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Fuel Duty Rise Scrapped to Ease Living Costs

Fuel Duty Rise Scrapped to Ease Living Costs

May 21, 2026 · David Chen

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a cancellation of a planned fuel duty increase this week as part of a cost-of-living relief package. The move is exp

Iran to Charge for Internet Cable Use?

Iran to Charge for Internet Cable Use?

May 21, 2026 · Hannah Price

Iranian state-linked media recently floated a plan to charge US tech companies for using undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This pro

US Doctor's Greenland Visit Sparks Outrage

US Doctor's Greenland Visit Sparks Outrage

May 21, 2026 · Emily Ross

A US doctor's visit to Greenland alongside Donald Trump's special envoy has sparked a heated debate in the Arctic island's government. The trip, which took plac

UK Labour Leader Faces Slow-Motion Revolt

UK Labour Leader Faces Slow-Motion Revolt

May 20, 2026 · David Chen

Keir Starmer is struggling to maintain his authority as Labour leader in the UK. Critics are labelling him a „lame-duck„leader. The controversy has been brewing

What It Means to Be British in a Divided UK

What It Means to Be British in a Divided UK

May 20, 2026 · James Parker

A new national initiative launched across the UK this week seeks to understand what unites and divides people across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Irel

California Jury to Decide Fate of AI Powerhouse

California Jury to Decide Fate of AI Powerhouse

May 20, 2026 · James Parker

A high-stakes lawsuit is set to unfold in Silicon Valley, pitting billionaire Elon Musk against AI giant OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. The case, which is the f