UK diesel prices experienced their most substantial monthly drop in 26 years during November, with experts attributing the decline to easing geopolitical tensions and a reduction in crude oil costs. This follows a period of elevated prices linked to Middle East instability.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has asserted that the 60-day deadline for congressional approval of military action against Iran has been paused due to a ceasefire. This claim, made to the Senate, contradicts interpretations of the War Powers Resolution, as the 60-day period since the US-Israeli strikes began on 28 February expired on 2 May. The conflict, which commenced with devastating US-Israeli strikes on Iran killing its Supreme Leader and hundreds of civilians, including 110 children at a primary school, has cost the US some $25 billion.
Israeli forces intercepted a 22-boat aid flotilla bound for Gaza near Crete, detaining approximately 175 activists. While most have been released in Greece, two individuals are being transferred to Israel for questioning, facing allegations of 'affiliation with a terrorist organisation' and 'illegal activity'.
