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The first flight of the largest battery-electric aircraft to take to the skies lasted nearly half an hour while costing just $5 of electricity. That aviation feat comes at a time when jet fuel prices have skyrocketed because of the US war with Iran. The test flight of Heart Aerospace’s X1 demonstrator aircraft took place at Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York on August 12. The X1 aircraft is comparable in size to a small regional airliner and can achieve a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 25,000 pounds with the help of four wing-mounted electric motors. The battery-electric propulsion system…

Farmers must not carry the risks of the climate crisis alone, Andy Burnham has said, as he announced £65m of funding to help them manage the devastating drought.The prime minister is stepping up his response to the immediate climate crisis after facing a backlash from his own MPs and Labour’s grassroots for not addressing the climate crisis despite wildfires tearing through Britain and a drought affecting food producers. Labour MPs argued Burnham had taken too long to talk about the climate crisis and had not made it a priority.Some farmers have had to harvest their crops early, while others are…

In a report, officials said the proposed guidance would encourage best practice in terms of minimising exterior lighting to only what was necessary for safety and security.They said: “There are environmental benefits in terms of reduced emissions and lower adverse impacts on humans and wildlife, financial benefits in reduced energy usage and bills, and tourism economy benefits in terms of retaining and enhancing visitors’ ability to enjoy the night sky.”In the report, planting trees and fencing have been suggested report as ways of reducing the glare of outside lights.Officials acknowledged that some communities would prefer to have exterior lighting for…

Werro’s triumph was all the more impressive given she suffered a nasty fall in her semi-final on Thursday, before later being reinstated into the final.Replays showed the left hand of France’s Anais Bourgoin had clipped Werro’s right foot. But, clutching her chest in pain as she jogged across the line, she still faced a race against time to recover.That drama led to a congested 10-athlete final – but, despite Briton Jemma Reekie’s best efforts, there only ever appeared three contenders for gold.Hodgkinson had twice beaten Werro during the indoor season – including to win her first world title – but…

Nigerian actress Uche Ogbodo has disclosed that dissatisfaction with her appearance prompted her to undergo a non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedure. Ogbodo was no stranger to cosmetic surgery. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that she was among the actresses who had undergone bum enlargement surgery. The actress shared the revelation in a day-one post-procedure documentary, which she posted on her Instagram page on Friday. Facial rejuvenation encompasses cosmetic treatments that help restore a younger appearance by addressing concerns such as loose skin, wrinkles, sunspots, and loss of facial volume. The treatments can be either non-surgical or surgical. Uche Ogbodo before the surgery…

By Kayode Akinmade Drive along the Siun-Sagamu Expressway today and it is easy to miss how recently the landscape around Kobape was little more than open bush. Today, standing prominently on that corridor is Prince Court Estate — a thriving residential community of completed and occupied homes, with its own electricity supply, shopping mall, health centre, ATM gallery and security post. It is more than an estate. It is a statement of what housing policy can become when it is conceived not merely as the provision of shelter, but as an instrument of economic development, urban renewal and wealth creation.…

Linus Aleke in Abuja As Osun voters go to the polls today to elect a governor who will drive the state’s development agenda and economic prosperity over the next four years, the Nigeria Police Force has announced a 42-hour restriction of movement from 12:00 midnight on Friday, 14 August 2026, until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 15 August 2026, as part of comprehensive measures to ensure the peaceful, secure and orderly conduct of the election. The Force therefore urged the public to comply fully with the restriction and cooperate with security personnel deployed across the state, stating that only persons specifically…

Israeli activist Alon Lee Green told Al Jazeera that Israeli soldiers deployed to protect Palestinians in Qusra in the occupied West Bank are supporting ‘terrorist’ settlers. His comments came as Israeli soldiers were seen drinking tea with settlers besieging Palestinian homes.Published On 14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Smoke plumes rise from Saudi Aramco’s oil refinery in Jazan/Jizan, Saudi Arabia on July 2026 after Houthi missile and drone strikes launched from Yemen. The 400,000 bpd complex on the Red Sea was forced offline, disrupting diesel and naphtha exports. The strikes are part of Houthi efforts to pressure Saudi oil flows routed through the Bab al‑Mandeb strait. (Photo by Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2026)Gallo Images via Getty ImagesThe United States Central Command announced the formation of what it describes as a multinational attack drone task force in the Middle East. An August 13 CENTCOM press release disclosed that…

Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles to test their autonomous vehicle technology on public roads. And Kodiak has already started. Kodiak said it is starting with a handful of test trucks in California, primarily around its Mountain View office. Both companies applied for testing permits this spring under updated rules approved by the California DMV, the agency that regulates autonomous vehicles in the state. Those rules, approved April 28, lifted a ban on driverless vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds from testing on public roads and provided…