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Politics · Latin AmericaPetrobras finds oil off Brazil’s Amapá coast as Lula calls it a passport to the future
Petrobras detected hydrocarbons during exploratory drilling 180 kilometres off Amapá state, with preliminary estimates suggesting up to 10 billion barrels of oil. President Lula hailed the find as a "passport to Brazil’s future", while environmental groups sued to halt exploration over spill risks and inadequate consultation.
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Politics · United KingdomBurnham faces decision on Jackdaw gas field as consultation closes
The UK government must decide whether to approve production at the Jackdaw gas field after a public consultation closes on 12 August 2026. Environmental groups warn of climate risks, while industry and unions argue the move would protect jobs and energy security. The Conservatives previously approved the project, but a court overturned the decision in 2025.
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Business & Economy · IndiaGoogle’s $15bn Visakhapatnam data centre faces water and wildlife protests
Google’s planned $15 billion data centre in Visakhapatnam, India, is under legal challenge over water shortages and proximity to a wildlife sanctuary. Protests have erupted as construction proceeds, with the state government defending the project’s compliance with regulations.
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