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- Conservatives propose to eliminate diesel sales tax until Canada Day
- Transcript of Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s US representative, on September 27
- Disruption at London Victoria expected to continue all day due to fire near Clapham Junction
- British climber dies after 200ft fall from Torrecerredo in northern Spain
- EU defence ministers discuss support for Ukraine amid rising threats
- US Senate moves forward with bipartisan budget deal amid fiscal challenges
- Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc chief reports white nationalist protest on reserve
- Senator Kennedy advises Trump to prioritise affordability and address Iran before midterms
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Conservatives propose to eliminate diesel sales tax until Canada Day
September 28, 2026
12:00 pm
Pierre Poilievre has proposed the elimination of all diesel production taxes, advocating for the permanent removal of the federal industrial carbon tax and the Clean Fuel Standard. This move aims to reform current tax policies affecting diesel production in Canada.
Transcript of Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s US representative, on September 27
September 28, 2026
10:00 am
Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., stated that discussions between President Trump and Xi Jinping involved Taiwan but were not extensive. He reiterated Taiwan’s importance, emphasising security and semiconductor production, while highlighting the need for continued U.S. arms supplies to bolster Taiwan’s defence capabilities.
Disruption at London Victoria expected to continue all day due to fire near Clapham Junction
September 28, 2026
9:00 am
Commuters at London Victoria are advised to find alternative routes following a trackside fire near Clapham Junction that damaged critical signalling equipment. Disruptions to services, especially Southern and Gatwick Express, are expected to last until at least 2pm, with significant delays reported.
British climber dies after 200ft fall from Torrecerredo in northern Spain
September 28, 2026
8:00 am
A British climber has died after falling approximately 200ft from Torrecerredo, while a French woman sustained injuries in a separate incident nearby.
EU defence ministers discuss support for Ukraine amid rising threats
September 28, 2026
7:00 am
European defence ministers convened in Brussels to bolster support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, which is impacting the region. Discussions will focus on enhancing the EU’s emergency protocols against hybrid threats and addressing financial aid needs for Ukraine’s military, as President Zelenskyy seeks €23.5 billion.
US Senate moves forward with bipartisan budget deal amid fiscal challenges
September 28, 2026
6:00 am
EUROPEAN UNION UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on energy policy reforms.
Member states discuss strategies for sustainable growth and resilience.
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