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UK consumers likely to face higher prices ‘for many months to come’

Data shows even if Iran war ends, shop price inflation on rise, while only 16% of firms left unscathed by conflict Higher prices could persist over the summer even if ceasefire talks between the US and Iran bear fruit, consumers have been warned, with economic shock waves likely to be felt “for many months to come”. Disruption to global shipping, coupled with soaring prices for energy and raw materials, have driven up costs for UK companies, with the impact already filtering through to prices pa

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Extra EU border checks suspended at Dover as travellers face delays in heat

Wait times of more than two hours reported at terminal for cross-Channel ferry to France French police have temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at the port of Dover as thousands of holidaymakers faced long delays in the hot weather. Wait times of more than two hours were reported at the terminal in Kent for the cross-Channel ferry to France. The delays come a month after the EU’s entry-exit system (EES), which replaces passport stamps with a digital registration, became fully operationa

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Côte d’Ivoire wary of jihadist threat in north 10 years on from major attack

Threat of jihadism continues to lurk along borders with Mali and Burkina Faso These days, when she is not organising the annual International Day of Reggae celebrations in Côte d’Ivoire, Rose Ebirim picks up litter scattered on the beach in the historic port town of Grand Bassam, 25 miles east of Abidjan. Both activities have become a form of therapy since the time she saw someone die. “13 March 2016 was a Black Sunday for me,” she said. Continue reading...

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Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started. - The New York Times

Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started.  The New York Times In this image taken from a video released by the London Metropolitan Police Service, two men on a moped snatch a woman's phone.  Yahoo News Canada London Smartphone Extortion Racket Exposes Terrifying Global Cybercrime Crisis  streamlinefeed.co.ke A whole criminal supply chain exists because Apple made iPhones too hard to steal  PhoneArena London’s phone theft crisis may have peaked as Met Police crack down  South

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Trump turns to Middle East allies as deal to end Iran war proves elusive

President claims planned Tehran attack postponed to allow talks to continue – but no indication peace plan is imminent As he seeks an exit from the Iran war, Donald Trump is increasingly outsourcing his policymaking to US allies in the Middle East, while the White House appears unable to find a simple way to end the fighting and reopen global shipping lanes held by Tehran. In Trump’s telling, the “dealmaker-in-chief” has maintained a consistent policy toward Iran aimed at preventing Tehran from

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Belfast harbour operator to invest £1.3bn as NI economy grows

Port has upgraded offshore wind facilities and is to expand quays, ferry terminals and cruise ship services The operator of Belfast harbour plans to spend £1.3bn over the next 25 years to take advantage of strong economic growth in Northern Ireland, in what would be one of the largest non-governmental investments in the region’s history. The Belfast Harbour Commissioners said the money would be spent on upgrading the port, with the possibility of residential property developments that could add

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Europe should pick negotiator for possible Russian talks, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

Ukrainian president says Europe must ‘have a strong voice and presence’ amid search for candidate who could lead any talks with Putin In other news, the hantavirus-hit cruiseship MV Hondius has just arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, where it will be disinfected and its crew members will go into quarantine. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested last night that the time has come for Europe to pick its preferred negotiator for eventual peace talks with Russia. Continue reading...

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A Port Kembla nuclear submarine base would ‘place a massive target on our backs’, NSW labour union warns

Outcry follows release of previously secret documents naming Wollongong suburb as preferred east coast Aukus base As Aukus spending and delays blow out, will Australia’s nuclear submarines ever materialise? Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A labour union has expressed alarm about newly released documents that reveal Port Kembla to be a preferred Australian base for nuclear-powered submarines, saying it would “p

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At least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision

Thai authorities say 32 others injured near Makkasan station after freight train strikes bus and fire breaks out At least eight people were killed and 32 others were injured in Thailand after a freight train struck a bus at a rail crossing in Bangkok, rescue officials and a deputy transport minister said. Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles close to the airport rail link’s Makkasan station, officials said, adding that the collision also i

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Iran says it and Oman are coordinating future management of strait of Hormuz

Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting ships Oman has been caught in geopolitical crossfire after Iran said it was coordinating with Muscat over the future management of the strait of Hormuz, including Tehran’s plans – opposed by the US – for fees to be paid by commercial shipping to a new Iranian government agency. The Omani exclave of Musandam lies to the south of the contested waterway, which normally carries a fifth of th

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Secret documents reveal preferred Australian nuclear submarine base – and warn it could be a military target

Port Kembla residents will likely resist base due to risk of nuclear accident and potential as target for ‘military adversaries’, documents state Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A proposed nuclear submarine base in Port Kembla “could be a target for Australian military adversaries”, previously secret New South Wales government documents have revealed. The documents, prepared by the NSW cabinet office and premier’s department, identify Port Kembla – 75km south of Syd

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Supreme Court rules trucking broker can be held responsible for using dangerous haulers - CBS News

Supreme Court rules trucking broker can be held responsible for using dangerous haulers  CBS News The Supreme Court just told every freight broker that they can be sued  FreightWaves SCOTUS shocker: High court says brokers are accountable for hiring unsafe carriers  Commercial Carrier Journal Supreme Court Declines to Protect Shipping Industry  NFIB US supreme court says man who lost leg can sue logistics firm over truck crash  The Guardian

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US supreme court says man who lost leg can sue logistics firm over truck crash

Shawn Montgomery, whose parked vehicle was hit by a speeding driver, says top US freight broker should be liable The supreme court on Thursday allowed a man to sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash, a decision that could have ripple effects across the trucking industry. The US’s highest court ruled unanimously in favor of Shawn Montgomery, whose parked vehicle was hit by a speeding truck driver on an Illinois highway in 2017. Continue readin

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Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized

Foreign minister says ships must cooperate with Iranian navy, as vessel reportedly seized outside UAE port The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said ships entering the strait of Hormuz must cooperate with the Iranian navy, as reports emerged of a ship being seized outside a United Arab Emirate port and taken towards Iranian waters. The UK Maritime Trading Organisation said the docked ship was seized by “unauthorised personnel” while it was anchored off the coast of the United Arab E

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Experts believe breakthrough in US fentanyl crisis may have started in China

US overdose deaths have plunged, but experts warn the ‘supply shock’ from Chinese precursors may only be a temporary fix As Donald Trump travels to Beijing this week, fentanyl – and China’s role in its supply chain – remains an enduring point of acrimony in bilateral relations. At a UN meeting in March, the US again accused China of failing to stop its chemical industry selling the precursors required to make the potent synthetic opioid, while China suggested the US was shifting the blame for it

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Kuwait says it foils infiltration operation by Iran’s IRGC - Al Jazeera

Kuwait says it foils infiltration operation by Iran’s IRGC  Al Jazeera Kuwait Accuses Iran of Trying to Infiltrate Its Territory  The New York Times Kuwait says Iran attacked an island where China is helping to build a port  NPR Kuwait says it stopped armed Iranian team from attacking one of its islands  The Times of Israel Kuwait captured four IRGC-linked operatives who infiltrated their territory, Foreign Ministry says  The Jerusalem Post

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Kuwait Accuses Iran of Trying to Infiltrate Its Territory - The New York Times

Kuwait Accuses Iran of Trying to Infiltrate Its Territory  The New York Times Kuwait says it foils infiltration operation by Iran’s IRGC  Al Jazeera Kuwait says Iran attacked an island where China is helping to build a port  NPR Kuwait says it stopped armed Iranian team from attacking one of its islands  The Times of Israel Kuwait captured four IRGC-linked operatives who infiltrated their territory, Foreign Ministry says  The Jerusalem Post

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Ship operators involved in Baltimore bridge collapse charged with misconduct and obstruction - NBC News

Ship operators involved in Baltimore bridge collapse charged with misconduct and obstruction  NBC News Baltimore, Maryland news: Ship operator, employee charged in crash that caused deadly collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024  ABC7 Los Angeles Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse  The Washington Post Federal prosecutors charge operator of ship in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse  CBS News 2 foreign companies, supervisor indicted in 2024 Baltimore bridge cra

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