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Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that a suspected plot targeting Royal Air Force (RAF) base Fairford was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), raising the diplomatic stakes over the largely unexplained incident for which Tehran has denied any responsibility. “We will not tolerate these threats on our soil,” Burnham told parliament on Monday, adding that the government, “will crack down on Iran’s use of criminal networks, using our full range of powers to target them and their funding streams”. “We will bring further sanctions to restrict the capacity of Iran and the IRGC to do us harm”, he said. The incident near the airbase in southern England occurred in the early hours of September 27 when  five British men  in their 20s were arrested on suspected “terrorism” and explosives offences. Police said they found a supply of petrol in three vans linked to the suspects, but no explosives. They  were later rele...

WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday defended a diesel oil deal  he made with Russia as lawmakers from both parties complained the agreement appears to ​violate US law barring imports of Russian energy until Moscow ends its ‌aggression against Ukraine. Trump said he is taking steps to bring down high fuel prices, which are jeopardizing Republican chances in the November 3 midterm elections.  Prices have shot up since he launched ​a war against Iran  seven months ago but he blames Ukraine's attacks on Russian ​oil refineries as a leading factor. "I made the right choice for ⁠the American People — ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST! President DONALD J. TRUMP," Trump said in a ​social media post. Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to ​global markets, and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel designed to deprive Moscow of revenue for its war on Ukraine.   On Sunday a group of Repub...

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to push for closer relations with the European Union, confirming he will attend a bilateral summit in Brussels next month. Addressing parliament on Monday, Burnham  said parts of the trade deal agreed with the EU after the UK voted to leave in 2016 would be renegotiated. Burnham said that the British public would be “the boss” at every stage of renegotiating Britain’s relationship with the EU and that he wanted “serious dialogue” about long-term ties. He told members of parliament that his focus at the summit would be  boosting growth  in the economy and controlling illegal immigration. Among the topics of discussion at November’s summit are cutting bureaucracy for British food exports and emissions trading, as well as a “new youth experience scheme” and deeper cooperation on immigration. The prime minister, who came into office in July, said the agreements could reverse some of the “damage” done to the post-Brexit Br...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will release details of his meetings with senior figures at Manchester City following criticism of his comments in the wake of the club being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. An independent commission found  City had broken rules  over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018 by creating "sham" contracts with commercial partners to secretly funnel more than £830m into their football operations. Burnham's previous role as mayor of Greater Manchester has led to questions about his relationship with City's Abu Dhabi ownership, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demanding No 10 release all details of meetings between the prime minister and senior figures at the club. "I've been asked by the leader of the opposition to publish details of my meetings, which I'm happy to do and I'm going to," Burnham told the Rest is Politics podcast. ...

US President Donald Trump has said he thinks "it's time for Ukraine to get a new president" as he responded to Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism of the US diesel deal with Russia. The Ukrainian president warned a new deal to release millions of tonnes of Russian diesel into the US would provide Moscow with money to continue its war against his nation, calling it a gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump told reporters outside the White House on Saturday that Zelensky "wants to make problems for the world" by continuing to authorise attacks on Russian refineries. "He'd better damn well stop," Trump said, before suggesting Ukraine should "get a new leader who can make a deal". Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 the country has been under martial law, meaning elections are suspended. Global fuel supplies, including diesel, have been severely limited by the war against Iran launched by the US and Israel, which led to th...

Any doubts about the commitment of Manchester City's players, amid the English club's conviction for financial breaches in the Premier League? The team's star, Erling Haaland, was among the first to speak out. Spanish newspaper AS  published Haaland's comments during an interview with the club's official media, ahead of the Sky Blues' trip to face Liverpool at Anfield. Without touching on the independent commission's decision to convict Manchester City, the Norwegian spoke instead about how attached he is to the club. "This place matters a lot to me, and the United Kingdom in general," the striker said. "My family has lived here for 10 years. It's a special place for us." He added: "Manchester City matters a lot to me, and so do the fans. I'm a supporter of the club myself and I feel I belong to them." "We have to stay united, support each other and be positive," he stressed. "Whate...

Cristiano Ronaldo kept it short after Al-Nassr's 3-0 win over Al-Diriyah in the eighth round of the Saudi Roshn League. The Portugal captain had found the net again, edging a step closer to the historic landmark of 1,000 career goals. "Mission accomplished.. on to the next match," Ronaldo wrote on his social media accounts, drawing a line under this fixture and turning his focus to Al-Nassr's next test. That strike took his tally to 980. Just 20 goals now stand between him and the 1,000 barrier, a figure he wants to reach before his professional career comes to an end. The goal was Ronaldo's fourth in this season's Saudi League, following strikes against Al-Riyadh, Al-Taawoun and Abha as he keeps up his attacking output in Al-Nassr's push for silverware. Al-Nassr's captain presses on towards that historic number. His supporters are waiting for the next milestones, hoping to see him pull off something exceptional in t...

United States President Donald Trump said that Russia has agreed to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to global markets amid discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. The president added that Russia would deliver an additional 3 million tonnes of fuel “within a short period of time”. He said that the country would supply 500,000 tonnes in November. The Kremlin said Putin told Trump on Friday that Russia was ready “to supply oil” to the US and world markets. “The Russian side reaffirmed its readiness to supply oil and oil products to the American and world markets,” the Kremlin said regarding the ...

JAŸ-Z  and  Rihanna ‘s business relationship is on the verge of entering its next phase, as Hov’s investment firm is reportedly set to acquire a sizable ownership stake in Rihanna’s  Fenty Beauty  brand. According to Puck , sources close to the deal say Jay-Z’s  MarcyPen  Capital Partners is in the process of purchasing the 50% stake in Fenty Beauty currently held by LVMH. Terms of the potential deal, which could reportedly be finalized within weeks, are currently undisclosed. MarcyPen has not yet responded to a request for comment. LVMH partnered with Rihanna to help develop and create Fenty Beauty in 2016. The brand launched in 2017 alongside Kendo Brands, with Fenty Beauty becoming an instant success, reportedly grossing  $100 million in sales in its first 100 days on the market. However, the brand's initial dominance  has gradually waned, according to insiders, as competing brands have encroached on Fenty Beauty’s market share...

WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared ​Kushner will meet Ukrainian representatives on Friday in Miami to discuss new ‌ideas and try to produce a unified proposal for resolving the war in Ukraine, an American source familiar with the plan said on Thursday. Earlier on Thursday, US Secretary of State ​Marco Rubio said the conflict was at a dangerous statemate . President Donald ​Trump this week said he planned to talk to Russian ⁠President Vladimir Putin by phone soon. Trump, whose efforts to resolve the conflict ​have so far not succeeded, has been trying to arrange trilateral talks ​between Russia, the US and Ukraine. The source said Witkoff and Kushner would hold a working session with the Ukrainians to discuss "new ideas and proposals that American negotiators began developing ​with the Russians and Ukrainians during their recent visit to the ​region". The meeting will include representatives from the White House National Security Counci...

ABUJA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Nigeria's economy is expected to ‌grow by an average of 4.4% a year through 2028, with inflation and poverty declining if the government sustains reforms and improves service ​delivery, the World Bank said on Thursday. In its latest ​Nigeria Development Update, the lender said reforms including ⁠the removal of petrol subsidies and exchange-rate changes had ​boosted revenues available to state governments, creating scope for higher ​spending on infrastructure, education and healthcare Nigeria's economy grew 4.2% in the first half of 2026, up from 3.9% in 2025, driven mainly by ​services and agriculture, while inflation is projected to ease ​to around 12% by 2028 from around 15%, the World Bank said Taiwo ‌Oyedele, ⁠minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, said at an event where the report was presented that reforms had helped stabilise the economy and put it on ​a path to ​faster growth Oyedele ⁠said Nigeria's economy...

Pep Guardiola will be back at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night to show public support for Manchester City  after the 115 guilty verdicts. The Catalan left in summer after 10 years in charge but will be in attendance as the Blues take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League .  Guardiola had said when he left City that he would speak  when a verdict was announced 'if he could be found' - but spoke on social media the day after news of the club's guilt was reported in the media. He wrote: "I want every single fan to know I am here; more than ever. I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran [Soriano, CEO], the players, staff, Enzo [Maresca] and you,  our unique supporters. Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all." The former City boss had planned to stay in the background to allow his successor Enzo Maresca the best chance of success. However, Guardiola - whose own legacy has...

The United States and Saudi Arabia have condoled with Nigeria over the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda , Ondo state on Monday, killing all the 2o personnel and five crew members on board. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin City to Lagos when it crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje LGA. Ehimen Ejodame, director of public relations and information at NAF, said the aircraft had 20 personnel and five crew members. No survivors were found. He added that Kelvin Aneke, the chief of air staff, had directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances  surrounding the accident. In a statement on Tuesday, the US mission in Nigeria condoled with the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased NAF personnel. “We stand with the people of Nigeria and remain committed to our strong security partnership,” the statement reads. In a separate statement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also expressed its sympathies to Ni...