The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC after over 60 years is poised to diminish the organisation's capacity to control global oil prices. This departure follows a period of significant market volatility, exacerbated by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane.
Reports suggest a Nigerian military air strike, targeting Islamist militants, has mistakenly hit a village market in the north-east, with civilian casualties feared.
Europe's airport trade body, ACI Europe, has issued a stark warning regarding potential systemic jet fuel shortages within the next three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The closure threatens to severely disrupt air travel, particularly impacting smaller airports and carrying significant economic repercussions across the continent.
Four individuals have been apprehended in Kenya in connection with the murder of Scottish businessman Campbell Scott, whose body was discovered in a sack last year. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation, with suspects also linked to multiple violent robberies.
