Fishing companies can also access up to 70% subsidies, in loosening of state aid rules for ‘most exposed sectors’ Business live – latest updates The EU is to subsidise up to 70% of the extra cost of fuel and fertilisers caused by the Iran war for farmers, fishing businesses and road hauliers as part of a package of emergency measures unveiled on Wednesday. Individual companies can claim up to €50,000 each between now and the end of the year with minimum paperwork, a measure the EU hopes will rem
About 500 officers deployed as part of operation at headquarters of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light Police have raided the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light following an investigation into allegations of serious sexual offences, modern slavery and forced marriage. About 500 officers drawn from across the north-west region were on the ground on Wednesday morning. The officers had warrants to enter the group’s headquarters, which is based out of a former orphanage as well a
Hegseth criticizes 'defeatist' comments about Iran war
The fuel crisis is seeing more voters keen to shift to renewable energy rather than stick with fossil fuels Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A majority of Australians support taxing profits from gas exports and extending the cut to the fuel excise, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll, despite Anthony Albanese on Wednesday ruling out a new tax on existing gas export contracts . The poll also found the fuel crisis is seeing more voters keen to shift to renew
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House of Representatives for the first time since the Iran war began to answer questions about the military's $1.5 trillion budget request.
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Democrats had filed civil contempt resolution against former attorney general for not appearing for deposition US politics live – latest updates The House oversight and government reform committee has said that former attorney general Pam Bondi will now appear before the panel on 29 May to answer questions about the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and its release of the Epstein files. The announcement of the date came shortly after the Democrats on the commi
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US President Donald Trump walks Britain's King Charles III after speaking during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026.
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Ursula von der Leyen later due to meet new Hungarian leader who is seeking to unlock EU funds in return for reforms Von der Leyen says that “every member state has a different energy mix,” so no blanket EU solution would work. But she calls for more coordination not just on common procurement, but also on fuel reserves, “especially jet fuel and diesel, where markets are tightening.” “ Let us use this to make the switch to electricity – not just in transport, but also in industry and heating. Thi
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi in Washington, D.C. in Feb.
