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UK van drivers face extra £2.5bn in diesel costs this year, figures show
UK van drivers face £2.5bn in additional diesel costs this year as pump prices surge to record levels, prompting calls for the government to scrap planned fuel duty increases.
Thousands of homeowners face adjustable-rate mortgage resets — and much higher payments
About 150,000 homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages face their first rate adjustment this year, with some experiencing monthly payment increases exceeding $1,000 as rates have risen since they obtained their loans.
Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase
UK airport drop-off charges face government review after rising by roughly a third since summer 2025, with prices at major airports jumping significantly higher.
Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police
Mauritius imposed an overnight curfew following the worst riots in decades after a woman was shot by police during protests over water shortages and living costs.
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Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel belt set to hit record levels this year
Islamist extremist violence in Africa’s Sahel region is projected to reach record levels this year, with al-Qaida and Islamic State-linked groups expanding territorial control across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in 3 years
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time in over three years, aiming to combat persistent inflation driven partly by geopolitical tensions.
21 million women live in U.S. counties with limited birth control access
About 21.4 million women in the U.S. live in counties with limited access to subsidized birth control, according to a new analysis from reproductive policy organizations.
The 500 colleges where former students aren’t repaying their loans, and why
Five hundred U.S. colleges now have at least 40% of recent federal loan borrowers in nonpayment, with mostly for-profit institutions accounting for the majority of troubled schools, raising concerns about accountability and taxpayer losses.
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for serving dessert topped with ants
A Seoul Michelin-starred restaurant was fined for serving dessert topped with unapproved ants, violating South Korean food safety regulations that permit only 10 insect species.
EU chief opens door for Canada to become ‘associate member’
The European Commission president backed proposals for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member, citing shared values on democracy, security, and trade amid tensions with the US.
Ferocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Brazil’s supreme court faces its gravest crisis since democratization as rival judges clash publicly weeks before the presidential election, roiling the nation’s political landscape.
American Airlines announces Trump Accounts matching program
American Airlines announced it will match the federal $1,000 Trump Account contribution with an additional $1,000 for eligible employees’ children, joining over 50 companies offering similar programs.
Trump admin targets tax-exempt status at private colleges — threatening a key tax break for donations
The Trump administration proposed revoking federal tax-exempt status for thousands of private schools that use race in admissions or student aid decisions, potentially affecting donations and scholarships.
Trump pushes Fed for lower rates, but consumers may be better off with a hike, experts say
President Trump urges the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates ahead of its September meeting, but economists argue rate increases may better serve consumers by combating inflation pressures.
Trump’s proposed $5,000 election dividend checks could fuel inflation, economists say
President Trump proposed $5,000 dividend checks to American adults, but economists warn the plan could worsen inflation and increase the federal deficit without becoming law.
UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills
Over 120 organizations including major businesses and charities have urged the UK chancellor to remove levies from energy bills, claiming the charges could be reduced by up to £250 annually per household.