France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.
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U.S. Gas Prices Climb Further as Effects of War Reverberate
The national average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.23, following oil prices upward as supplies from the Middle East remain disrupted.
UAE exits OPEC: What is OPEC+, its members, and what does the bloc do?
In 2025, OPEC+ produced nearly 50% of the world’s oil and oil liquids, according to the International Energy Agency
Russia says it will stay in OPEC+, hopes U.A.E. exit does not spell end of group
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised OPEC+ as an important organisation, especially during the current turmoil on global markets
King Charles visits New York after Trump says UK monarch ‘agrees with me’ on Iran – US politics live
US president said UK monarch agreed Tehran should not be allowed nuclear weaponsUS president Donald Trump has warned Iran that “they better get smart …
Consequences of Iran war ‘may echo for months or years to come,’ EU chief warns – Europe live
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Cynthia Erivo interrupts Dracula performance after spotting audience member’s camera
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Starmer to face Badenoch at final PMQs before recess – UK politics live
On Tuesday, Starmer saw off a major Labour rebellion over a bid to force a parliamentary investigation into his appointment of Peter MandelsonNigel Fa…
Buddhist monks-in-training caught with 110kg of cannabis in Sri Lanka
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Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo
Bongos, rare antelopes known for their striking stripes, have been declared critically endangered due to poaching and diseases
Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military hardware due to fears of Ukraine attack
Annual event at Red Square will feature no armoured vehicles or missile systems for first time in two decades Europe live – latest updatesRussia will …
Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024
Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher HarborneNigel Farage was given £5m by the cry…
A Look Back at Charles’s U.S. Trips
From a barbecue at Camp David to a college football game, the British monarch has experienced many American traditions over decades of visiting the Un…
Ikea to open first small-format Beijing store to tap China’s changing consumer trends
Multinational furniture retailer Ikea says it will open its first small-format store in Beijing on Thursday, aiming at convenience and efficiency that…
Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, finds report on ‘busybody’ fines
Campaigners saying public spaces protection orders also being used to criminalise wide range of everyday activitiesOne in five local councils have ban…
Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.
Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women
Forty-four were discharged after receiving hospital treatment
Internet Restrictions Spur Russians to Openly Question Putin’s Moves
From beauty influencers to the token political opposition, Russians are openly questioning President Vladimir V. Putin’s moves to hamstring internet a…
Gas prices hit $4.23 per gallon, a new high for the year
U.S. gas prices have hit a fresh record since the start of the war with Iran, according to the motor club AAA.
Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
A peace process thriller, the DUP opera and countless cuppas: Belfast’s Lyric theatre at 75
What began as a tiny space above the founder’s stables became the beating heart of the city’s performing arts. Its leader Jimmy Fay reflects on recent…
King Charles III in the US : 'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French'
👑During his visit to the United States, the UK’s #King #Charles III punctuated serious speeches with a series of #jokes delivered in his own distincti…
Trump warns Iran 'better get smart soon' as he weighs military options over Hormuz
President Donald Trump warned Iran “better get smart soon” Wednesday, as he weighed military options for the Strait of Hormuz with peace talks at an i…
First Thing: Former FBI director James Comey indicted over Instagram seashells post
Comey, one of Donald Trump’s political enemies, charged with two felonies. Plus, Disneyland introduces facial recognitionGood morning.The justice depa…
DNA links Florida man in Philippines to 1989 child abduction
US suspect held in south-east Asia after genealogical DNA identified him in Tampa-area case involving 7-year-old girlA man accused of kidnapping and s…
CEOs of US’s top energy firms received average pay raise of $12.3m, review finds
Utility bills are up as much as 40% in some regions, and companies shut off power to customers 13m times in 2025The US’s top utilities’ CEOs enjoyed a…
In France, American Universities Lose Their Allure in the Trump Era
Worries about visas, academic freedom and safety are making foreign schools, like Sciences Po in Paris, more attractive to some students than the Ivy …
South Korea appeals court gives seven-year jail term to former President Yoon in arrest obstruction case
A lower court sentenced Yoon to five years in prison in January after clearing him of some of the charges, but the appeals court found Yoon guilty …
Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming'
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages
North Carolina Labour Commissioner Luke Farley argues that raising wage requirements for H-1B visas is essential to protect American jobs
Airlines worldwide cancel flights, raise fares amid Middle East conflict
Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war an…
Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe
European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online sa…