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
Inside the secretive country run by a military leader with a cult following
Few heads of state command a cult following like the young world leader and military ruler of Burkina Faso, President Ibrahim Traoré.
Posted on 8 April 2026 | 4:13 pm
What is Iran's 10-point peace plan - and what has Trump said?
Donald Trump says the US has received a "workable" peace plan from Iran after the two countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire, labelling it a "complete victory" for his nation.
Posted on 8 April 2026 | 6:37 am
Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire
Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Posted on 8 April 2026 | 1:27 am
British teen dies in Vietnam
A 19-year-old from the UK has died after a reported motorbike crash in Vietnam.
Posted on 7 April 2026 | 11:06 pm