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Welcome back to another edition of International Insider. This week, you’ve got me, Jesse Whittock, taking you through the big stories from beyond the U.S. shores.

The energy price cap is currently £1,971 per year on typical use for England, Scotland, and Wales. This is due to rise around 70% in October, the details of which will be announced at the end of August.

McDonald's fans across the country can officially get excited as the chain has announced when Monopoly will return to stores - and this year there is a twist.

A new operator is set to take over the running of a school bus route which was the scene of a dramatic fire at Port of Menteith in June.

Bonding with his family! Over the years, Brad Pitt has formed a special bond with each of kids — which has only gotten stronger amid his divorce from Angelina Jolie.

MMA stars get thrust into the limelight by joining the world's leading promotion in the form of the UFC - nothing lasts forever. In fact, many fighters enjoy just a few years at the top of their game and around a decade in the professional sport in total, meaning they need to find other ways to pay the bills down the line.From a special forces operative to a car salesman and Green Party candidate - we have taken a look at six former UFC stars and what they got up to next.READ MORE: UFC star Molly McCann 'picking up s***' to stay grounded amid new-found fame and richesPaulo Thiago is a Brazilian MMA star who fought in the UFC as well as KSW, and Jungle Fight - most recently fighting back in 2019.Away from the octagon, the 41-year-old spent time in special forces unit BOPE in the military police in his home city of Brasilia.What job would suit the likes of Conor McGregor and Amanda Nunes? Tell us in the comments section below.Captain Wesley Santos is quoted as saying at the time: "When society needs help, they call the Police.

Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison left fans in awe after she showcased her stunning physique in a gorgeous brown bikini and another snap in nude coloured underwear.The 34-year-old gave fans advice on body confidence as she flaunted her glamorous and makeup free looks side by side.In the first photo which she uploaded on Instagram, Vicky's confidence shined through as she flaunted her toned torso and curvaceous assets in tantalising brown swimwear.READ MORE: Vicky Pattison credits fiancé Ercan Ramadan for helping her quit boozeBut in the photo that followed, the brunette bombshell went all natural as she showed off her cheeky grin to her 5.2million followers.Letting fans know that it wasn't a before and after pic, Vicky penned: "Same girl, same body, same self worth... "This is not a 'before and after', not a transformation pic, not a desperate attempt to flog some wonder product.

Formula 1 bosses Liberty Media attempt to thrash out a new contract.The current deal for the race is expiring, meaning there are no guarantees it will be on the calendar next year. Just a couple of years ago that would have seemed unthinkable, but with F1 keen to embrace exciting new destinations, long-standing venues like Monaco can no longer be considered safe from the chop.The tight and twisty street circuit, which has barely changed in decades and sees virtually no overtaking, has come in mounting criticism from fans. READ MORE: F1's most strangely-named races - including Grand Prix 50 miles away from border Meanwhile, the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) and F1 are also reportedly at loggerheads over the TV coverage of the race, which is controlled by ACM’s in-house broadcasters rather than F1’s production operation, and the unique commercial arrangements the race has long enjoyed.Negotiations are such a delicate stage that even Prince Albert of Monaco has even got involved as a mediator, according to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg, who is a resident of the principality.“The prince even intervenes in these talks himself, because the Automobile Club continues to take this hard line,” Rosberg told Motorsport-Total.com. Should the Monaco Grand Prix stay on the F1 calendar? Have your say in the comments section below.“You need a bit of a mediator to bring people together now, i.e.

wedding is different, it can either be traditional or slightly different. But some couples opt for a child-free occasion, which can be difficult for parents who need to organise care.

Tyson Fury has taken to social media to announce he has “decided to walk away” from boxing.

A man was seriously injured after being stabbed in a 'confrontation' involving up to 10 men, police have said. The 25-year-old was taken to hospital following the attack in Failsworth, Oldham in the early hours of Friday.

Poundland's website, Poundshop.com, is reducing items to 1p every Wednesday to help families combat the cost of living crisis. With shoppers looking for deals and discounts, the new Value Heroes offer will see one item slashed to a penny each week.

SpaceX engineers have ditched Elon Musk in pursuit of a much more important mission for mankind: lots of tasty pizza.Their new LA-based company, Stellar Pizza, plans to build an army of pizza robots capable of baking tasty pies in 45 seconds.They want to load these robots onto a fleet of trucks and send them out around California, where they'll dispense hot molten slices for a fiver a pop. READ MORE: 'Real life Iron Man' seeks 25 volunteers to test 'experimental' new flying car Apparently, the pizza is actually pretty decent, according to professional pizza consultant Noel Brohner.Brohner, who tours the world criticising people's pizza, said that he tried Stellar's earliest pizza recipe. He said: "I was really impressed, and kind of shocked that a couple of rocket engineers could do so well for themselves even before I got brought in."The robots act just like human pizzaiolos.

One of a Thousand,” 2020 ) or Toronto (Agustina San Martin, “To Kill a Beast,” 2021).Ulises Porra’s second feature “Carajita” won San Sebastian’s own prestigious New Directors strand last year in a competition that also featured Juan Sebastián Mesa’s “The Rust,” his sophomore outing.10 of the 14 projects would be second or third features. Their issues  – and those of more mature directors – are very much of this age: a female friendship tale (“La Hija del General”); Argentine rural queer sensibility (“They Burn in the Same Way”); a woman’s renouncement of family (“Rona”); contemporary solitude (“To Die on Your Feet”).Epitomising a new generation, one project, Manuel Luque’s “Inspection on Earth,” is sci-fi, another “Todo el mundo,” from Argentina’s Agustina San Martín, who caught attention with her atmospheric genre allegory “To Kill a Beast.”San Sebastian 2022 Europe-Latin America Co-production Forum Contenders:“The Blue Flamingo,” (“Voo do Flamingo,” Beatriz Seigner, Brazil)Produced by Brazil’s Abrolhos Filmes and Globo Filmes,and pitched at Rome’s MIA Market in 2020, a drama about a boy, 11, travelling to a largely abandoned beach town to meet his father for the first time.

Tyson Fury has confirmed his retirement from boxing in an emotional Twitter post - but not everyone is convinced. Heavyweight champ, Fury, 34, doubled down on his previous retirement stance following his victory over Dillian Whyte earlier this year on social media. He wrote: "Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years, and after the long conversations, I've finally decided to walk away and on my 34th birthday, I say bon voyage."Fury continued by thanking all of those who had "made it special along the way," including promotor Frank Warren, trainer Sugar Hill Steward, his brother Shane, dad John and his cousin Hughie.

Mikel Arteta should switch to three at the back now that William Saliba is in Arsenal's team - even if it means giving Bukayo Saka the graveyard shift.I think that system suits them. Oleksandr Zinchenko is a natural wing back for me, bombing on, and Saka can do the same job on the other side.Saliba looks like the perfect sweeper in between Gabriel and Ben White for me. He impressed on his debut.

Love Island star Andrew Le Page has spoken out about unfollowing fellow Islander Jacques O'Neill and has made it clear that his girlfriend Tasha Ghouri is his priority.Speaking in a YouTube interview, Andrew addressed his Instagram snub and made it clear how things stand between him and Jacques going forward. "Yeah, it obviously is true [I unfollowed Jacques]," Andrew told Heat magazine's hosts Harriet Rose and Chris Taylor.

Love Island fans have been left underwhelmed by Jacques O'Neill's recent statement as he failed to "apologise" to his co-stars amid bullying claims.As rumours began to circulate regarding Jacques' behaviour on and off the ITV show and previous contestant Remi Lambert shared his views on Jacques' taunting antics towards him, fans were desperately waiting to hear the rugby player's side. But although Jacques admitted that "there is work that needs to be done" and that he takes "full responsibility for his actions", the Love Island star, who left the show prematurely, failed to say sorry to Remi or Tasha Ghouri for his behaviour towards them.READ MORE: Liberty Poole sizzles in plunging nude swimsuit as she makes Love Island admissionTaking to Twitter, unimpressed fans shared their thoughts on Jacques' statement.One person said: "Does Jacques ever take accountability or just play the mental health card? Just apologise to Remi and move on."Another penned: "It’s always #BeKind to avoid holding someone accountable.

Terrifying new satellite images were shared on Thursday showing Britain from above, slowly turning into a desert-like landscape amid the ongoing heatwave.The declaration by DEFRA of moving parts of England into drought status comes a day after the Met Office issued an amber "extreme heat" warning, in place until Sunday (August 14).READ MORE: UK summer branded 'scary' by Met Office boss as we must brace for fires 36C heatwaveIt could lead to more measures such as hosepipe bans, however, the Environment Agency has reassured the public that essential water supplies are safe.The Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Steve Double met with the chief executives of water companies on Wednesday, to discuss the ongoing response to the prolonged dry weather.The conditions, which have almost completely deprived some areas of rainfall all summer, have prompted the National Drought Group to move parts of the South West, parts of southern and central England, and the East of England into official drought status.Ministers heard from chief executives about how their companies are taking necessary steps to safeguard public water supplies and mitigate the effects of this exceptionally dry period.Mr Double has since said in a statement: "We are currently experiencing a second heatwave after what was the driest July on record for parts of the country."Action is already being taken by the Government and other partners including the Environment Agency to manage the impacts."For more shocking stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters hereHe added: "All water companies have reassured us that essential supplies are still safe.

the Mirror reports.READ MORE: 'Our house was destroyed in fiery explosion and hotel dog row left us sleeping in car'The court also ordered the repayment of 15,000 rupees in compensation for the trouble, which in pounds comes to £154.Chaturvedi paid 20 rupees too much for a ticket from Mathura to Moradabad in 1999 - 22 years ago.He handed over 100 rupees for two tickets that cost 35 a pop and should have been given 30 rupees in change, but instead only got 10, despite his protestations.Since then he has attended a number of courts hearings to try to secure his refund.He said: "I have attended more than 100 hearings in connection with this case. But you can't put a price on the energy and time I've lost."And though he has now emerged victorious, Tungnath explained the compensation wasn't adequate for the time and effort he spent on the case or the money it cost him.The case was further delayed after hearings were postponed thanks to judges going on holiday and the slow pace of the Indian judicial system.And despite his family telling him to give up, Chaturvedi wasn't willing to give in."It's not the money that matters.

Hilary Duff has hailed ‘working parents’ after she couldn’t be with her daughter while she suffers with hand, foot and mouth disease.The 34-year-old actress admitted the infection – which causes mouth ulcers and spots and blisters on the hands and feet – ‘looks awful’ on her 16-month-old daughter Mae, and it is the first time she has seen it after her daughter Banks, three, and son Luca, 10, managed to avoid it.She said on her Instagram Stories: ‘None of my other kids have ever had hand, foot [and] mouth, so I’ve never it seen before. That looks awful.’Hilary is currently filming new episodes of How I Met Your Father, and she feels ‘so weird’ not being able to be by her daughter’s side when she is working.She added: ‘I haven’t been able to be with her all day because I’m at work.