Trump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts say 11. October 2026 (17:56) Analysts say fuel will take weeks to ship and quantity is too small to affect prices, while full deal is unlikely to be met given damage to Russian refineriesTrump announces partial ceasefire but Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’Donald Trump’s deal with Vladimir Putin to temporarily lift sanctions on US imports of Russian diesel will have little “meaningful” effect on motorists and businesses in the US and overseas, energy and foreign policy analysts have predicted.The US president infuriated Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he announced the deal on Friday, writing on Truth Social that the agreement with his Russia counterpart to supply millions of tonnes of diesel was essential to reduce fuel prices in the US, which have soared after his decision to go to war against Iran. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Zelenskyy rejects Trump claim of Ukraine and Russia ‘energy ceasefire’ – live updates 11. October 2026 (17:54) Ukraine’s president reportedly says Kyiv would accept a deal if Moscow does after US president posts announcement with no detail on social mediaSign up for the US Breaking News emailVolodymyr Zelenskyy says he has discussed an energy ceasefire with the leaders of Canada, Finland and Nato and is awaiting details from the US.Writing on X shortly after saying such a deal was “news to me”, the Ukrainian leader said:“Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it’s important for Russia to support it as well. We are awaiting details from the American side. From our Ukrainian side, there is always FULL support for de-escalation steps, protection of lives, and the necessary decisions to end the war and ensure lasting peace.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum 11. October 2026 (17:33) PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddledAndy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street.Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Zack Polanski signals Green party overhaul after row over Zionism vote 11. October 2026 (17:00) Rapid growth means structures need to change and give leaders greater control, Polanski says in Guardian articleZack Polanski: How we’re transforming British politicsZack Polanski has signalled a potential overhaul of the Green party’s cherished grassroots democracy, calling for leaders to have greater control over strategic direction after a divisive vote equating Zionism with racism.The Green party leader has also questioned whether political parties should seek to define what members believe, in his strongest criticism yet of a motion that has provoked bitter divisions, international condemnation and calls for his resignation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
ICE agent strikes man with vehicle during pursuit in Texas, officials say 11. October 2026 (16:54) Parra-Hernandez suffered a broken leg and taken to a hospital after being hit by car during an ICE operationAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent driving a vehicle struck a man on Saturday while trying to pursue him and someone else in the Houston area, according to authorities.The federal agency had been trying to pull over and arrest Jose Mendoza-Cervantes in north-west Harris county, Texas, when he and the victim, Miguel Parra-Hernandez, exited the vehicle, officials said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
