Middle East
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5 places to find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Bradford
Bradford's cheapest petrol and diesel prices revealed. Find out where drivers can save money as fuel costs remain high.
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Putin offers help to end Iran war while Russia continues its own
The Russian president met Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan and pledged to do “everything in our power” to end the ongoing war between the US and Iran, despite Russia not being among the official mediators.
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Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook
US president renews his efforts to oust Cook despite supreme court ruling that her firing was unconstitutional
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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026 as Trump loses again
Trump heaped pressure on the Norwegian Committee to give him the award
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Hegseth ridiculed after failing to keep up with his own troops on training exercise
Jimmy Kimmel dubbed Hegseth ‘our secretary of war and styling mousse’ after footage emerged of the military workout
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Cost-of-living support needed but where is the money going to come from?
The Chancellor’s upcoming Budget is going to require not only fiscal prudence but also bold decisions that help ease the burden on families that continue to be squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis.
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Upper Crust owner sees sharp drop in passengers around Middle East travel hubs
SSP Group said its financial performance in recent months had been ‘resilient’ in a ‘challenging environment’.
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Andy Burnham introduces major petrol station price change from today
Andy Burnham has welcomed a new way to compare petrol and diesel prices, helping motorists find the best price at the pump.
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Zack Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.
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Saudi authorities say 3 killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport
Saudi aviation authorities say three Saudi citizens including a pilot were killed and several other people wounded in two attacks Thursday that were claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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Video. US sailors reunite with families as USS Abraham Lincoln returns home
Video. Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln reunite with their families in San Diego after a 265-day deployment supporting US military operations against Iran.
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Holborn and St Pancras by-election live: Polanski eyes upset as polls close
Voters had the choice of 15 candidates to replace Sir Keir Starmer, who resigned from the House of Commons last month
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Google is losing veteran infrastructure talent to Anthropic
Anthropic keeps hiring Google infrastructure experts as its data center ambitions expand across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
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Hegseth falsely claims Obama called 2009 Fort Hood attack ‘workplace violence’ – US politics live
Pentagon chief joins Trump in attempt to use deadly shooting at Texas base to attack former Democratic president
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US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record
After more than 10 months at sea, the Lincoln made a stop in Thailand last month on its way back from the Middle East.
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Thousands turn out to welcome weary USS Lincoln sailors after grueling deployment
Military families admit ‘mixed emotions’ as aircraft carrier finally returns to San Diego after fraught stretch at sea that took severe toll
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Israelis remembered Oct. 7, 2023, attack victims and other top photos from the Middle East
Israelis remembered the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack as Palestinians in Gaza endured war’s destruction. This gallery features some of the top photos from the Middle East published this week and was curated by AP photojournalist Leo Correa.
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Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital
Airlines like Lufthansa and Air India have temporarily suspended flights to Saudi Arabia's capital after explosions were reported Thursday, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport
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The Nobel Peace Prize contenders who could beat Trump this year
Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year
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More than 80 planes worth up to $3 billion damaged or lost in Iran war, report finds
A costly F-35A fighter jet and a four-engine E-3 Sentry were among the casualties, which is primarily accounted for by MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to the Congressional Research Service
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Hegseth ridiculed after failing to keep up with his own troops on training exercise
Jimmy Kimmel dubbed Hegseth ‘our secretary of war and styling mousse’ after footage emerged of the military workout
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Oil prices surge on worries of shipping attacks and Gulf of Mexico hurricane
The price of Brent crude oil increased by about 5% on Thursday to 105 dollars per barrel.
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WTO raises merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9% as AI boom offsets hit from Middle East
The World Trade Organization is sharply increasing its forecast for global merchandise trade growth this year to 3.9%
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Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?
The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.
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Low growth and successive shocks erode public finances, Bank boss says
Andrew Bailey’s remarks come weeks before the Chancellor lays out his autumn Budget statement.
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British soldier regiment 'Lions of England' stalked by pack of hyenas in Kenya
The Army said the regiment is being trained for its role of reinforcing Nato's eastern flank to ‘deter Russian aggression’
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eRoaming eSIM (2026) review
Is this eSIM worth it? I had to find out
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In a few weird moments, Trump revealed more than he intended in the Oval Office
The president again seemed confused and low-energy, and his ad-libbed insults aimed at the Democrats were only semi-coherent. Meanwhile, the group gathered around him grinned and grinned in a way that didn’t exactly reassure, writes Holly Baxter
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Energy theft rising as cost of electricity soars
Bills could soon approach record levels again, forecasters have warned
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UK drivers can now track live petrol prices on Google Maps
Edmund King, president of the AA, described the arrival of transparent pricing on the platform as "a massive step forward".
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UK drivers can now track live petrol prices on Google Maps
Edmund King, president of the AA, described the arrival of transparent pricing on the platform as "a massive step forward".
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Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat
Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid another wave of potential strikes against Iran
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Israel says British Consulate in east Jerusalem ceases to function after dispute
Israel says Britain's Consulate in east Jerusalem has stopped functioning in that capacity and that 20 staffers will leave the country
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UK welcome to rejoin EU ‘anytime’, French minister says as Burnham visits Berlin
The prime minister’s trip comes amid an intelligence scandal that has rocked Germany
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Iran war live: Trump says he doesn’t ‘really want’ peace deal
Trump and his national security team discuss possibility of restarting large-scale US military operations in Iran
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Israel says British Consulate in east Jerusalem has ceased to function and 20 diplomats will leave
Britain says it has reached an agreement with Israel over its consulate in east Jerusalem
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The 300mph motorsport where women keep winning
Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.
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USS Lincoln carrier to return to port in San Diego after record-breaking deployment – US politics live
Vessel spent over 260 consecutive days at sea without a port call, a US navy record
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Polls open in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live
Voters choosing replacement for Keir Starmer, who announced he was standing down last month
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UK drivers can now track live petrol prices on Google Maps
Edmund King, president of the AA, described the arrival of transparent pricing on the platform as "a massive step forward".
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Houthis claim missile strike on Riyadh as explosions heard in capital
The claim came as witnesses reported several explosions across the Saudi capital, a day after a separate Houthi drone attack on the same airport killed one person and caused flight delays that continued into Thursday.
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UK drivers can now track live petrol prices on Google Maps
Edmund King, president of the AA, described the arrival of transparent pricing on the platform as "a massive step forward".
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The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home to San Diego after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war
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USS Abraham Lincoln scheduled to dock in San Diego after harrowing stretch at sea
Deployment for nearly a year was marked by reports of supply shortages, and deteriorating morale and mental health among crew
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UK households left thousands of pounds worse off due to cost-of-living crisis
Had inflation been at normal levels over this period, the average household would be £2,900 better off than they currently are
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The Independent celebrates 40 years
The Independent is marking 40 years with an anniversary programme which declares ‘Independent then. Independent now. Celebrating 40 years of free thinking’
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In a few weird moments, Trump revealed more than he intended in the Oval Office
The president again seemed confused and low-energy, and his ad-libbed insults aimed at the Democrats were only semi-coherent. Meanwhile, the group gathered around him grinned and grinned in a way that didn’t exactly reassure, writes Holly Baxter
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Hegseth visits the long-deployed USS Lincoln to bestow a top award before the ship returns home
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a high-level award during a visit to the aircraft carrier
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European stocks slump as bond sell-off resumes
Bonds fell once more, and yields soared, amid worries in Europe and the Middle East.
