43 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil system struggling under Ukrainian attacks – report

Transneft has told producers they may have to cut their output because of attacks on pipelines and ports, Reuters says. What we know on day 1,302Russia’s oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has warned producers they may have to cut output following Ukraine’s drone attacks on critical export ports and refineries, Reuters has reported, citing industry sources. Ukrainian drones have frequently hit Russia’s oil plants, cutting refining capacity by up to a fifth, and damaged ports including Ust-Luga and Primorsk, Ukrainian military officials and Russian industry sources have said. Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday it had struck the Saratov oil refinery in Russia during an overnight attack.Transneft, which handles more than 80% of all the oil extracted in Russia, has in recent days restricted oil firms’ ability to store oil in its pipeline system, two industry sources close to Russian oil firms told Reuters. Transneft has also warned producers it may have to accept less oil if its infrastruc...

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48 m. ago Pretty seaside town that's like stepping back in time was brought back from the brink

Porthmadog is a charming harbour town on the edge of the Eryri National Park and the estuary of the Afon Glaslyn as it runs into Tremadog Bay. It has had a major reinvention after its industyr collapsed

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55 m. ago 'I'm a gardening expert and this is the best plant you can buy right now'

If you're wondering what to pick up for your garden for the coming colder months, an expert has just revealed one fantastic plant that will brighten up your outdoor space year-round

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72 m. ago Why MLB canceled plan for Yankees to play in London again next year

Why MLB canceled plan for Yankees to play in London again next year  NJ.com

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85 m. ago Parking move that's against the Highway Code but people do it every day

Many drivers may not be aware that they are breaking the rules when they park their car in this common way - but it could end up landing them a significant fine

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88 m. ago Protesters head to Windsor Castle before Donald Trump's state visit begins with more action planned for the rest of US President's stay

Thousands are set to descend on central London on Wednesday, with other demonstrations gearing up around the UK in opposition to the US President's two-day stay.

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2 h. ago Labour faces questions over what concessions were made to secure a £30billion deal with US tech giants

As part of Donald Trump's State visit this week, Keir Starmer has struck an agreement that could bring billions of pounds into Britain. It will enable both countries to cooperate on areas such as AI.

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2 h. ago A record 17.5 million fines could be dished out by parking 'cowboys' this year as Labour dithers over a planned crackdown on rogue firms

Ruthless private firms have already slapped drivers with 4.3 million tickets between April and June - an average of 2,000 every hour - as ministers face fresh calls to get tough on them.

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2 h. ago National Guard plan stirs up mixed feelings from Memphis residents

President Donald Trump’s plan to send the National Guard into Memphis for a crime-fighting push has stirred mixed feelings among the populace

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2 h. ago True scale of global migration crisis revealed – and UK ‘has no plan to tackle it’

As Sir Keir Starmer focuses efforts on tackling small boat crossings, MPs accuse the government of having no plan to tackle the wider issue of global displacement, which has reached ‘crisis levels’

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2 h. ago Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds

Parentkind charity also says 33% of parents of children with special educational needs reported financial strainOne in three parents have sought a special needs assessment for their child, according to a survey that reveals a surge in demand for special needs support in schools across the UK.The figures were released amid mounting apprehension in England over national plans to reform special needs provision amid rising costs and a severe shortage of dedicated special school places. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Senior UK official asks whether pause in pharma sector spending is ‘co

Eli Lilly, Merck and AstraZeneca have all said in recent weeks that they plan to roll back investment

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3 h. ago Chris Robshaw's wife plots genius plan to escape dreaded 'Strictly curse'

Chris Robshaw’s wife Camilla Kerslake has made a drastic move to head off speculation about Strictly Come Dancing's infamous curse just days before he takes to the dancefloor

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4 h. ago MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix  Times Union

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4 h. ago Gang war kingpin 'arrested in Dubai' as UAE cops crackdown on feared mobsters

Ross McGill, 31, along with four other notorious gangsters, were nicked in the early hours of Tuesday as part of a massive crackdown on organised crime in the desert state

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4 h. ago Early Omari Kellyman substitution explained as Cardiff City plan pays off

The Chelsea youngster had his first-team debut for the Bluebirds at Exeter City

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4 h. ago Donald Trump says aspects of the UK 'warm his heart' as he arrives for state visit

The US President and the First Lady arrived in the UK this evening for a second state visit. Trump spoke briefly as he arrived at the US ambassador's residence in Regent's Park

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4 h. ago A quiet catastrophe is unfolding as Labour drives away the hi

Wes Streeting is often hailed as the brightest star in a Cabinet of dullards. But the Health Secretary is helping to bring about a catastrophe for Britain's vital life science and medicine industries.

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4 h. ago The five steps Labour must take to get Britain working again, by recruitment boss LEE BIGGINS

Unemployment has rocketed to 4.7%, the highest in four years, and businesses are in retreat, rowing back on investment in the face of higher costs

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4 h. ago MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix, Apple

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix, Apple  Toronto Star

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