Country diary: a dipper in the shadows of the Devon Expressway

The river runs beneath a stream of heavy traffic – two flows crossing: one threading quietly…

House Democrats strike deal with moderates on anti-corruption bill

Rep. Zoe Lofgren wears a protective mask while walking through the Canon Tunnel to the U.S.…

GOP may hold keys to Democrats’ long-sought minimum wage hike

Just a few days ago, Democrats were preparing to leave Republicans behind on a minimum wage…

Biden’s getting no free ride from Democrats on foreign policy

President Joe Biden’s early foreign policy moves are putting him at odds with his fellow Democrats,…

UK urged to create green apprenticeships to help Covid recovery

Green apprenticeships would prepare young people for jobs in renewable energy and the restoration of the…

Senate set to take up $1.9T Covid aid bill as soon as Wednesday

President Joe Biden arrives to address the nation about the new coronavirus relief package. | Samuel…

Take a deep breath: how ‘Cornish’ air sells for £60 a bottle (even if it’s from Devon)

A firm selling air from ‘unspoiled places’ has caused a row by marketing air from Devon…

As many corals growing in the Pacific as trees in the Amazon, new study finds

Analysis suggests the risk of extinction of some species may not be as high as previously…

‘A duty of care’: Australian teenagers take their climate crisis plea to court

Anj Sharma, 16, and her team hope to force change they say is not coming quickly…

Budget is vital test of UK government’s green credentials

Analysis: Ministers urged to show global leadership as Britain prepares to host UN Cop26 climate talks…