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Andy Burnham says the UK will provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia, likely using one RAF Voyager based in Cyprus, after Houthi attacks. Officials describe the support as time-limited, with the UK citing Red Sea shipping and cost-of-living pressures. The article also notes prior UK and US strikes on Houthi targets.
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Diesel prices hit a record national average of $6.51 per gallon, topping $6 in 49 states. California has the highest average at $8.42, while Texas is lowest at $5.97. The increase is linked to the war in Iran, Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, and broader geopolitical uncertainty.
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A Vermont jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder in the 2023 shooting of three Palestinian college students. The jury rejected his insanity defense, and he faces up to life in prison. The article recounts trial testimony, the victims' injuries, and the context of calls for a hate crime investigation.
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The Trump administration proposed a $5 billion investment fund to help Middle Eastern countries rebuild energy infrastructure damaged during the Iran war. The plan is under discussion with countries including Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. and aims to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
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British war photographer Don McCullin discusses his final book, Vietnam, revisiting his coverage of the 1968 Battle of Hue and iconic images such as Shell-shocked US Marine. The feature highlights his belief that photography should disturb viewers and his lasting trauma from documenting war.
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Atletico Madrid responded on social media after Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho complained about refereeing following his side's 2-1 derby defeat. Atletico posted messages accusing Mourinho of referee harassment, while Diego Simeone said coaches must respect officials and colleagues.
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A feature profiles legendary war photographer Don McCullin at 90 as he revisits the Vietnam assignment that shaped and scarred him. It highlights his famous statement 'I want my pictures to hurt you' and the emotional toll of documenting conflict.
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet President Donald Trump for the first time at the UN General Assembly, with Ukraine aid and Middle East oil disruptions atop the agenda. The article notes Burnham's past criticism of Trump and the diplomatic tightrope he faces as Labour seeks pragmatic ties with Washington.
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Rising gas prices are frustrating voters across the country ahead of the midterm elections, with many blaming President Trump and the war with Iran. Trump calls the higher prices an 'inexpensive price to pay,' while interviews show financial strain and political fallout for Republicans.
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Donald Trump is expected to press Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the UN to agree an energy ceasefire with Russia, as Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian oil refineries and diesel prices surge. Trump has blamed Kyiv for the energy war, while Zelenskyy says Ukraine will de-escalate if Russia stops targeting its energy and infrastructure. The article notes Trump prematurely announced a ceasefire and that Russian strikes have continued.
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The State Department warned Americans in the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance after Houthi forces launched a missile attack on Riyadh. The advisory cited regional tensions, potential flight disruptions, and possible escalation in the Houthi-Saudi conflict. It also noted a Houthi assurance not to target U.S. vessels and that Trump decided against joining Saudi strikes.
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A French diplomat joins a news segment to discuss French priorities before the United Nations General Assembly and the ongoing impact of the Iran war on U.S. allies.