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US diesel prices hit an all-time-high -- Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

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Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs -- The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began -- The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says -- Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

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Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century -- The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Range Rover launches first fully electric model -- The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.

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Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living -- The Swedish retailer has seen revenue decline as the rising cost of living reduces people's ability to buy new furniture.

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Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut -- The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

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Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, US judge rules -- The company has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.

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Pizza-making robots promised the future. The results are half-baked -- A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

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