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Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms. Image source, Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty ImagesPublished9 October 2026, 20:20 BSTUpdated 5 minutes agoUS President Donald Trump says he has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin allowing Moscow to "immediately release" diesel into the global market. He said Putin had agreed to release.

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The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years. "I'm not going to be watching it" - JD Vance on possible livestreamed execution US Vice-President JD Vance has cast doubt on the Pentagon's plans to livestream a firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Talking with reporters, Vance expressed doubt that it would happen as planned, saying: "I.

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Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks. Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the company runs the country's most popular search engine, as well as a food-ordering and taxi app used by tens of millions of people. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks were in response to weeks of Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centres. Both sides have stepped up.

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The US says the measures are aimed at restricting the tribunal's resources and ability to operate. Image source, ReutersByFlorence FreemanPublished5 minutes agoThe Trump administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying it wants to restrict the tribunal's resources and ability to operate. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures - which include a ban on US entities making transactions with the ICC - were.

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Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says. The South African judge was recognised "for her efforts to promote peace and international law" which paved the way for a "more comprehensive global legal order", the Nobel committee said. Pillay, 85, has taken part in high-profile work considering allegations of human rights violations during a decades-long career, including in Rwanda, Myanmar and.

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Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes. In a letter to the UN Security Council, Ethiopia's foreign minister called it a "blatant act of aggression that engages Ethiopia's inherent right to self-defence", following reported strikes on Eritrean troops in Tigray. Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel responded by saying it was facing "an unprovoked war of aggression" from its neighbour. Fighting.