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Almost £24.4bn of UK government spending on public contractors went to private equity-controlled companies in the year to April 2025, with £1 in every £11 allocated to such firms. Concerns were raised about financial fragility, cost-cutting, and conflicting interests in profit-driven public services like transport, waste management, and healthcare.

An intense heatwave spreading across Europe broke records from Denmark to Germany, disrupting transport, straining hospitals, and raising concerns about climate change's role in frequent summer heatwaves.

The article discusses which transportation methods to avoid during a heatwave, highlighting those considered 'totally safe' versus those posing real risks. It focuses on the health implications of different transport options in extreme heat.

Heavy rains have flooded parts of Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, disrupting transport and slowing movement across the city. Residents and officials reported the flooding after several hours of rain.

Britain is wasting £8 billion annually on transport and infrastructure schemes, exceeding other countries' spending, according to a new report.

The European Union's greenhouse gas emissions increased by 1% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 3.34 billion tons of CO2 equivalent. While emissions have decreased by 17% since 2015, the recent rise highlights slowing progress, with calls for accelerated electrification in transport and heating sectors to reduce fossil fuel reliance.

Brazil's annual inflation rose to 4.72% in May, surpassing the central bank's 4.5% ceiling for the first time since October. The increase was driven by rising food and drink prices, despite easing transport costs, pushing above the bank's 3% target range and clouding prospects for interest rate cuts.

Dragon Capital and Amber Infrastructure have closed Ukraine's first infrastructure fund, raising $240 million from anchor investors including the EBRD, EIB, and IFC. The fund will focus on energy, transport, and digital sectors, with initial investments expected soon.

Golden oyster mushrooms, popular in cuisine, are spreading rapidly across U.S. forests, threatening biodiversity by outcompeting native fungi. Scientists warn their expansion, driven by human cultivation and transport, has affected over 25 states in a decade.