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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 2, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Business & Economy
UK diesel prices continue to rise, reaching a record of £2 per litre, with the RAC warning of no slowdown, amid global leaders' meetings following Donald Trump's threat to ban US diesel exports. Fires were lit on streets across France after student protests led to the closure of hundreds of schools. Christa Pike's murder conviction was overturned, and Rhun ap Iorwerth delivered his first party conference speech since winning the Senedd election. Dolly Parton released a Welsh version of 'Jolene' after her death, and Manchester City's guilty verdict raises questions about their squad.
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