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Fuel prices continue to soar as Middle East war rages on

Analysts are concerned about the impact of increases oil prices on future petrol and diesel prices

‘Made in EU’ auto rules risk backlash from friends and rivals

The European Union (EU) is treading a fine line with plans to introduce ‘Made in EU’ rules for the bloc’s auto industry, seeking to revive local manufacturing without damaging relations ​with major trading partners

Tehran, Beirut judder from US-Israeli attacks as oil soars, shares slide

Explosions tore through Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday and stock markets around the world tumbled while oil prices soared at the prospect of a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies from the United States (US)-Israeli air war against ​Iran

Apple launches new MacBooks with M5 chips, bigger base storage

Apple on Tuesday unveiled updated MacBook Air ‌and MacBook Pro models, featuring its latest M5-series chips and bigger base storage, in a bid to lure buyers in a softening PC market squeezed by rising memory costs

SA Football Association hints Broos could stay beyond 2026

South African (SA) Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordaan has suggested that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos may remain in charge beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the Belgian mentor previously signalling his intention to retire after the tournament.

UNIFIL reports IDF incursions into Lebanon as cross‑border fire escalates

United Nations (UN) peacekeepers have reported fresh violations along the Blue Line after observing Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers crossing into Lebanese territory on Monday morning before withdrawing back across the boundary.