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Teachers will 'almost certainly strike' over pay as Iran war hits inflation
Teachers should receive a pay rise slightly above the rate of inflation for the next academic year, according to the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB), the independent pay award body
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?8 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleArchie MitchellBusiness reporterGetty ImagesDonald Trump once predicted the US-Israeli war in Iran would last no longer than six weeks. It has now entered its third month.The conflict has caused a global energy shock on a par with the oil crises of the 1970s, driving up prices of everything from fuel to groceries.Despite piling additional pressure on already hard-pressed Americans, the latest G...
Narges Mohammadi shifted to hospital after prison cardiac crisis
Narges Mohammadi shifted to hospital after prison cardiac crisis
No more runway for Spirit Airlines as budget carrier shuts down
Discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday. It had been struggling with skyrocketing fuel costs and mountains of debt. A proposed government bailout plan unraveled, leaving thousands of passengers, employees and investors in limbo. Ali Bauman reports from Newark's Liberty International Airport.
Key OPEC+ countries to discuss oil production plan for June
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 01:00 p.m. Moscow time (10:00 a.m. GMT)
CBI arrests 2 for Rs 2,700 crore fraud after extradition from UAE
India successfully repatriated two fugitives, Kamlesh Parekh and Aalok Kumar, from the UAE. Parekh, involved in a Rs 2,672 crore banking fraud, was brought to Kolkata. Kumar, a key figure in a passport forgery racket, was handed over to Haryana police in Mumbai. Both were apprehended following Interpol Red Notices.
West Bengal Elections: Exit polls for stock market, TMC to get 200+, says Didi
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed exit poll predictions, asserting Trinamool's victory with over 200 seats and accusing the BJP of manipulating markets. She urged counting agents to remain vigilant and not panic over initial postal ballot results. Meanwhile, opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari called for peace and acceptance of the mandate, warning against post-poll violence.
Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans
Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plansJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBloomberg/Getty ImagesAirlines say they are not currently facing problems with fuelTheo LeggettTransport correspondentAirlines will be able to cancel flights weeks in advance, without losing valuable take off and landing slots at busy airports, if they face fuel shortages this summer.New contingency plans have been drawn up by the government to let carriers plan ahead, helping to...
Gas carrier with Indian cargo safely traversed Hormuz — news agency
ANI reported that MT Sarv Shakti carries 46,313 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas, with twenty crewmembers on board
US urged to boost oil exports to Britain to stop the Iran fuel crisis wrecking family holidays
US urged to boost oil exports to Britain to stop the Iran fuel crisis wrecking family holidaysGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy GABRIEL MILLARD-CLOTHIER, POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 22:02, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 22:03, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Padres announce agreement for ownership transfer to Jones-Feliciano group
The San Diego Padres announced Saturday that the Seidler family has entered into a definitive agreement for the transfer of control of the franchise to a group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano, the couple who made a record-setting bid for the team.“The Padres are more than a baseball team; they are a unifying force in San Diego, rooted in community, connection, and belonging,” Jones and Feliciano said in a joint statement released by the Padres. “As life and business partners, and as a...
Government notifies FDI changes on China funds
India has eased foreign investment rules, allowing up to 100% FDI in insurance and relaxing norms for investments from neighbouring countries. Companies with up to 10% Chinese holding can now invest via the automatic route, though entities registered in China itself are excluded. These changes aim to boost capital inflows amidst a weakening rupee.
Syria becomes alternative energy corridor for oil as Hormuz effectively blo
Syria is receiving hundreds of Iraqi oil trucks hauling crude overland as an alternative energy corridor to Europe.
US electronics firm fined millions for failing to report defective ACs causing fires
A New Jersey firm, Royal Sovereign, has been fined $8 million and ordered to pay over $395,000 in restitution for concealing dangerously defective air conditioners linked to over 40 fires and one fatality. The company knowingly sold thousands of units with a faulty motor, leading to a recall and a guilty plea for violating consumer safety laws.
Nationwide gives update on £100 Fairer Share payments for 2026
More people are switching their banking current accounts to find a better deal, with Nationwide topping the current account switch rankings
Niti Aayog revamp: Centre names 2 academics; PM cites ‘rich experience’
Niti Aayog welcomes academics Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as new members, bolstering policy-making with their extensive experience. Prime Minister Modi lauded their contributions, anticipating innovation and growth.
Penybont win Play-Off final to earn European spot
Penybont win Play-Off final to earn European spotImage source, FAWImage caption, Penybont were formed in 2013 following the merger of Bridgend Town and Bryntirion AthleticByAled WilliamsBBC Sport WalesPublished2 May 2026, 19:27 BSTUpdated 40 minutes agoChris Venables and Mael Davies scored as Penybont beat Haverfordwest County 2-0 in the Cymru Premier Play-off final to qualify for the Uefa Conference League.Venables, 40, scored only his third goal of the season to give Penybont an early lead at...
Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work
Culture Banksy confirms new statue installed in central London is his work May 2, 20261:25 PM ET Anastasia Tsioulcas A statue of a man holding a flag covering his face, and signed 'Banksy', which has appeared in Waterloo Place in London, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Kin Cheung/AP hide caption toggle caption Kin Cheung/AP A statue that was erected mysteriously in central London early Wednesday has been confirmed as the work of the mischievous, often politically oriented artist Banksy. The statue dep...
Punjab records 66% GST growth in April, Arvind Kejriwal credits honest governance
Punjab records GST growth in April Arvind Kejriwal credits honest governance
LIV Golf 'could be sold for less than a pound' with future shrouded in uncertainty
The breakaway golf league that once secured nearly £4billion in Saudi Arabian backing now faces the prospect of being offloaded for a mere 75p.LIV Golf finds itself in dire financial straits following its abandonment by the Public Investment Fund, with losses mounting at approximately £75million each month.Financial analysts have offered a stark assessment of the league's survival prospects, suggesting it may struggle to continue operations past its final scheduled event in August when Saudi fun...