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Italy's parliament has approved a plan to bring back nuclear power, more than three decades after the country abandoned it following the 1987 referendum held in the wake of Chernobyl. The move marks a major shift in Italian energy policy, as lawmakers back nuclear as part of the transition toward low-carbon energy sources. Debate is expected over timelines, safety and where reactors would be built.

Reporting examines what climate justice would mean for Nepal after a deadly flood, highlighting the gap between the country's low greenhouse gas emissions and its heavy exposure to climate-driven disasters. The discussion centres on whether wealthy, high-emitting nations owe support to vulnerable countries like Nepal for loss and damage, and what fair recovery would require.

A nor'easter is battering the US East Coast, bringing coastal flooding, dangerous surf and rough seas to communities along the shoreline. The storm is producing the worst impacts in low-lying coastal areas, where water is pushing onto roads and properties. Residents are being urged to stay away from beaches and inundated streets as conditions continue to deteriorate.

Low Carbon has announced plans for a 500 MW solar and storage park in the United Kingdom, according to a roundup of European solar PV news. The development would pair large-scale solar generation with battery storage, supporting the UK's push to expand renewable capacity. Other European solar project updates were included in the same industry news roundup.

News coverage is questioning whether river cruising, a popular form of low-impact tourism on waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Mississippi, faces a long-term threat from climate change. The concern centres on how droughts, low water levels and extreme weather could disrupt itineraries or make some routes unusable in the future.

Chinese low-cost, open-source AI models now account for the majority of global developer traffic, according to reports drawing concern in Washington. Officials worry the widespread adoption of Chinese models gives Beijing influence over critical software infrastructure worldwide. Analysts note the models' affordability and open licensing have made them attractive to developers, especially in emerging markets, intensifying US-China competition over AI standards and supply chains.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock says the days of low interest rates are gone, warning Australians not to expect a return to the ultra-cheap borrowing costs of the past decade. The comments drew wide attention as households and businesses continue to grapple with elevated mortgage repayments, with borrowers and economists weighing what the message means for future rate expectations.

A new NBC News poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating falling to 41% among registered voters, the lowest of his second term, with 55% disapproving. More voters also criticized his handling of the economy, a concern landing as the closely watched midterm elections approach.

US mortgage rates have climbed above 7%, a threshold not seen in years, leaving buyers facing significantly higher monthly payments and sellers facing reduced demand. Commentators are debating whether the housing market will cool further, see prices fall, or remain tight because of low housing supply and homeowners locked into lower rates.