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Ukraine begins to flex muscle as an emerging air power, angering Russia

profits from soaring oil prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Zelenskyy said Russian internal documents seen by his foreign intelligence service admitted that Ukraine had deprived oil offloading ports of much

The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies

Iran, attacks hit QatarEnergy's LNG facilities. Energy experts tell NPR it could take several months to repair them. A return to full production capacity could take years. QatarEnergy did not respond

What does the Saudi Arabia PIF's change in approach mean for Newcastle?

Iran war, which has caused disruption to Saudi Arabia's oil exportation. But even before that, there was a clear sense that there had been a shift in approach, with budgets being tightened

Could Iran’s escalating economic crisis weaken negotiating position with US?

war-damages bill, inflation, currency devaluation, unemployment and a contraction in oil revenues combine to leave the political elite worrying how hardline they can afford to be with their US negotiators. One estimate circulating

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

company Pay My Fuel comes as petrol and diesel retailers say their staff have also [faced a jump in abuse](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c626mdvn6d5o) because of high fuel prices caused by the US-Israel war with

UK voters need to hear battle over bills and climate crisis are linked, green experts say

Iran war. “Getting the UK [out of the fossil fuel doom loop](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/11/reaching-net-zero-by-2050-cheaper-for-uk-than-one-fossil-fuel-crisis) and on to renewables would secure a [stable and affordable supply of energy](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/27/renewable-energy-will-boost-national-security-and-protect-uk-from-sabotage-minister-says). Voters face a choice

‘Can I have some, please?’: has Trump opened the door to a psychedelic future?

company stocks soaring. “The expected issuance of these three vouchers shows just how much the White House has changed its mind on psychedelics in the last six months,” Hardman added, referring to [reported discord

Campaign staffers tell NPR they make 'thousands' betting on their own candidates

company from operating, citing state gambling laws. But the federal government has sued to block those state laws to allow Kalshi and other prediction markets to operate.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1997x1997+920+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F98%2Fb1%2F02693b134b46b25e18f90225feda%2Fgettyimages-2263571512.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/02/nx-s1-5771635/trump-cftc-kalshi-polymarket-lawsuits) ### [Technology](https://www.npr.org/sections/technology/) ### [Trump