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- 1Russia rations fuel after Ukrainian drone strikesβRussia begins rationing fuel after massive drone strike as Ukrainian tech trumps Putinβs jet drones
Russia has started rationing fuel following a large Ukrainian drone strike that hit fuel infrastructure. Reports say Ukrainian long-range drone technology is outmatching Russia's jet-powered drones, forcing Moscow to restrict petrol supplies in parts of the country. The strikes mark an escalation in the drone war between the two countries, with Ukraine targeting refineries and depots deep inside Russian territory.
- 2China halts October fuel exportsβΌBREAKING: China halts October exports of diesel, gasoline, & jet fuel.
China has suspended exports of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel for October, a rare and sweeping halt to refined product shipments. Observers say the move could tighten global fuel supplies and push up prices, and speculation is focused on whether Beijing is prioritising domestic stockpiling and energy security amid rising regional tensions.
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Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, is at the center of reports about her use of a luxury jet tied to businessman Daniel Vorcaro. Outlets report she canceled booked flights on the aircraft immediately after Vorcaro's arrest, while a photo of Moraes disembarking from a plane linked to Vorcaro has been confirmed as authentic. Reports detail the jet's luxury amenities, fueling debate over ties between the justice's family and the arrested banker.
- 4China reported to have suspended most oil exportsβBREAKING: China has suspended all oil exports except to Hong Kong and Macau. PetroChina has cancelled most gasoline and
Reports circulating online claim China has suspended all oil exports except to Hong Kong and Macau, with PetroChina cancelling most gasoline and jet fuel shipments abroad. There is no confirmation so far from Chinese authorities or PetroChina, and the scale and duration of the reported suspension remain unknown. The claim is drawing attention because of its potential impact on global fuel supply and prices.
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Two US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets made an unscheduled landing at Shannon Airport in Ireland after declaring a fuel emergency. The aircraft diverted safely, and the incident has drawn attention among aviation watchers and regional news outlets monitoring US military transits through Irish airspace.
- 6Robotic arm begins fuel removal at wrecked Fukushima reactorβΌA 72-foot robotic arm began squeezing into a wrecked reactor in Japan through a 22-inch opening on Friday, with months of cutting steel out of its path by water jet ahead of it, and the two grabs before it recovered less than a gram of the 880 tons still in the pla
A 72-foot robotic arm has begun working its way into one of Fukushima Daiichi's damaged reactors in Japan through a 22-inch opening, after operators cut away obstructing steel with water jets. The delicate operation is meant to retrieve melted fuel debris, but two earlier attempts recovered less than a gram of the roughly 880 tons still inside the plant, underlining how slow and difficult the cleanup remains more than a decade after the disaster.
- 7Chinese refiners suspend October fuel exportsβBREAKING: Chinese refiners have suspended October fuel exports outside Hong Kong and Macau, per Reuters. Beijing is prot
Chinese refiners have suspended fuel exports scheduled for October outside Hong Kong and Macau, according to Reuters. PetroChina has cancelled gasoline and jet-fuel cargoes, and Beijing is reportedly prioritising domestic supply. The move removes additional volumes from already tight diesel markets, raising concerns about fuel availability and prices across Asia.
- 8Critics say low UK private jet tax fuels climate crisis and inequalityβΌ# UK Low private jet tax 'fuels climate crisis, inequality' Brendan Montague Andy Burnham, the prime minister and leader
Campaigners and commentators in the UK are pressing for higher taxes on private jet fuel, arguing the current low levy worsens both the climate crisis and inequality. Writer Brendan Montague notes that only around seven per cent of voters back the existing low tax, and points to Labour leader Andy Burnham's search for cheap, popular policies as a chance to change it.
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Rising fuel surcharges are being blamed for softening travel demand in the Philippines, as airlines pass higher jet fuel costs on to passengers. Higher ticket prices are reportedly discouraging both domestic and international trips, adding pressure on the country's travel and tourism sector at a time when carriers and operators were counting on a rebound in bookings.