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Suspect foiled RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ by calling police before arrest

Police are reported to be investigating whether the man got cold feet or whether the alleged call was part of the plan

The Independent UK · Sep 29

'Quantity of petrol' but no homemade bombs found in vans near RAF base, police say

A QUANTITY of petrol but no explosive devices were found in the vans that sparked a major security alert near an RAF base used by the US, police…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

‘Quantity of petrol’ but no homemade bombs found in vans near RAF base – police

Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor gave an update on the investigation on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Cheaper at pumps, costlier in bulk: Jio-bp, Nayara cap diesel sales; PSUs may follow: Report

Jio-bp and Nayara Energy have capped diesel purchases at their petrol pumps as industrial and bulk buyers shift to cheaper retail fuel, widening pressure on station inventories. The price gap between retail and bulk diesel has reached up to Rs 40 a litre, with IOC, BPCL and HPCL likely to…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Trump's Diesel Export Ban Could Backfire Spectacularly, Sending Petrol Prices Higher Before Midterm Elections

Donald Trump's proposed diesel export restrictions could reduce US refinery output, raising petrol and jet fuel prices while tightening supplies in overseas markets before the midterm elections.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Hyundai Bayon: What Makes This New SUV So Different?

Hyundai is preparing to add another SUV to its India lineup, and buyers can now get an early hold on it. The company has officially opened Hyundai Bayon bookings for a token amount of Rs 11,000 through its website and dealerships. But the booking announcement is only the beginning. Hyundai…

MyLifeXP · Sep 28

Why diverting maize for ethanol is affecting poultry farmers

Despite a record maize production last year, India’s poultry farmers are contending with higher retail prices of the poultry staple due to its increasing demand for ethanol blending. With a decline in sowing and deficient rainfall this year, experts say this is likely to get worse.

Newslaundry · Sep 28

Deepfakes are distorting this year’s Victorian election. We found out who’s most susceptible to them

The Victorian election is still months away, yet voters are already being shown events which never happened. A machete attack at a petrol station, a woman giving birth on the roadside, floodwater pouring down the steps of parliament: all “deepfakes” generated by artificial intelligence (AI), and all reportedly appearing as…

The Conversation · Sep 27

Italy's fuel crisis: SOCAR announces price cap at IP stations

State-owned Azerbaijani group SOCAR is introducing a gradual price cap on the IP network after buying Italiana Petroli; from Monday a maximum price for petrol and diesel will also apply at ENI filling stations.

Euronews · Sep 27

Africa’s mineral strength is wasted if countries don’t work together – new report

Green technologies are mineral-intensive: electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and grids need cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese, graphite and rare earths. The International Energy Agency estimates that electric cars require six times more minerals than a petrol or diesel car. A wind power plant requires about nine times more…

The Conversation · Sep 27