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Ireland Fuel Protests Enter Day Five as Garda Declares Exceptional Event and 500 Stations Run Dry

An Garda Síochána has declared an 'exceptional event' as Ireland's fuel protests entered their fifth day on 11 April 2026, with around 500 service stations running dry and blockades of key refineries and depots causing widespread disruption. The government is finalising an emergency fuel support package but insists no announcement will be made until blockades are lifted.

Titanic News11 Apr 20261

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Starmer in Gulf to Secure Ceasefire as UK Pushes to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has travelled to Saudi Arabia and the UAE to press for a permanent US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has driven up UK energy prices. Starmer met Saudi Crown Prince MBS and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed, pledging UK support for regional security. The fragile truce remains under threat as Israel continues strikes in Lebanon.

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Starmer Heads to Gulf to Shore Up 'Fragile' US-Iran Ceasefire

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is on a Gulf diplomatic tour, meeting leaders in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar to reinforce the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and push for the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Starmer warned there is 'a lot of work to do' to make the truce permanent, as Israel's continued campaign in Lebanon threatens to derail the agreement. High-stakes US-Iran peace talks began in Islamabad on Friday.

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NEW APP 'JUMBLED' IS HELPING PEOPLE SIMPLIFY THEIR DIGITAL LIFE… A GAME CHANGER

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Streeting Refuses to Rule Out Doctors' Strike Ban as 15th NHS Walkout Continues

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has refused to rule out banning resident doctors from striking as England's 15th round of NHS industrial action continues, with a six-day walkout running until 13 April causing widespread disruption. The BMA rejected a government pay offer in March, accusing ministers of moving the goalposts, while Streeting says the union has torpedoed its own members' pay rises.

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3 min read11 Apr 2026

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Royal Navy Tracks Russian Submarines Surveying UK Undersea Cables in North Atlantic

The Royal Navy spent over a month tracking three Russian submarines — including two deep-sea Gugi vessels — that were surveying critical undersea cables and pipelines in the North Atlantic. Defence Secretary John Healey publicly accused Russia of a covert operation and warned of serious consequences for any damage to the infrastructure, which carries over 90% of the UK's daily internet traffic.

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3 min read10 Apr 2026

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FTSE 100 Holds Firm as Oil Prices Creep Back Towards $100 Amid Iran Ceasefire Doubts

The FTSE 100 held near 10,616 on Friday as oil prices crept back towards $100 a barrel, with investors growing sceptical about the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire. The index has been on a rollercoaster since the Iran war began in February, with UK inflation expectations rising to 5.4% and household energy bills set to increase further.

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3 min read11 Apr 2026

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FTSE 100 Closes Cautiously as Markets Eye US-Iran Ceasefire Talks

The FTSE 100 closed almost flat on Friday at 10,601 points as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of US-Iran ceasefire talks, though the index still recorded a weekly gain of 1.6%. Metals and mining stocks provided support while defence shares fell, with markets weighing the potential for an Iran deal to ease energy price pressures on the UK economy.

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3 min read10 Apr 2026

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FTSE 100 Edges Lower as Ceasefire Uncertainty Weighs on Markets

The FTSE 100 closed marginally lower at 10,604 points on Thursday as investor caution over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty offset earlier relief rally gains. UK government borrowing hit its third-highest level since 1947 at £151.9 billion, while Chancellor Rachel Reeves continues to negotiate a trade deal in Washington to shield British businesses from US tariffs.

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3 min read10 Apr 2026

Technology

UK Cyber Agency Exposes Russian Military Hackers Hijacking Routers for Mass Surveillance

The NCSC has revealed that APT28, a Russian military intelligence unit, has been exploiting vulnerable routers across the UK and allied nations to intercept internet traffic and conduct large-scale cyber espionage operations.

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2 min read10 Apr 2026

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Belfast Marks 28th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement Amid Fuel Protest Tensions

Belfast and Northern Ireland have marked the 28th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement on 10 April, with official statements from both governments paying tribute to the landmark peace deal. The anniversary falls on a challenging day, with fuel protests spreading from the Republic and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service under significant pressure. Belfast City Council has a range of Easter events planned, including a Titanic Commemoration Service on 15 April.

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3 min read10 Apr 2026

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Melania Trump Denies Knowledge of Epstein Crimes as New Files Released Under Transparency Act

First Lady Melania Trump issued a White House statement on 9 April denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes as new documents were released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, reigniting political controversy in the US. The disclosures have also intensified pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his appointment of Lord Mandelson — who has previously disclosed Epstein connections — as ambassador to Washington.

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3 min read10 Apr 2026

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McIlroy Holds Record Six-Shot Masters Lead as Moving Day Beckons at Augusta

Rory McIlroy holds a record-breaking six-shot lead at the halfway stage of the 2026 Masters Tournament, standing at 12-under par after a stunning second-round 65 at Augusta National. The Northern Irishman is chasing back-to-back Green Jackets, a feat achieved by only three players in Masters history.

Titanic News

3 min read11 Apr 2026

Entertainment

Dermot Kennedy Makes History as First Irish Solo Artist to Score Three Consecutive UK Number One Albums

Dermot Kennedy has become the first Irish solo artist to achieve three consecutive UK number one albums, with his new record 'The Weight of the Woods' topping the Official Albums Chart following his previous chart-toppers 'Without Fear' (2019) and 'Sonder' (2022). The Dublin singer-songwriter's folk-influenced third album was released on 3 April 2026.

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3 min read10 Apr 2026

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West Ham Climb Out of Relegation Zone with Emphatic 4-0 Thrashing of Wolves

West Ham United climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a commanding 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the London Stadium on 10 April 2026. Goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos (2) and Valentín Castellanos (2) sent Tottenham Hotspur into the bottom three and gave the Hammers vital breathing room in the survival battle.

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3 min read11 Apr 2026

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Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop Pioneer and Founder of Universal Zulu Nation, Dies Aged 67

Afrika Bambaataa, the pioneering hip-hop DJ and producer who created the genre-defining 1982 track 'Planet Rock' and founded the Universal Zulu Nation, has died aged 67 following complications from prostate cancer. His death on 9 April 2026 marks the loss of one of the most influential figures in the history of popular music.

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