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Drivers paid higher fuel prices after supermarkets increased margins – watchdog

Increased supermarket profit margins led to drivers paying an extra 6p per litre for fuel last year, an investigation has found. Asda has also...

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Ukraine war: Award-winning writer Victoria Amelina dies after Kramatorsk missile strike

Award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from injuries she suffered after a Russian missile hit a pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk on Tuesday. The...

World

At least seven Palestinians killed as Israeli airstrikes target West Bank city of Jenin

The Israeli military has carried out airstrikes on the northern West Bank town of Jenin overnight, and large numbers of soldiers were reported in...

World

Firefighter dies after another night of violence in France

A firefighter has died in France after responding to a blaze in an underground car park, the interior minister has said. Gerald Darmanin said...

Missing Texas teenager found alive more than eight years after disappearance

A missing Texas teenager has been found alive after disappearing more than eight years ago. Rudy Farias was reported missing from Houston, Texas on...

Business

Rail passengers warned of six days of disruption as train drivers refuse to work overtime

???????Disruption to rail journeys are expected across the country this week as train drivers refuse to work overtime for six days. ASLEF announced last...

Business

Elon Musk jokes about Twitter’s new reading limits after users vent fury

Elon Musk has joked about Twitter’s temporary daily reading limits after users vented their fury over the site’s new limitations. “Oh the irony of...

Business

NHS boss issues warning over ‘cruel’ gambling addiction as record numbers seek help

The boss of NHS England has warned about the dangers of “touch of a button” bets after a record number of people sought help...

Business

‘Water cremations’ to be offered in UK to reduce funeral sector’s environmental impact

Co-op Funeralcare has announced plans to offer a new form of burial as a sustainable alternative to traditional burials or cremation. The UK’s largest...

Sports

‘So cool’: Van Gisbergen wins Cup Series debut

Associated Press Jul 2, 2023, 09:57 PM ET CHICAGO — When Shane van Gisbergen got the call from Justin Marks, it reignited his interest...

Environment

Wind turbine troubles have sent one stock tumbling. There are fears it could be a much wider issue

Costly failures at wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa last month sent shares of parent company Siemens Energy tumbling, and analysts are concerned about wider...

World

France riots: Grandmother of teen shot by police appeals for calm as 3,000 arrested during unrest

The grandmother of the teenager whose death sparked riots across France has appealed for calm, as the total number of arrests has risen above...

World

France riots: The ‘double discrimination’ and racism fuelling and widespread looting and vandalism

Anger, resentment, grief – that is the message from Marseille. In France’s second city, deep-rooted frustrations have bubbled over into looting and vandalism. Kaouther...

World

Ukraine war: Award-winning writer Victoria Amelina dies after Kramatorsk missile strike

Award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from injuries sustained after a Russian missile hit a pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk on Tuesday. The 37-year-old...

World

Narendra Modi: Why India’s leader is being courted by the West

Narendra Modi has been doing the rounds on the international stage – most recently meeting US President Joe Biden in Washington, where he received...

Sports

Kershaw headlines All-Star pitchers, reserves

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterJul 2, 2023, 06:00 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. The...

Sports

‘Count me in’: Alonso eyes 3rd HR Derby crown

ESPN News Services Jul 2, 2023, 09:00 PM ET NEW YORK — Mets slugger Pete Alonso will participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby...

Sports

Yankees’ Boone ejected for fifth time this season

ESPN News Services Jul 2, 2023, 04:10 PM ET ST. LOUIS — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for the fifth time...

Sports

NHL free agency 2023: Grades for Bertuzzi, Duchene, other big signings

The NHL free agency signing period for 2023 is underway. For each key deal, ESPN NHL reporter Greg Wyshynski will assess the player’s fit...

Wolverhampton: Shots fired at wedding party with over 100 guests before ‘gun was fired back towards attacker’

A major investigation is under way after shots were fired at a wedding in Wolverhampton. No one was injured in the shooting which took...