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EU publishes measures to address impact of Iran war on energy market

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T09:26:45+00:00

The Commission said the measures - announced ‌in a ‌package called 'AccelerateEU' - ⁠included optimising the ⁠distribution of jet fuel between EU countries, in order to ​avoid ‌shortages

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Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:25:16+00:00

As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.

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UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid biggest jump in fuel prices in more than three years

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:25:12+00:00

Annual March rate shows impact of Iran war, which also pushed up cost of food and air faresBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war triggered the biggest jump in fuel prices for more than three years.In the first official snapshot of the damage to living standards in Britain from the US-Israeli war on Iran, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the consumer prices index increased last month from a rate of 3% in February. The rise matched the forecasts by City economists. Continue reading...

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Київстар аналізує результати пілотного тестування 5G: майже пів мільйона абонентів уже скористалися технологією

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-22T09:22:00+00:00

Національний оператор електронних комунікацій Київстар опрацьовує результати пілотних тестувань мобільного зв’язку п’ятого покоління. Статистика демонструє, що навіть за умов покриття лише тестових майданчиків...

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Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:19:13+00:00

For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake.

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Stock Market Live: Sensex drops 600 pts, Nifty falls below 24,500 on cautious global cues

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T09:10:08+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian markets traded lower in afternoon deals, dragged by stalled Iran–US talks and cautious global cues. Sensex and Nifty slipped, with analysts expecting continued volatility and stock-specific action amid the ongoing earnings season.

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Starmer to face MPs as loyalist minister declines to say that sacking Olly Robbins was fair – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:03:54+00:00

Pat McFadden repeatedly declined to say that he thought the sacking of Foreign Office’s top official over Mandelson vetting was fairPat McFadden was not exactly gung-ho in his support for Keir Starmer this morning, but he was enthusiastic when asked about Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary. On LBC Nick Ferrari, the presenter, asked if he was happy about Mahmood telling pro-migration protesters who heckled her about her policies at an event on Monday night to “fuck right off”.It seemed he was. McFadden replied:Shabana is a robust lady, and she always has my full support. I think she’s an enorm

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Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues as second ship reports attack in strait of Hormuz

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:02:02+00:00

Cargo ship reportedly attacked northwest of Iran after earlier reports that the IRGC had fired at a gunboat off the coast of OmanTrump announces ceasefire extensionWhy Trump’s erratic commentary is the real block to an Iran dealIf you’re just joining us, here’s the main news of the day. It is 9.30am in Tehran, 9am in Jerusalem and Beirut, and 2am in Washington DC.Donald Trump unilaterally said he is extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran, even as the US military maintains its blockade of Iranian ports.Trump made the announcement

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Gibraltar’s monkeys eat mud ‘to avoid upset stomachs from tourist junk food’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:53+00:00

Macaques have learned to eat soil to avert gut irritation caused by salty and sugary snacks, researchers believeTroops of monkeys living on the Rock of Gibraltar have learned to eat soil in what scientists believe is an effort to settle their stomachs after all the junk food they receive – and sometimes steal – from crowds of tourists.Researchers spotted the intentional mud eating, known as geophagy, while observing groups of Barbary macaques in the territory. Monkeys that had the most contact with tourists ate the most soil and consumption peaked in the holiday season, they found. Continue re

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UK firms to face tougher checks on export licences to bolster sanctions on Russia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:53+00:00

News follows Guardian report on licence given to British firm exporting machinery to Armenian firm linked to Russian war effortBritish firms will face “much tougher” controls to prevent their goods from reaching Russia via other countries, undermining sanctions and aiding Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine.Under plans to be unveiled on Wednesday, the government will be able to require UK manufacturers to obtain a licence if they want to export to a country suspected of acting as a staging post for exports ultimately destined for Russia. Continue reading...

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Fury in Cornwall over herbicide plan to tackle weeds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:53+00:00

Council proposal to use glyphosate to tidy up pavements criticised over potential harm to humans and wildlifeCornwall is famed for its glorious gardens and verdant landscapes but a bitter row has broken out over a plan to tackle a less glamorous type of vegetation – roadside weeds.The unitary authority has announced plans to use the controversial herbicide glyphosate to tidy up pavements and kerbsides, after largely phasing out its use over the last decade amid concerns about potential harm to humans and the peninsula’s rich ecosystems. Continue reading...

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Why Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:52+00:00

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s ‘central casting’, has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest ratesDonald Trump’s fate is to be frustrated by monetary policy.Even assuming he gets his way and Kevin Warsh succeeds Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve next month, it is unlikely that the president will finally gain control of the Fed. Continue reading...

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Tucker and Trump’s marriage of convenience heads for divorce court

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:52+00:00

Conservative host says he’s ‘tormented’ by previous support for Trump – could this presage his own run for president?He can’t live with him and can’t live without him. But, finally, the conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson seems to have made up his mind about Donald Trump. Their up-and-down marriage of political convenience is heading for the divorce court.On Tuesday Carlson admitted that he will be “tormented” for a long time by his support for Trump in the 2024 US presidential election “and I want to say I’m sorry for misleading people”. What he did not say is whether this presages his own

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Iranian Expats in U.A.E. Caught Between Home and Homeland

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:29+00:00

Iran’s retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates have put the U.A.E.’s large Iranian expatriate community in an uncomfortable position.

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Iranian Expats in U.A.E. Caught Between Home and Homeland

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:28+00:00

Iran’s retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates have put the U.A.E.’s large Iranian expatriate community in an uncomfortable position.

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Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-04-22T09:00:07+00:00

The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.

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Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T08:56:27+00:00

Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of ‌the country, and then in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports

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Microsoft to face UK class action over cloud computing licencing

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-22T08:56:26+00:00

The ruling comes weeks after the UK’s antitrust watchdog started an investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem to decide whether licensing practices for products such as Word, Excel and Copilot need tighter regulation

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