The operation to evacuate British nationals from Libya is in full swing.

An RAF Hercules plane with 64 people on board has landed in Malta and HMS Cumberland is now taking on passengers in Benghazi harbour.

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Experts say the deepening turmoil in Libya could affect fuel prices.

The crisis could add 5 pence to a litre of unleaded at UK petrol pumps within weeks.

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Two Britons are among the 98 known to have died in New Zealand's earthquake. 

Prime Minister John Key has warned the loss of life could rise significantly as more than 200 people are still missing.