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How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution
Apr 16, 2026 - World 
Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industryIn Guyang-ri, a farming village of 70 households about 90 minutes south-east of Seoul, people gather for communal free lunches six days a week. The meals are funded by the village’s one-megawatt solar installation, which generates roughly 10m won ($6,800) in net profit each month.“Residents eat lunch together every day, so we see each other’s faces, talk together,” says Jeon Joo-young, the village chief. “Bonds and solidarity between residents become much stronger. Life becomes more enjoyable.” Continue reading...
Ukraine’s army evolves under fire, with new units challenging Soviet legacy
Apr 16, 2026 - World 
A Ukrainian farming tycoon has helped turn a tiny volunteer unit into one of Ukraine’s most effective fighting corps
A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during exchange between pope and president
Apr 16, 2026 - World 
Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa has been marked by an unusual dynamic with U.S. President Donald Trump
US Senate fails to pass war powers resolution for fourth time – as it happened
Apr 16, 2026 - World 
This blog is now closed. Our latest full report is here: US and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefireDonald Trump said the “special relationship” between the US and UK was in a poor state but that it will not have impact on King Charle’s upcoming state visit to America.In an interview with Sky News, the US president once again criticised Keir Starmer over his policies, particularly on energy and immigration, and reiterated his disappointment that the UK and other Nato allies had not joined his war against Iran when the US “needed them”. Continue reading...
Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in bid to broker renewed talks between US and Iran
Apr 16, 2026 - World 
Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war
