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What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans for Great British Grid, a government-backed entity designed to increase competition in electricity infrastructure investment and lower energy costs for consumers and businesses across Britain.
Minister denies UK faces diesel shortage after Trump threatens to ban exports
UK transport minister denies diesel shortage concerns after Trump threatens to cut US fuel exports, citing diverse supply sources and emergency stockpile reserves.
K-pop Entertainment Company Hello82 Aims to Plant a Flag in Festival Market with Inaugural 82World
K-pop entertainment company Hello82 is launching its inaugural 82World festival this weekend in Los Angeles, featuring headliners ATEEZ and P1Harmony across two days of performances and fan experiences.
‘Street Fighter’ Cast Guide: All the WWE Stars, UFC Champs and Celebs Playing Video Game Fighters in the Live-Action Movie
A new live-action “Street Fighter” movie features WWE stars Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes alongside actors like Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji in roles based on the classic fighting game characters.
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How Carney plans to sell Canada to the world’s biggest investors
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting an investment summit in Toronto to attract global capital to Canada following a deteriorating trade relationship with the United States.
Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants
UK rental costs are accelerating after a three-year slowdown, with property website Zoopla predicting annual rent rises of 4-5% by year-end as fewer homes become available for rent.
Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled
Rail passengers in Britain will gain automatic rights to travel on competing operators’ trains at no extra cost when their service is cancelled, effective later this week.
Thames Water redraws mega-reservoir plan amid local opposition
Thames Water has revised plans for a massive Oxfordshire reservoir amid local opposition and cost concerns, with estimates climbing to £5.5bn-£7.5bn from an initial £2.2bn projection.
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary won an award at Venice Film Festival.
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Syria’s government raised fuel prices by up to 40 percent on diesel and 28 percent on petrol, sparking protests in multiple cities and highway blockades.
Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine
An animated map traces the expansion of Israeli settlements across Palestinian territories in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, now housing approximately 750,000 Israelis across 163 illegal communities.
US Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, Washington Post reports
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts faces potential bankruptcy and possible closure as early as Tuesday, with its Trump-led board considering renaming the venue to secure funding and avert financial collapse.
Why Bangladesh has lost 1,000 lives to measles despite record vaccine drive
Bangladesh faces a measles epidemic that has killed over 1,000 people since March despite vaccinating nearly 20 million children in an emergency campaign launched in April.
Yemen gov’t forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s government forces advanced in Taiz province against Houthis with air support, while the Houthis claimed attacking Saudi Arabia with dozens of missiles and drones targeting military facilities.
At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece
A migrant boat sank off a Greek island near Crete, leaving one person dead and 25 missing, while 51 others were rescued by nearby vessels.
Trump: US president’s comments on a united Ireland may have targeted an audience across the Atlantic
During a visit to Ireland, President Trump expressed support for eventual Irish unification, prompting debate over whether the remarks signal a policy shift or target Irish-American voters ahead of midterm elections.