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Haiti’s prime minister has resigned following deadly protests over proposals to raise fuel prices by nearly 50%. Jack Guy Lafontant faced a vote of no confidence over his handling of a failed plan to raise the cost of diesel by 47% and petrol by 38%. Image: Deadly riots across Haiti have triggered the resignation of the country’s prime minister Haiti is desperately poor, with about 60% of its population living on less than $2 (£1.51) a day. Many are incredibly sensitive about even minor increases in prices.The controversial plans were made in agreement with the International Monetary Fund, with Mr…

By Mark Kleinman. City editorThe bosses of Britain’s biggest public companies‎ could be forced to hold onto shares for years after they retire under new corporate governance rules to be unveiled next week. Sky News has learnt that executives will face a ban on the sale of shares awarded under long-term incentive plans for up to five years as part of a clampdown aimed at rebuilding public trust in business.Sources said that the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) revamped Corporate Governance Code would impose a new provision for remuneration committees to consider whether executives should be required to continue to hold…

Twelve boys recovering after they were rescued from a flooded Thai cave will be discharged from hospital on Thursday. The children and their 25-year-old football coach were retrieved following a risky three-day operation, which concluded on Tuesday.Thailand’s health minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn said: “We need to prepare both the children and their families for the attention they will receive when they come out.”:: Thai cave rescue: Hollywood producers plan major film 2:49 Video: ‘Relief’ the emotion for cave diving heroes Four of the boys were freed last week on Sunday, another four were released on Monday, followed by the final four…

Two suicide bombers have killed 132 people including a political candidate, as violence continues before Pakistan heads to the polls. Friday’s attacks were the deadliest in Pakistan’s troubled election campaign and took place just before disgraced Nawaz Sharif was arrested on his return to the country.A suicide bomber killed 128, including candidate Siraj Raisani, in the southwest region of Baluchistan, while four others died in a strike in the northwest.The strike was targeting candidate Akram Khan Durrani, who escaped unhurt, but 20 others were wounded.Mr Durrani is running against popular former politician Imran Kan and is a candidate of Muttahida…

Explosive devices have been thrown at the homes of former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and ex-chair Bobby Storey, the party has said. Two devices were thrown on Friday night, causing damage to a car, but no one was hurt.Mr Adams tweeted: “All well here. No one hurt. Thanks 4 all the texts & phone calls. Thanks 2 all the great neighbours, the Neighbourhood Watch & Sinn Fein reps who were here very quickly.”He later called on those who had “the gumption to sneak up on our homes” to “come and sit down and explain to me what this is…

As the heatwave continues, so too does the pressure on our water supplies. A hosepipe ban was introduced in Northern Ireland two weeks ago. And if the lack of significant rainfall persists, parts of England may follow suit.United Utilities is already having to move water around the North West to maintain supplies. It’s urging customers to be responsible. Image: Some of the reservoirs are looking a little low Talking on the banks of the Wayoh Reservoir near Bolton, Helen Apps from United Utilities told Sky News: “Some of our reservoirs are looking more dramatic than usual, some are lower than…

The administrator of Poundworld has announced plans to close another 80 stores with the loss of 1,024 jobs.  It’s the second time this week that Deloitte has had to take drastic action at the failed bargain retailer.On 10 July, it announced plans to close 25 stores and axe 242 jobs.The 80 stores will all close over the weekend of 20-22 July, leaving Poundworld with 230 outlets.The company’s 5,000 employees have been facing a bleak future since the company went into administration last month.Deloitte, which had been trying to find a buyer for the business as a whole, said it is…

Struggling restaurant chain Gaucho is racing to secure a sale following a seven-figure tax demand that could trigger its collapse into administration within days. Sky News has learnt that the company, which has been trying to find new investors for weeks, has been given until today to pay a £1m-plus bill from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).The demand – which it is understood Gaucho does not have sufficient funds to pay unless it finds a buyer – has emerged as the operator of premium steak restaurants seeks final bids from a handful of prospective owners.Unless it can secure a…

Scientists have discovered the last meal eaten by a frozen hunter who died 5,300 years ago in the Alps. The stomach contents of the world’s oldest mummy, known as Otzi the Iceman, provide a glimpse of what ancient Europeans ate more than five millennia ago, researchers said.The stomach contained the fat and meat of a wild goat, red deer meat and wholewheat seeds, the journal Current Biology said.Traces of fern leaves and spores were also discovered in Otzi’s stomach.Scientists say he may have swallowed the plant unintentionally or as a medicine for parasites that were previously found in his gut.Lead…

Sterling sank almost 1% after US President Donald Trump said Theresa May’s Brexit plan probably killed off hope of a US-UK trade deal. The president’s remarks came out shortly after Mrs May’s government outlined Brexit plans to retain close ties to the European Union.In an interview with the Sun newspaper, Mr Trump said: “If they do a deal like that, we would be dealing with the European Union instead of dealing with the UK, so it will probably kill the deal.”The pound fell to $1.3108 – its lowest level since 3 July.:: LIVE: Trump at Chequers for face-off with MayMarket…