Guy Birchall
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Guy Birchall is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories with a particular interest in freedom of expression and social issues.
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Ship Carrying ‘Stolen’ Ukrainian Grain Will Not Unload in Israel, Kyiv Says
The vessel’s cargo had prompted a diplomatic spat between Kyiv and Jerulsalem.
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Global Oil Price Retreats After Hitting 4-Year High as Iran War Deadlock Continues
Brent crude rose above $126 per barrel in early trading on April 30 for the first time since 2022.
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EU to Subsidize Up to 70 Percent of Extra Fuel Costs for Key Industries Amid Iran War
Farming, fishery, and transport companies will be eligible for compensation because of price hikes in fuels and fertilizers.
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Europe’s Small Airports Under ‘Existential Threat’ If Fuel Shortages Cause Cancellations, Says Trade Body
The Airports Council International Europe said the spike in fuel costs is ’resulting in air fare increases and tight capacity management by airlines.’
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Ukraine Says Israel Buying ‘Stolen’ Grain From Russia Not ‘Legitimate Business’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is preparing sanctions against those profiting from the sale.
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DHS to Vet Immigrants for ‘Extremist Views’
‘Espousing terrorist ideologies’ and ’expressing hatred for American values’ were cited as views that ‘warrant closer scrutiny’ from immigration officers.
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Global Military Spending Hit Nearly $2.9 Trillion in 2025
The United States remained the largest spender, despite a multibillion-dollar reduction in military aid to Ukraine.
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Trump Urges Congress to Update Law to Ensure Access to CBD Products
‘I am calling on Congress to update the Law to ensure that Americans can continue to access the full-spectrum CBD products,’ the president said.
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Norway Moves to Ban Social Media for Children
The minority Labour government in Oslo said it would hold tech companies responsible for verifying the age of users.
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EU Formally Approves Ukraine Loan and 20th Anti-Russia Sanctions Package
The moves were allowed to go forward after Hungary dropped its veto of the loan on April 22.
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Ship Carrying ‘Stolen’ Ukrainian Grain Will Not Unload in Israel, Kyiv Says
The vessel’s cargo had prompted a diplomatic spat between Kyiv and Jerulsalem.
|
Global Oil Price Retreats After Hitting 4-Year High as Iran War Deadlock Continues
Brent crude rose above $126 per barrel in early trading on April 30 for the first time since 2022.
|
EU to Subsidize Up to 70 Percent of Extra Fuel Costs for Key Industries Amid Iran War
Farming, fishery, and transport companies will be eligible for compensation because of price hikes in fuels and fertilizers.
|
Europe’s Small Airports Under ‘Existential Threat’ If Fuel Shortages Cause Cancellations, Says Trade Body
The Airports Council International Europe said the spike in fuel costs is ’resulting in air fare increases and tight capacity management by airlines.’
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Ukraine Says Israel Buying ‘Stolen’ Grain From Russia Not ‘Legitimate Business’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is preparing sanctions against those profiting from the sale.
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DHS to Vet Immigrants for ‘Extremist Views’
‘Espousing terrorist ideologies’ and ’expressing hatred for American values’ were cited as views that ‘warrant closer scrutiny’ from immigration officers.
|
Global Military Spending Hit Nearly $2.9 Trillion in 2025
The United States remained the largest spender, despite a multibillion-dollar reduction in military aid to Ukraine.
|
Trump Urges Congress to Update Law to Ensure Access to CBD Products
‘I am calling on Congress to update the Law to ensure that Americans can continue to access the full-spectrum CBD products,’ the president said.
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Norway Moves to Ban Social Media for Children
The minority Labour government in Oslo said it would hold tech companies responsible for verifying the age of users.
|
EU Formally Approves Ukraine Loan and 20th Anti-Russia Sanctions Package
The moves were allowed to go forward after Hungary dropped its veto of the loan on April 22.
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