Shortages of petrol and diesel are crippling Russian regions, particularly agricultural areas, leading to significant price increases. Farmers report difficulties securing fuel for harvest machinery, with the government's response centred on export restrictions rather than addressing underlying market dysfunctions exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.
The British government has blocked eleven foreign "far-right agitators" from entering the country, ahead of a "Unite the Kingdom" rally in London organised by anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson. Thousands are anticipated to attend the event, coinciding with an annual pro-Palestinian demonstration and the FA Cup Final, prompting a significant Metropolitan Police presence.
Forty-six Council of Europe member states, including the UK, have signed a declaration urging the European Court of Human Rights to cede greater authority to national governments in migration cases. The agreement, framed as essential for European democracy, seeks to streamline deportations of irregular migrants and counter people smuggling, explicitly calling for courts to consider public interest and national immigration policies.
