From supply shock to oil glut: IEA flags scale of demand destruction caused by Iran war
The energy supply shock triggered by the Iran War has prompted the IEA to slash its global oil demand forecast.
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Starmer slams Russian warship’s ‘reckless’ warning shots in English Channel
The decision by a Russian warship to fire warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday was “reckless”, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday. The British defence ministry described it as an “isolated incident” with no s…
UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.
Trump tells G7 summit he hopes Europe ‘finds its way’ on immigration and energy – as it happened
This blog has now closed – see all our coverage of the G7 summit hereRutte says the adjustment in the US pledge to the Nato Force Model is “not primarily about where forces and assets are currently, but about who would do what if our defence plans were…
Russia Ships Oil at Near-Record Pace as Kyiv Pummels Refineries
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Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces questioning by judge in corruption probe
Spain’s former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is appearing before a judge to answer questions related to his alleged role in a government airline bailout and his possession of valuable jewelry discovered by a police raid
Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-poll speech – as it happened
This blog has now closed. See all our UK politics coverage hereAndy Burnham may have trouble getting through to Keir Starmer if he tries ringing him after the Makerfield byelection to urge him to set a timetable for his departure. Burnham reportedly wa…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit undergoes successful lung transplant in Oslo
It comes amid a challenging time for Norway’s royal family
News24 | Norway crown princess has ‘successful’ lung transplant
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis that causes breathing difficulties, has undergone a “successful” lung transplant, the palace said on Wednesday.
Britain warns satellite rule changes could hit war comms
The Ministry of Defence has acknowledged that proposed international changes to satellite interference rules could affect UK military communications in wartime, telling Parliament the risks are being managed.
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