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One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of the synagogue.

The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.

Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".

While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

Olly Robbins was forced out as Foreign Office permanent secretary over the Peter Mandelson security vetting revelations in the GuardianThe hearing has started.Emily Thornberry, the chair, started by saying that Robbins did not tell the whole truth about this process when he gave evidence to it in November. Continue reading...

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirms she expects ‘some positive decisions tomorrow’ on the €90bn loanFor what it’s worth, Viktor Orbán also said earlier this week that he would drop his veto on the €90bn loan the moment the oil deliveries were flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline, which had been under repair for months.As this is now expected to happen essentially any moment now, it looks like there could be some movement on the loan even before the government in Budapest changes.“I am hopeful that we will be able to swiftly progress the loan for Ukraine, and the 20th package of sanctions, and I am expecting decisions already in the coming days.” Continue reading...

Iranian official stresses no decision made on taking part, as US vice-president JD Vance is set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksIran’s armed forces are ready to deliver an “immediate and decisive response” to any renewed hostile action by its adversaries, Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, was quoted by the Tasnim news agency as having said.He said Tehran had the upper hand militarily, including in the management of the strait of Hormuz, and would not allow Donald Trump to “create false narratives over the situation on the ground.” Continue reading...

Wilson is being sued for defamation by actor Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts alleging a sexual harassment complaintGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRebel Wilson was labelled “nuts” by a PR team she allegedly hired to create websites attacking a co-producer of her directorial debut, a court has heard.The Pitch Perfect actor directed, co-produced and acted in The Deb, a musical comedy set in rural NSW that remained unreleased for two years due to legal disputes. Continue reading...

The Kissing Booth’s Joey King and Game Of Thrones’ Maisie Williams star alongside the original cast members as the next generation of the cursed Owens familyGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe midnight margaritas are officially back on the menu. Within 24 hours of its debut, the first official teaser for Practical Magic 2 has surged into the Google Trends top 10, attracting millions of views and signalling an enthusiastic appetite for the return of the Owens family and all things witchy.Academy Award winners Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman will return as sisters Sally and Gillian, with Kidman sharing a video of her and her fellow star on set last year, captioned: “The witches are back”. Continue reading...

ABF, which owns Kingsmill, Twinings and Patak’s, to demerge fashion chain to maximise shareholder returnsBusiness live – latest updatesPrimark is to break free from its sister food company, which owns Twinings, Kingsmill and Patak’s, next year despite warning that the conflict in the Middle East is likely to hit consumer spending.The fashion chain’s owner, Associated British Foods (ABF), confirmed the plan to split off Primark from the rest of the food group, first mooted last year. The fashion group operates 486 stores in 19 countries. Continue reading...

Energy secretary says both he and the then foreign secretary were worried making Mandelson US envoy was riskyUK politics live – latest updatesEd Miliband and David Lammy discussed concerns about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington which they feared could “blow up”, the energy secretary has revealed.Miliband said he had spoken to Lammy, who was foreign secretary at the time Mandelson was given the Washington post, with both expressing reservations. Continue reading...

Despite surprise fall in unemployment, weak wage growth and inflation pressures put the squeeze on workersUK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9%Business live – latest updatesDespite a surprise fall in the unemployment rate, the latest jobs data show the labour market in a fragile state, even before the Iran war threatened to derail the UK’s nascent economic recovery.At 4.9% in the three months to February, the unemployment rate was down from 5.2% in the previous three months, according to the Office for National Statistics. Continue reading...

Monarch says Elizabeth II would have been troubled by recent events but she believed ‘goodness will always prevail’King Charles has said his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, would have been troubled deeply by current affairs as he paid a heartfelt tribute to her on what would have been her 100th birthday.In a video message to honour the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, he said she had “remained constant, steadfast and wholly devoted to the people she served”. Continue reading...

The trial between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the supermarket giant began in the federal court in Sydney on TuesdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWoolworths engaged in “marketing magic” to trick customers into thinking they were getting genuine discounts as part of the supermarket’s “Prices Dropped” promotion, the consumer regulator has told a court.The landmark trial between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Woolworths began in the federal court in Sydney on Tuesday, almost two months after hearings ended in its very similar case against Coles. Continue reading...

This blog is now closedLabor under internal pressure on gas tax as influencer says government ‘stopped working for the punters’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW commission proposes heat-safe rentals to help tackle extreme temperatureHeat-safe rentals and tougher workplace safety rules for outdoor workers on scorching hot days have been proposed by a state climate policy advisory body, AAP reports. Continue reading...

Police seek warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations he illegally gained millions in investor fraud schemeSouth Korean police are seeking to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, the chair of the agency behind the K-pop band BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100m (£74m) in an investor fraud scheme.The Seoul metropolitan police agency confirmed it had asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for the arrest of Bang, the founder and chair of HYBE. Continue reading...

The longtime leader of the iPhone maker will be replaced by John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering.

The late night host called him “our soon-to-be former F.B.I. director” after publication of an article in The Atlantic alleging excessive drinking and unexplained absences.

Japan endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a significant change of its postwar pacifist policy, as the country seeks to build up its arms industry.

A U.S. blockade and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz have stranded Gulf aluminum shipments and driven prices to a four-year high, exposing global supply vulnerabilities and deepening trade strain.

With Washington and Tehran locked in stalemate on eve of their shaky ceasefire running out, Iranians under the surveillance of the IRGC speak at great risk to Maira Butt and Moha Tahery about everyday life amid a brutal crackdown, ongoing conflict and economic crisis

Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick defends FBI director over accusations of excessive drinking: ‘As long as it doesn’t affect his job in a negative way, I’m cool’

Growing number of Palestinians forced to carry out ‘self-demolitions’ in Jerusalem to escape Israeli enforcement costs, writes Khalil Mousa

This would be Florida’s fifth execution in 2026 following a record 19 executions in the state last year

Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammad ​Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran does not accept negotiations with the US under threats

The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico

The bombs have stopped falling for now. But the damage is done, and my life has been wrecked.

The US and Iran trade threats as tensions escalate between the countries before their two-week ceasefire ends.

Barcelona's Yamal bags Young Sportsperson of the Year accolade a year after winning the Breakthrough award in 2025.

The race is tight, and a win could result in more seats in Congress for the Democrats.

Pigeon-keeping remains a therapeutic and communal escape for Delhi residents amid the city's chaos and demands.

Israel has killed more than 700 people in Gaza since last year's US-brokered 'ceasefire'.

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran rejects talks under pressure.

Oil falls on expectations US-Iran talks likely to proceed, opening supply By Reuters  Investing.comOil Prices Recede and Stocks Gain as Investors Eye Peace Talks  The New York TimesOil Eases, Stocks Steady as Hopes for U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Grow  WSJOil falls as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline  CNBCOil prices jump amid renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz  NBC News

It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russian officials to meet the recruitment quotas set by Moscow. In response, bonuses are rising and standards are plummeting, as DER SPIEGEL has learned.

American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

The Nasdaq Composite snapped a 13-day win streak on Monday, its longest positive run since 1992.

European stocks traded broadly higher on Tuesday as investors try to gauge the direction of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that "no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone."

West Texas Intermediate and Brent had settled 7% and 5% higher on Monday.

The banking giant is looking to invest in areas deemed critical to economic security, including defense and AI.

Korea's Kospi hits fresh intraday high, amid mixed Asian markets as investors brushed aside fresh threats from Trump on Iran ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.

Global stocks have clawed back losses triggered by the Iran conflict, with major indexes now trading at or above pre-war levels.

Apple announces its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus at the world's second most valuable company.

Vice President JD Vance is set to lead a U.S. delegation to Pakistan as Mr. Trump pushes for a peace deal. Iranian officials said privately they would send a team if Mr. Vance were there.

There were landslides, flash floods and the closure of more than 100 schools in Wellington and the surrounding region.