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France has approved looking into the possibility of extending the lifespan of nuclear reactors to 60 years and beyond if safety rules allow it, the French Presidency said.

Trade association leaders write open letter warning of the consequences of inaction

In tonight's edition: More than 11,000 Nigerians sue oil giant Shell over pollution, damage caused by oil spills and loss of livelihood. Also, we speak to Kyle Walter, Head of US Investigations at Logically, about Russia's social media campaign to push pro-Kremlin messages on the continent. Finally, South Sudan gears…

A look at those leading the oil and gas firm as it enjoys the largest profits in its 115-year-history

Even on the company’s broader metric, the greener stuff came out at only one-third of total expenditure

Letter: Julia Pyke says the project is not ‘on top of’ the RSPB wetland reserve, and there will not take any land from it

The Pacific island state of Micronesia, one of the fiercest critics of a Japanese decision to release water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, said on Thursday it was no longer as worried about the plan as it had been.

The White House responds with renewed calls to boost production

Shell should invest more of the money in the UK, Downing Street suggest