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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Spain Declares Wildfire Emergency as 10,000 Evacuated
Madrid’s regional government asked for help, labeling the situation as one of ‘extreme gravity.’
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ECB Holds Interest Rates Steady, Economists Predict September Hike
ECB President Christine Lagarde said that while the outlook for energy prices looks ‘highly volatile,’ it was still close to their baseline projections.
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Rubio Meets Russian Counterpart to Discuss Ukraine War
In addition to the Ukraine war, regional and international issues were discussed, including the situation in the Persian Gulf.
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Impact of Houthi Red Sea Blockade on Energy Markets: What to Know
The Iranian-backed Yemeni terror group declared a blockade of the vital shipping route on July 20.
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IEA Warns US-Iran Hostilities Are Increasing Oil Supply Concerns
The Paris-based body also warned that violence in the Red Sea between Houthi terrorists in Yemen and Saudi Arabia were also fuelling worries.
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US Launches Pilot Zones Free of Hezbollah and Israeli Forces in Lebanon
The move is part of the framework agreed between Beirut and Jerusalem in Washington last month.
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Andy Burnham Appointed UK Prime Minister
The former Manchester mayor replaced Keir Starmer after meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace, where he was formally invited to form a government.
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32 Jailed Over 2018 Italian Bridge Disaster That Killed 43
The collapse of the Morandi bridge in August 2018 stunned Italy and sparked years of investigations.
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UK Economy Grew 0.1 Percent in May, Official Figures Show
The news comes just days before the UK prepares to change prime ministers for the seventh time in 10 years.
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South Korea Hikes Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
The Bank of Korea’s Monetary Policy Board unanimously voted to boost the rates from 2.5 percent to 2.75 percent.
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