Four killed in helicopter crash southeast of Montreal
Quebec police say all four occupants died at the scene near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville. The victims have not been identified, and the cause remains unknown.
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Wandsworth proposes roadworks charges, with streets and start date unset
Utility companies could face charges for occupying busy roads under a council proposal. The announcement gives no street list, local tariff or launch date.
Wandsworth proposes roadworks charges on its busiest roads
The council wants utility companies to finish roadworks more efficiently. Roads, local charges and a start date remain unconfirmed, with consultation required before a scheme...
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Why 54% renewable electricity does not mean 54% renewable energy
The latest generation figures look stronger than the EU's overall renewable-energy share. They measure different things—and neither should be used in place of the other.
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Trains passed buses in EU travel—but the numbers do not count passengers
New Eurostat figures put rail ahead on distance travelled. That is useful evidence about transport, but it cannot tell you which service more people depend on.
IllustrationEU and Gulf leaders set October summit in Saudi Arabia
The September 4 announcement confirms the next meeting, not a new agreement.
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Landsat reveals heat from Mount Michael's lava lake
NASA's new account explains an August satellite observation in the South Atlantic.