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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...
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Police Intensify Search of Mountbatten-Windsor’s Former Estate Following Arrest

Police search at Royal Lodge continues for second day as Andrew released under investigation.


British police continued an extensive search of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former residence on Friday, one day after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Officers were seen entering Royal Lodge and the Sandringham Estate as part of an ongoing investigation linked to his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Journalists gathered outside the properties as unmarked police vehicles arrived throughout the morning. 

Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was detained for roughly 11 hours before being released under investigation. Authorities have not filed charges, but the inquiry remains active, with searches now stretching into a second day. 

The arrest marks a significant escalation in the long‑running scrutiny surrounding his ties to Epstein. Police have confirmed that investigative efforts will continue as they examine allegations that the former prince may have shared confidential information with the disgraced financier.

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