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Trump Administration to pay $1.7b to stop two US wind farms

TotalEnergies will instead invest the money in natural gas, shale gas and oil drilling.

Two young pilots confirmed as victims of New York runway collision

'Stop, truck one, stop!' an air traffic controller said moments before the collision.

Pentagon officials weigh deployment of airborne troops for Iran war

New York Times: These forces could be used to seize Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub.

Thousands have swooned over this MAGA dream girl. She’s made with AI

Experts say Jessica Foster’s rise shows how AI-generated women can capture attention.

Iran war: How economic shock could become long-term damage

New York Times: Targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf has ongoing impacts.

Sarah Ferguson denies claims about proposed reality TV series on cloning late Queen’s corgis

Muick and Sandy, now with Sarah and Prince Andrew, were the late Queen's last corgis.

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies aged 43

The Ukrainian-born tech magnate bought OnlyFans in 2018 and lived in Florida.

Man in UK accused of freezing mother's corpse and spending from her bank accounts

The businessman is charged with preventing the burial of his 89yo mum.

About 140,000 families to get $50 a week to help with high fuel prices

The boost is expected to cost about $373 million and last no more than a year.

Iran war: How economic shock could become long-term damage

New York Times: Targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf has ongoing impacts.

Govt announces major fuel import step at post-Cabinet press conference

Pressures are being felt at the pump over the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Under Trump, legal immigration to US is falling from most countries

Largest declines compared to same period in 2024, for India, China and the Philippines.

How much fuel does NZ have left? Government reveals latest figures

The Government is moving to a twice-weekly update on the nation's fuel stocks.

Iran war: Reeling from the oil shock and ‘running out of ideas’

New York Times: Supply shortages from Mideast have rippled through Asia, upending lives.

Watch: Four Jewish-run ambulances targeted in London firebomb attack

An Iran-linked Shi'ite group has posted a video online claiming the arson.

Price jumps at US petrol pumps as war hits home

New York Times: Some drivers are filling up as a hedge against future higher prices.

Trump calls off Iran power plant strikes after 'very good' talks, which Iran denies

Trump says he ordered a five-day pause on strikes while secret talks continue.