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Frustrated psychiatrists and lawyers say an alarming uptick in homicides by people with psychosis is a triple tragedy for perpetrators, victims and the wider public because many of the deaths could have been prevented.

A new Climate Central analysis measures how many shooting incidents are linked to rising heat.

The Nigerian Air Force says it flew over 6,100 hours and used nearly 10m litres of fuel in security operations between November 2025 and September 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-flew-6100-hours-consumed-10m-litres-fuel-spokesman/

Maximalist negotiating positions by both the US and Iran have prevented an end to the Middle East conflict, amid worrying signs of the war escalating, a former prime minister of Pakistan told The National. “I think when you go for a maximalist position, that's a stumbling block,” Anwaar Ul Haq Kakar said in a rare interview from Islamabad. “I think both side

The project has been blamed for a host of problems, from dwindling catches to floods, fuelling opposition to green energy projects as fuel costs soar.

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<p>The information ministry on Saturday rebutted the Afghan Taliban’s stance that it lacked the “capabilities” to fuel insecurity in other countries and criticised it for resorting to “diversionary allegations” instead of preventing the use of Afghanistan’s soil for terrorist attacks against Pakistan.</p> <p>The ministry’s rebuttal comes after spokesperson f

<p>The information ministry on Saturday rebutted the Afghan Taliban’s stance that it lacked the “capabilities” to fuel insecurity in other countries and criticised it for resorting to “diversionary allegations” instead of preventing the use of Afghanistan’s soil for terrorist attacks against Pakistan.</p> <p>The ministry’s rebuttal comes after spokesperson f

Sudan is suffering from a cost-of-living crisis affecting millions across the country.

Havana is urging Ottawa not to drop its public opposition to the decades-long U.S. embargo as Washington ramps up pressure on countries supporting Cuba.

OTTAWA — Havana is urging Ottawa not to drop its public opposition to the decades-long U.S. embargo as Washington ramps up pressure on countries supporting Cuba.

The incident reportedly occurred while diesel was being poured into the truck from the tipper

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<p>• PPDA chairman says pricing remains an issue<br>• JI demands meeting with PM ‘this week’ to resolve levy issue</p> <p>ISLAMABAD: Even as talks between the Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and the government to reduce the fuel levy remained ‘inconclusive’, petroleum dealers on Friday urged consumers not to resort to panic buying, as excessive purchases could create m

Could this Lincoln University trial change the way we grow produce?

Adam cannot afford to say no. Unlike most drivers of Beirut’s “servees ” – shared taxis, the most common form of public transport in Lebanon 's capital – he picks up almost anyone looking for a ride, even if it is for less than the set rate. “A lot of customers can’t afford the fare , so they offer 200,000 lira ($2.20) or less,” he told The National as he dr

The box office success of “La Bola Negra,” handled by Elastica Films, has given Spain’s independent film distribution sector a timely boost. The momentum comes as Valladolid’s Merci market enters its sixth edition, its first since the death of José Luis Cienfuegos, the director of Valladolid, known in Spain as the Seminci, who helped build […]

The Trump administration said using the DPA funding will increase refining output and lower fuel prices for Americans. Experts are skeptical.

<p>ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation rose to 11.85 per cent year-on-year in the week ending October 22, driven largely by wheat flour prices, according to <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="https://www.pbs.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Executive-Summary-SPI-Report_22.10.2026.pdf">official data</a> released by the Paki

It has also reduced the VAT for scheduled airlines fuelling at airports other than Chennai from 29% to 1%. The rate has been reduced from 5% to 1% for scheduled airlines operating aircraft with a maximum take-off mass of less than 40,000 kg and fuelling at airports other than Chennai

<p>Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in Uganda</p><p>Health officials across Africa are racing to determine how Nigeria’s first Ebola patient ⁠in more than a decade ⁠became infected, amid fears ​the outbreak could spread further after reaching a fourth African country.</p><p>The Swiss fo

As more Grand Theft Auto 6 previews roll out, one topic seems to be proving pretty controversial among fans--the realistic need to refuel your vehicle. Some players think it's a little egregious of Rockstar to force you to hunt down gasoline, while others consider that because of the game's other realistic mechanisms--like relationships , working out, and es

If you're planning to fly this holiday season, be prepared to pay more than you did last year. The price of jet fuel — one of airlines' biggest expenses — is close to an all-time high in the U.S.<br><br>

The rise of a middle class that travels more and increasingly eats at plush establishments is creating demand for high-end hospitality workers.

Shoppers railed against Aldi’s self-serve checkouts when they rolled out in 2024 – but now they’re frustrated to find them often closed.

<p>Ahead of next month’s midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038164">strikes </a>on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches.</p> <p>However, analysts say the main driver of higher fuel prices remains the US–Iran war.</p> <h

New Zealand's short asparagus season is underway, but rising costs are squeezing growers.

UAE authorities are working to tackle an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed the incident early on Friday morning. The spill is the cause of a strong smell that residents of Dubai and the northern emirates have reported in recent days, it said. The ministry did not name the vessel, but in

UAE authorities are working to tackle an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed the incident early on Friday morning. The spill is the cause of a strong smell that residents of Dubai and the northern emirates have reported in recent days, it said. The ministry did not name the vessel, but in

The NLC and TUC have threatened nationwide action after a meeting with the FG ended in a deadlock, giving the government until Tuesday to resolve wage dema Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-gives-fg-tuesday-to-resolve-wage-fuel-prices/

An analysis of the Tinubu government’s N66 fuel discount, questioning its real impact on Nigerians amid rising living costs and other economic reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/beyond-tinubus-n66-fuel-discount/

With less than two weeks before the midterm elections, Meta made clear that Mark Zuckerberg is staying in California if the wealth tax passes.

Former Huskies Gabby Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes and Kaitlyn Chen look to help Golden State even the Finals.

Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.

Increasing flights, traffic and data centre expansion complicating efforts to switch from carbon-polluting fuels

A nuclear fuel assembly that had tipped over was successfully retrieved from the soon-to-be-restarted Palisades nuclear reactor in Michigan but controversy over the restart has been escalated to Congress. On Wednesday, owners of the Holtec International reactor said “technical ingenuity” would allow efforts to resume operations at the plant to continue. “Whe

A nuclear fuel assembly that had tipped over was successfully retrieved from the soon-to-be-restarted Palisades nuclear reactor in Michigan but controversy over the restart has been escalated to Congress. On Wednesday, owners of the Holtec International reactor said “technical ingenuity” would allow efforts to resume operations at the plant to continue. “Whe

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The rate is up for review next week and is expected to increase, probably by 25 basis points.

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Raghad and Raad's family had to flee their home on foot because of the fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis.

A veteran North Korea analyst tells CBS News "a change in the situation" along the DMZ, and a warning from the North, are cause for concern.

A public health expert has warned that exposure to pornography may fuel child sexual abuse by lowering inhibitions and blurring the lines of right and wron Read More: https://punchng.com/why-pornography-may-fuel-child-sexual-abuse-expert/

Drone attacks on supply lines and safe cities are taking a devastating toll on civilians.

Odysseus and his intrepid crew sailed through Comcast’s latest quarter as Universal surpassed $5 billion at the global box office, led by the The Odyssey, now Universal’s highest-grossing film of all time. The Christopher Nolan smash based on Homer’s epic has grossed nearly $1.9 billion worldwide since its July opening and set all sort of […]

It's the fourth major U.S. carrier to cut its 2026 forecast this month because of a spike in fuel costs.

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A Waikato asparagus grower says it "nigh on impossible" to pass extra freight costs growers are facing on to cash-strapped consumers.

The average selling price of a mobile phone in Singapore has risen nearly 12 per cent since 2023, reaching S$1,000 this year, data shows.

Angel Reese kept the Dream rolling in Game 3 with a 97-71 win as Atlanta took a 2-1 lead over the Valkyries in the WNBA Finals.

Sunbeth Energies Limited has opened a new self-service fuel station in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, allowing customers to pay and dispense fuel themselves. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-takes-self-service-fuelling-to-ssouth/

This November, voters in Virginia, Nevada, Missouri and Idaho will decide on the future of reproductive rights. In deeply red Idaho, a citizen-led initiative faces an uphill battle to restore some abortion rights. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports on whether the fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade and frustration over the current law will be

Southwest Airlines became the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices.

Political reactions to Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement range from cautious GNU endorsement to fierce opposition dismissals of fuel levy cuts as electioneering.

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Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

<p>The energy secretary’s trip north provokes Hoyle’s futile rage, while ITV’s Reform exposé leaves Zia Yusuf immensely sad</p><p>When is a licence not a licence? When it’s a new licence that is an old licence. After months of faffing around – there were the small matters of a party conference and a byelection to negotiate first – the government finally <a h