Airports warn of 'systemic' fuel shortages due to Iran war
Airports are bracing for mass shortages of jet fuel if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen within the next three weeks, according to a trade body.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 6:05 pm
Chagos Islands deal pulled by government after Trump brands it 'act of great stupidity'
The government's Chagos Island deal has been pulled after US President Donald Trump branded it an "act of great stupidity".
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 4:46 pm
Ireland's fuel protest crisis escalates, triggering fears of panic buying
Passengers travelling to or from Dublin Airport are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys as protests over high fuel prices in Ireland continue into a fourth day.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 6:43 am
Dolce & Gabbana co-founder quits as chairman
Stefano Gabbana, the co-founder of Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, stepped down as the brand's chairman.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 6:10 am
Cuba's president has a message for Trump after the US president said the island was 'next' for a takeover
Cuba's president has said he won't step down as he pushed back against mounting US pressure for change on the island.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 5:54 am
Russia and Ukraine to hold 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have said their countries will hold a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 3:13 am
Diesel and jet fuel shortages for some time, IMF warns
The world will experience diesel and jet fuel shortages "for some time" because of the war in Iran, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Posted on 9 April 2026 | 7:59 am
Irish army called in to remove fuel depot blockades
The Irish government has asked the army to help remove vehicles blocking fuel depots as protests entered a third day.
Posted on 9 April 2026 | 6:55 am
British man in court for leading fighters in African Islamist terror group
A British man has appeared in court accused of fighting as a platoon leader for Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab.
Posted on 9 April 2026 | 5:04 am
Trump hits out at NATO after meeting alliance chief
Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of NATO after holding talks with the alliance's secretary general in Washington.
Posted on 8 April 2026 | 9:40 pm