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Macron urges Andorra to 'move forwards' on decriminalising abortion
UAE pulls out of OPEC oil cartels citing 'national interests'
UAE pulls out of OPEC oil cartels citing 'national interests'

The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels to focus on "national interests", it announced on Tuesday, causing fresh shockwaves as energy prices soar over the Middle East war.

April 28, 2026

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Crude back above $110 on Strait stalemate fears
Crude back above $110 on Strait stalemate fears

Oil prices jumped on Tuesday, climbing back above $110 per barrel, amid a lack of progress in re-opening the key Strait of Hormuz.

April 28, 2026

Comedian Kimmel hits back at Trump criticism of Melania joke
Comedian Kimmel hits back at Trump criticism of Melania joke

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel hit back at Donald Trump's call for him to lose his job over a joke about First Lady Melania Trump days before an alleged attempt to assassinate the US president.

April 28, 2026

Banking giant JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor
Banking giant JP Morgan becomes Olympics sponsor

JP Morgan Chase became the first global bank to join the Olympic Partner Programme (TOP) on Tuesday in a major boost for International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry.

April 28, 2026

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Champions League semi-final like a first date: Atletico's Koke
Champions League semi-final like a first date: Atletico's Koke

Atletico Madrid captain Koke admitted his nerves are jangling ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final clash with Arsenal.

April 28, 2026

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Crude extends gains on Iran talks, stocks diverge on central bank meetings
Crude extends gains on Iran talks, stocks diverge on central bank meetings

Oil prices jumped Tuesday on lack of progress towards re-opening the Strait of Hormuz while stocks diverged as attention turned back to the outlook for interest rates and company earnings.

April 28, 2026