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Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting off with international news: In Ukraine, an oil refinery near Moscow has gone up in flames after being struck by Kyiv. This comes as the Bank of England prepares to announce its interest rate decision, following the first raise in the US for three years. Moving on to business headlines: Analysts are warning that gas prices are about to take a significant jump, with more increases expected down the line. Over at the tech sector, King Charles is set to address AI leaders at a meeting in Scotland, urging them to protect humanity. Let's dive into technology news now: Bill Skarsgård has been cast as the lead role in PHYSINT for Tokyo Game Show 2026. On the other hand, Apple Watch users might want to take note that watchOS 27 removes a useful feature from their devices. Now, let’s look at our top stories of the day: A woman who suffered from headaches and brain fog for years found relief after trying magic mushrooms. Meanwhile, there's been an increase in testosterone prescriptions for women, but with some denials and delays in getting them filled. In entertainment news today: Jimmy Buffett's children are being grilled about their mother’s alleged ketamine use as part of a $275 million legal battle. And finally, in world news: Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney is embracing a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member. That wraps up our main stories. Now, here's some good news to end on: Students have won the James Dyson Award for their device that screens students for concussions in just 60 seconds. And today marks several historical events with positive outcomes. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.