Trump says the U.S. may ask Europe to release emergency diesel stocks as high prices squeeze consumers and businesses. Europe has made no public commitment, while Washington is also considering a U.S. diesel export ban.
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Brazil’s attorney general is seeking an investigation after The Guardian reported that the Trump administration planned funding for groups opposing Brazil’s Supreme Court. The dispute comes days before a close presidential election.
Putin warned that Russia could use nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad were attacked or cut off, while NATO rejected claims that its activities threatened Moscow. He also ruled out a reciprocal halt to long-range strikes with Ukraine.
Fires, school blockades and transport disruptions marked another day of student protests across France over staffing and school conditions. The BBC reported 1,949 arrests and 305 injured police officers Thursday.
Britain and European partners are discussing emergency diesel reserves as President Donald Trump considers restricting US exports. UK diesel prices are already at record highs, near £2 a litre.
British police arrested a dual U.K.-Iranian national as they investigate suspicious activity near RAF Fairford, a base used by U.S. bombers. Britain’s prime minister says there are indications of Iranian involvement, which Tehran denies.
British counter-terrorism police have arrested a UK-Iranian dual national in an investigation into an incident near RAF Fairford. Five other men remain on bail as police examine possible foreign state involvement.
A SpaceX capsule is carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month mission. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk’s wife is due to give birth to their third child while he is in orbit.