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President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Trump Tower ahead of the UN General Assembly. Macron said they discussed Ukraine, Iran, energy markets, and protecting civilian infrastructure and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders are scheduled to address the UN General Assembly.
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A new analysis by conservative energy groups says California's electricity prices are the highest in the US and more than double the national average. The article highlights claims that blue-state mandates and 'bad energy policy' drive higher rates, while noting Gov. Newsom's team did not directly respond.
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Saudi Arabia had spent months rerouting oil to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, but threats in the Red Sea have disrupted its bypass route. Saudi Aramco is now loading more oil in the Persian Gulf and sending tankers through Hormuz, with some Asian customers told to pick up shipments outside the strait near Oman.
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Prince William and Princess Kate promoted Earthshot Prize finalist Ørsted on Instagram, highlighting the Danish energy company's shift from coal to offshore wind. The article also notes Prince Harry's separate appearance at the WellChild Awards and details the prize and Ørsted's renewable projects.
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Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossio rejected as absurd the allegation that Cuba is a threat to the U.S. The article links Cuba's sixth power grid collapse to President Trump cutting off fuel in January and refers to the U.S. measures as a blockade. It presents the Cuban official's position without a U.S. administration response.
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The article explains why President Trump and Saudi Arabia’s allies are not intervening against Houthi attacks, citing reluctance to enter a broader Iran-linked conflict and the long-running Yemeni civil war. It highlights the risks to Saudi cities, oil infrastructure, and global oil supplies while framing US disengagement as a strategic problem for Riyadh.
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Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for ending the war with Iran, arguing it has driven up fuel and grocery prices, and proposed suspending the 70-cent state and federal gas tax and temporarily halting U.S. diesel exports. The article also notes similar calls from Iowa GOP Senate nominee Ashley Hinson and Republican divisions over how to address economic polling ahead of the midterms.
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Andy Burnham has approved a request from Saudi Arabia for UK military support, with RAF aircraft providing air-to-air refuelling to help defend oil infrastructure against Houthi missile and drone attacks. The deployment is described as time-limited and aimed at protecting oil routes and easing fuel price pressures. Burnham also plans to discuss the Middle East crisis with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly.
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Ruth Sunderland argues Germany's political and economic troubles, including regional election defeats for Merz's CDU and rising energy costs, should serve as a warning to the UK. She criticizes UK energy windfall taxes and Labour's handling of North Sea wealth, while noting AI business potential but lamenting that a London-based firm is listing in New York.
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Industry leaders and the North Sea Transition Taskforce say 25,000 jobs have been lost since Labour took office and are urging ministers to scrap or accelerate the phase-out of the windfall tax on oil and gas. The report warns of a 'disorderly decline' and criticises Labour for slow approvals of North Sea fields, while the article presents the levy as crushing investment and jobs.
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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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The article previews the first day of the 2026 UN General Assembly high-level debate, emphasizing the urgent costs of climate change, high energy prices, and recent disasters. It highlights debates over AI and data center energy use and reports on calls to accelerate renewable energy amid fossil fuel dependence.