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Oil back at $100 as US strikes douse Iran war hopes
BP ousts chairman over 'serious' governance concerns
BP ousts chairman over 'serious' governance concerns

British oil giant BP unexpectedly removed Albert Manifold as chairman on Tuesday after less than one year in the role, citing "serious concerns" about governance standards, oversight and conduct at the company.

May 26, 2026

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Fish-eating cormorant lands in EU's crosshairs
Fish-eating cormorant lands in EU's crosshairs

The great cormorant bird is eating too much fish for the liking of a group of EU nations that on Tuesday called for a cull.

May 26, 2026

At sweltering Roland Garros fans and players try to stay cool
At sweltering Roland Garros fans and players try to stay cool

Fans, players and staff at the French Open on Tuesday toughed it out under the heat dome that has swept western Europe.

May 26, 2026

Norway crown prince 'worried' about wife's health
Norway crown prince 'worried' about wife's health

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon said Tuesday he was concerned about the health of his wife Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung illness and whose condition he said has worsened recently.

May 26, 2026

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Dominant Sabalenka moves into Roland Garros second round
Dominant Sabalenka moves into Roland Garros second round

Aryna Sabalenka opened her Roland Garros campaign with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Tuesday.

May 26, 2026

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US strikes fuel concern over Iran deal talks
US strikes fuel concern over Iran deal talks

US forces launched overnight strikes on missile sites in southern Iran and boats they said were trying to lay mines in Gulf waters, sending oil prices higher Tuesday and fuelling tension as diplomats sought a deal to end the war.

May 26, 2026