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Abuse survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed demand investigation into human trafficking

Abuse survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed demand investigation into human trafficking

Survivors of abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed are demanding a comprehensive investigation into human trafficking, asserting that such an inquiry is necessary to uncover the full extent of the billionaire’s alleged network. The collective No One Above (NOA), established by victims of Fayed, is urging the

Climate activists criticize Shell for profiting from Iran conflict windfall

Climate activists criticize Shell for profiting from Iran conflict windfall

Shell announced stronger‑than‑anticipated earnings of $6.9 billion (£5 billion) after its oil‑trading arm profited from surging energy prices amid the Iran conflict, drawing criticism from climate activists. Rising oil and gas prices during the Middle East turmoil enabled Europe’s largest oil and gas producer to

Jet Fuel Shortage Could Ground Travel, Reshape Vacations and History

Jet Fuel Shortage Could Ground Travel, Reshape Vacations and History

What would happen to flights if the world exhausted its oil supply? Clearly, they would be grounded. More pointedly, could airlines simply run out of aviation fuel if the Iran conflict persists and the Strait of Hormuz stays closed? This question has never arisen before. Air travel has faced unexpected

Ryanair CEO urges ban on early airport drinks amid rising misbehaviour

Ryanair CEO urges ban on early airport drinks amid rising misbehaviour

A bleary‑eyed pint at an airport bar before an early morning flight may become a thing of the past if Ryanair’s boss, Michael O’Leary, gets his way. The airline’s chief executive, no stranger to controversy, has argued that airports should be barred from serving alcohol to

Think tank urges lower UK speed limits to ease Iran war impact on consumers.

Think tank urges lower UK speed limits to ease Iran war impact on consumers.

Britain ought to cut speed limits for motorists as part of a bundle of actions aimed at softening the impact of the Iran war on households, a think‑tank has proposed. Capping legal speeds at 20 mph in urban areas and 60 mph on motorways would curb fuel demand and

Norwegian govt faces backlash over choice to restart North Sea gasfields

Norwegian govt faces backlash over choice to restart North Sea gasfields

The Norwegian government has faced strong criticism after approving plans to reopen three North Sea gas fields that were shut nearly three decades ago, aiming to offset the energy shortfall caused by the Middle East conflict. Following sharp increases in oil and gas prices after the US and Israeli strike

Is the Age of Budget Smartphones and Laptops Coming to an End?

Is the Age of Budget Smartphones and Laptops Coming to an End?

The era of inexpensive laptops, bargain smartphones and affordable gaming consoles could be ending. The reason is not newer, more advanced models but a surge in the price of computer components. Major laptop and phone makers such as Microsoft, Samsung and Dell have begun raising prices and dropping their cheapest