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Minister confirms support package may be offered as energy prices forecast to rise in July – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T09:34:15+00:00

Government willing to help some consumers with energy costs as experts predict price cap to rise by £288The Conservatives have responded to the Cornwall Insights energy price cap forecast (see 10.18am) by renewing their call for the government to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Claire Coutinho, the shadow energy secretary, said:Shutting down the North Sea means we are losing out on £25 billion in tax receipts that we could use to cut bills and reduce the cost of living.The government must adopt the Conservatives’ cheap power plan to cut bills by £200 immediately by taking VAT

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Middle East crisis live: Iran strikes tanker in Dubai; Israel prepared to keep up attacks ‘for weeks’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T09:33:47+00:00

Fully loaded Kuwaiti tanker set alight as Israeli military spokesperson says country has ‘the munition, targets and manpower’ to continue campaignKuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai port, raising oil spill fearsTrump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry has said it has intercepted and destroyed ten drones over the past hours, and eight missiles launched towards the Riyadh area and the country’s eastern region.Early this morning Kuwait said its air defences were responding to hostile missile and drone attacks. N

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Траты бюджета на льготные кредиты превысили план на 1 трлн рублей

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-31T09:21:45+00:00

Расходы на субсидирование ставок по кредитам, компенсацию недополученных доходов при выдаче льготных кредитов и на погашение организациями полученных кредитов на 57,7% превысили план. Это следует из оперативного доклада Счетной палаты о ходе исполнения федерального бюджета за январь – декабрь 2025 г. Они составили 2,787 трлн руб., что на 1,02 трлн руб. больше, чем заложенные в законе средства. В структуре расходов федерального бюджета доля этих трат значительно выросла – с 6,5% в 2024 г. до 8,8% в 2025 г., подчеркивает Счетная палата.

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Eutelsat in talks with ISRO to boost satellite launch options

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T09:17:05+00:00

France and India have deepened ties in defence, space, and maritime security, with New Delhi recently signing contracts ‌for French fighter jets

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Politico узнала о подготовке Франции к возможному конфликту с РФ

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-03-31T09:06:07+00:00

Франция пересматривает военную стратегию и готовит ВВС к потенциальному конфликту с Россией. Об этом заявил заместитель начальника ВВС страны Доминик Тардиф в интервью Politico.

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Звіт БЕБ за 2025 рік: нове керівництво похвалилось кейсами старої команди

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-31T09:06:00+00:00

Фактично, Бюро використовує термін "ризики" для створення ілюзії масштабного впливу на економіку, хоча реальні суми відшкодування є значно меншими.

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Govt cancels auction of 11 critical, strategic mineral blocks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T09:04:40+00:00

In an annulment notice, the mines ministry said that the auction process for 5 mineral blocks was cancelled since no bids were received

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Trump Faces a Decision on Whether to Start a Ground War in Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-31T09:04:05+00:00

The president wants a negotiation, but the Iranians say they are refusing until a cease-fire is declared. And while Marines and the 82nd Airborne Division offer new leverage, the risks escalate quickly.

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Inside Russia During an Internet Crackdown

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-31T09:00:59+00:00

Our international correspondent Valerie Hopkins walks us through how she connects to the internet in Russia as the Kremlin clamps down and Moscow experiences major internet blackouts.

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‘Our little savior’: partly blind New Mexico dog hailed for warding off bear

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-31T09:00:37+00:00

‘Bear slayer’ Honey injured during confrontation to protect family and animals from ursine home invader A half-blind, 12-year-old New Mexico dog is being called “bear slayer” after she fended off an ursine intruder at her family’s home, protecting dozens of chickens and other animals but only narrowly surviving the violent encounter.As told by her caretakers, the story of Honey demonstrates the extreme loyalty of dogs to their owners. Continue reading...

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"Аптека 9-1-1" передала сучасне кардіодіагностичне обладнання дитячій лікарні на Київщині

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-31T09:00:00+00:00

"Аптека 9-1-1" разом із благодійним фондом "Охматдит – здорове дитинство" придбали сучасну систему холтерівського моніторування ЕКГ та системи добового моніторування артеріального тиску для Київської обласної...

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Affaire Magnitski : une ténébreuse intrigue russe devant la justice française

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-31T08:59:48+00:00

Le tribunal correctionnel de Paris jugeait, en son absence, Dmitry Klyuev, un ancien banquier russe soupçonné d’être l’un des principaux responsables d’une escroquerie à 230 millions de dollars en Russie (200 millions d’euros) et dont une partie a été dépensée en France.

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No anti-incumbency in Kerala, says Brinda Karat

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-31T08:58:11+00:00

She described the last 10 years as a period in which Kerala developed an alternative growth model, distinct from the rest of the country

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