A rich roasted carrot dish and a flavour-bursting side to serve together for a luscious Easter celebration The intense sweetness that comes from roasting carrots should not be underestimated. And, when that’s topped with a savoury, nutty crumble, it’s a great combination. Add the wonderfully seasonal purple sprouting broccoli on the side, and it’s a luscious Easter celebration. A few low-waste tip...
A rich roasted carrot dish and a flavour-bursting side to serve together for a luscious Easter celebration The intense sweetness that comes from roasting carrots should not be underestimated. And, when that’s topped with a savoury, nutty crumble, it’s a great combination. Add the wonderfully seasonal purple sprouting broccoli on the side, and it’s a luscious Easter celebration. A few low-waste tips, too: always use the parsley stalks, and try pickling the shallots in leftover gherkin brine. Trust me! And it wouldn’t be a spring recipe without our beloved wild garlic , so make the most of that while it’s about. Continue reading...
Even after electoral disaster, Iran war gives many MPs pause for thought about timing of leadership contest A week after Labour’s election victory in July 2024, officials at Labour HQ held their first crisis meeting about the May 2026 local elections. The party had just secured a 174-seat majority and already strategists were predicting it would be very tough, though none were assuming the prime m...
Even after electoral disaster, Iran war gives many MPs pause for thought about timing of leadership contest A week after Labour’s election victory in July 2024, officials at Labour HQ held their first crisis meeting about the May 2026 local elections. The party had just secured a 174-seat majority and already strategists were predicting it would be very tough, though none were assuming the prime minister’s own position would be vulnerable. Continue reading...
Charity believes Middle East crisis may lead to even busier spring and summer in 2026 The number of people helped by RNLI lifeguards on the beaches of the UK and the Channel Islands doubled last year and the charity believes the Middle East crisis may lead to an even busier spring and summer in 2026. While RNLI lifeguards went to the aid of about 18,000 people in 2023 and 2024, this leapt to more ...
Charity believes Middle East crisis may lead to even busier spring and summer in 2026 The number of people helped by RNLI lifeguards on the beaches of the UK and the Channel Islands doubled last year and the charity believes the Middle East crisis may lead to an even busier spring and summer in 2026. While RNLI lifeguards went to the aid of about 18,000 people in 2023 and 2024, this leapt to more than 35,000 in 2025, the spike put down to a combination of good weather and an increased interest in seaside pursuits. Continue reading...
The first lunar mission since 1972 is about to lift off. It may not be as groundbreaking as the Apollo flights, but don’t write off the fascination the moon still exerts On 21 July 1969, Neil Armstrong swung open the hatch of his spacecraft and clambered down a short ladder towards the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 moon mission came only 66 years after Orville Wright made the first successful...
The first lunar mission since 1972 is about to lift off. It may not be as groundbreaking as the Apollo flights, but don’t write off the fascination the moon still exerts On 21 July 1969, Neil Armstrong swung open the hatch of his spacecraft and clambered down a short ladder towards the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 moon mission came only 66 years after Orville Wright made the first successful flight in an aeroplane. Armstrong captured a sense of that progression in the indelible first words he spoke on the lunar surface: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” That was nearly 57 years ago. No human has visited the moon since the crew of Apollo 17 in 1972. Paul Owen is a Guardian journalist and author of the novel The Weighing of the Heart. He is working on a book about the moon landings Continue reading...
OSLO, Norway (30 March 2026) – TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, today announced a multi-year strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). TGS has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider, leveraging AWS high-performance computing (HPC) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build solutions that will transform how the energy industry explores and extracts ...
OSLO, Norway (30 March 2026) – TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, today announced a multi-year strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). TGS has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider, leveraging AWS high-performance computing (HPC) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build solutions that will transform how the energy industry explores and extracts resources. This collaboration is designed to create a foundational shift in geoscience, dramatically
Here's why the Indian rupee could continue to get weaker despite a push to curb speculation, according to Abbas Keshvani, Asia Macro Strategy Director at RBC Capital Markets and Bloomberg's Ruth Carson. (Source: Bloomberg)
Here's why the Indian rupee could continue to get weaker despite a push to curb speculation, according to Abbas Keshvani, Asia Macro Strategy Director at RBC Capital Markets and Bloomberg's Ruth Carson. (Source: Bloomberg)
56-year-old ‘sovereign citizen’ had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers at Porepunkah in Australian alpine region in August Live updates: Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Victoria police Full story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police Dezi Freeman has been shot and killed by police after a seven-month manhunt in Victoria’s north-east. The Porepunkah man was accuse...
56-year-old ‘sovereign citizen’ had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers at Porepunkah in Australian alpine region in August Live updates: Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Victoria police Full story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police Dezi Freeman has been shot and killed by police after a seven-month manhunt in Victoria’s north-east. The Porepunkah man was accused of killing two police officers and injuring a third in August, triggering Australia’s “largest ever” tactical policing operation . Full story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police Live updates: latest news on Dezi Freeman shooting What we know so far about the shooting of Dezi Freeman Video update: Watch the Victoria police press conference Continue reading...
Pension and wealth manager Colonial First State is looking to floating-rate debt and inflation-protected bonds to navigate rising inflation and slowing growth caused by higher energy prices. The surge in oil through the Iran war may have already shaved off half a percentage point from US gross-domestic product in 2026, while also pressuring prices higher, Jonathan Armitage , chief investment offic...
Pension and wealth manager Colonial First State is looking to floating-rate debt and inflation-protected bonds to navigate rising inflation and slowing growth caused by higher energy prices. The surge in oil through the Iran war may have already shaved off half a percentage point from US gross-domestic product in 2026, while also pressuring prices higher, Jonathan Armitage , chief investment officer of CFS who manages a A$179 billion ($123 billion) portfolio, said in an interview. To protect the holdings, the Australian fund manager is weighing an increased allocation to debt investments that benefit from rising interest rates, anticipating that borrowing costs will remain higher for longer amid sticky inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Private credit, where lending is typically offered on a floating rate basis, “could provide some interesting opportunities for us to continue to deploy more capital,” Armitage said, downplaying fears a wave of recent redemptions may hurt the asset class. “I don’t think there are systemic problems,” he said, adding the firm had “stress-tested the portfolio” with the investment manager CFS had partnered with. Armitage’s comments echoed sentiment from a Melbourne investment conference last week, where Blackstone Inc. and Apollo Global Management Inc. brushed off mounting concerns about the $1.8 trillion private credit industry. Both firms said the perceived risks don’t reflect what they’re seeing on the ground. Hostplus, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, also signaled little concern. Read more: BlackRock’s Kapito Warns Investors Are Mispricing Iran Risks Inflation-linked bonds and asset-backed financing are other components of CFS’s portfolio Armitage anticipates will gird against higher inflation, which is typically a headwind for fixed rate debt given it erodes the value of money. Asset-backed financing, which can include floating-rate lending, can deliver “low to mid-teen returns,” net of fees, which Armitage sees as “th...
Northrop Grumman ( NOC ) has been awarded an $884.9 million contract to supply the U.S. Army with 120mm multi-purpose tank ammunition, with potential orders also planned for allied countries through foreign military sales. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 28, 2031. More on Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) P...
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Cristian Martin/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The oil and gas market has been volatile throughout the year, driven by their extreme price swings, geopolitical tensions in Ukraine-Russia and the Middle East, and even stubborn inflation. Yet, they still show a lot of growth catalysts today. That is why I somehow understand why Kinder Morgan, Inc. ( KMI ) still increased and delivered 22% returns...
Cristian Martin/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The oil and gas market has been volatile throughout the year, driven by their extreme price swings, geopolitical tensions in Ukraine-Russia and the Middle East, and even stubborn inflation. Yet, they still show a lot of growth catalysts today. That is why I somehow understand why Kinder Morgan, Inc. ( KMI ) still increased and delivered 22% returns despite my cautious rating in my initial coverage . Even so, I am still firm with hold rating as valuation becomes more elevated. Technicals now appear more synchronized and adherent because the stock has already reached the overselling threshold. Kinder Morgan: How It Has Been Lately Natural gas and oil prices have fluctuated wildly in the past year due to various interlocking supply-demand dynamics. Despite these swings, Kinder Morgan, Inc. was able to benefit from the recent situations. Although its overall operations are not directly tied to energy commodity prices, the positive spillovers are poured into it. This was shown in its most recent performance. In Q4 2025, its operating revenue amounted to $4.5B , up by 13.0% YoY from $4.0B. This YoY revenue growth was higher than in my previous coverage at 11.2%, which shows its sustained growth. One factor to consider is strong demand, as KMI continued to receive contracts, projects, or agreements. These are typically fee-based in fixed, so short-term swings do not immediately disrupt their metrics like volume and pricing. Note that it had $10B in project backlog after adding $912M of projects while placing about $265M in service. I think this should not be surprising since the natural gas rebounded and exceeded the $5 per MMBtu mark before the quarter ended. Higher prices mean higher profits for natural gas producers. In turn, production rose, which increased the demand for midstream services, such as transportation, gathering, and distribution. You can see the increased volume in its natural gas pipelines. The same appli...