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Household energy bills in Great Britain ‘could rise to almost £2,000 a year’ amid Iran war shock
Consultancy’s forecast of £1,972 annual dual fuel bill follows conflict pushing UK’s gas market past three-year highsBus
Madagascar’s military ruler decrees that ministers must pass lie detector tests
Michael Randrianirina, who sacked PM and cabinet without explanation, claims measure is to root out corruptionMadagascar
US strikes back at Iran-linked hacking group
US strikes back at Iranlinked hacking group
Pentagon plans to keep National Guard in DC into 2029, 2 US officials say
Pentagon plans to maintain National Guard's mission in DC until Jan. 20 2029, through the rest of President Donald Trump
Julian Nagelsmann cites Eddie Howe’s tactics as one reason for Nick Woltemade’s form woes: “He won’t be 80 meters away from goal with us.”
At the very end of his DFB press conference on Thursday afternoon, German national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann too