 2023 according to a new study.

5 days ago | thenationalnews.com | Paul Carey

The UK has announced a major shake-up of flight paths, intended to reduce pollution, make way for flying taxis and speed up journeys. New laws were set out today to enable the largest redesign of UK airspace since it was first formed in the 1950s, when there were around 200,000 flights per year, compared to 2.7 million in 2024.

5 days ago | thenationalnews.com | Paul Carey

Conservative Karol Nawrocki won Poland’s weekend presidential run-off election, according to the final vote count on Monday, in a blow for the country's pro-EU government. Mr Nawrocki, who is 42 and an admirer of US President Donald Trump, won 50.89 per cent of votes in a race against Rafał Trzaskowski, Warsaw's pro-Brussels mayor and ally of the country's centrist government who received 49.11 per cent. "Congratulations to the winner!” outgoing conservative President Andrzej Duda said on X.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Paul Carey

UK Defence Secretary John Healey met Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in London this week to discuss closer ties. After meeting, Mr Healey described Saudi Arabia as a “vital partner for the UK in ensuring security and stability in the Gulf”. The two men discussed opportunities for closer defence co-operation, according to the UK's Ministry of Defence.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Paul Carey

Police believe the car which ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade, injuring 65, was following an ambulance. The driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving. Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said on Tuesday the force believes the car was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a road block was temporarily lifted.