UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households
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UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households

Average pump price reaches 160p a litre, while diesel is up 14.5p to 179p and forecast to go to 185p soonBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of petrol has hit a new Iran War high at UK forecourts, adding to the financial pressure on millions of households about to embark on their annual holiday.The RAC said that in “very unwelcome news for drivers” the average pump price had reached 160p a lit...

Burnham calls on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup sell-off plans – UK politics live

Burnham calls on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup sell-off plans – UK politics live

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The prime minister says that the current Fifa general secretary is ‘the wrong man to lead the organisation’The construction of a new Chinese “super-embassy” in London, which is set to be built near the Tower of London, can go ahead after a high court challenge against the decision to grant planning permission was dismissed, PA Media is reporting.The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA) ...

Spain’s Sánchez blames trafficking gangs as estimated 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta with at least 34 dead – Europe live

Spain’s Sánchez blames trafficking gangs as estimated 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta with at least 34 dead – Europe live

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PM says criminals have misled people over a recent court ruling about those arriving in Spain via the seaSpanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez is now in Ceuta, accompanied by interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.He first visited the Tarajal border crossing, and is now talking to officials from local authorities, border and police services. Continue reading...

Hull funeral director who left bodies to rot in mortuary jailed for 20 years

Hull funeral director who left bodies to rot in mortuary jailed for 20 years

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More than 80 loved ones spoke of horrors of learning about Robert Bush’s crimes, including mother of a miscarried babyA funeral director has been jailed for 20 years for leaving dozens of bodies – including a miscarried baby – “rotting” in his mortuary and giving bereaved families the wrong ashes.Robert Bush, the owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Services in Hull, pleaded guilty to 67 offences s...

Residents sign directives as Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law takes effect

Residents sign directives as Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law takes effect

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Hong Kong octogenarian Chan Yiu-kuen is ready to let death take its course when the time comes. The 89-year-old said she would sign an advance medical directive to clearly indicate which life-sustaining treatments she would not want if she became terminally ill. “It is OK to depart the world at my old age. Better not to rescue me further, as it could be hard for me,” said Chan, who is mentally cap...

Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war | First Thing

Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war | First Thing

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Senators Warren and Van Hollen attack Republican ‘rubber stamps’ in Congress for surrendering authority to Trump. Plus, could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answerGood morning.Senior Democrats accused Republicans in the US Congress of becoming “gelatinous blobs” who will not stand up to Donald Trump and “rubber stamps” for his war on Iran.What else is happening in Washing...

自転車の交通違反 「青切符」導入3か月で全国7000件交付

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自転車の交通違反に対して反則金の納付を通告するいわゆる「青切符」による取り締まりはことし4月の導入後3か月間に全国で7000件余りで、中でもスマホを見ながらの運転に対する青切符の交付が最も多くなっています。

Houthis vow 'full escalation' as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition

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Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned Saudi Arabia of an all-out response hours before Riyadh announced a new multinational maritime defence coalition, with 14 countries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, signing a founding statement to protect Red Sea shipping.

Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on – US politics live

Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on – US politics live

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President grapples with finding a resolution to Middle East conflict that has pushed up gasoline prices ahead of vital midterm electionsSign up for the US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump will convene a cabinet meeting later today at his ⁠Camp David retreat as he grapples with how to resolve his war against Iran.President Donald Trump has sai...