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Lately for Monday 9 May 2022

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10:20  The "Perfect Storm' Pushing Petrol Prices Higher 

Last week the European Union announced further sanctions on Russia, putting increased pressure on the supply of oil. The Government's 25 cent fuel tax cut which was introduced on March 15 to address living costs is also due to expire in just over a month.

Principal policy advisor at AA Insurance Terry Collins said the war in Ukraine, pressure on supply, and the coronavirus pandemic were all part of a "perfect storm" contributing to rising costs.

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10:30 Carlos Alcaraz, the "new superstar" of tennis wins the Madrid Open

19 year old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz is being hailed as the new superstar of tennis after winning the Madrid Open against the World No 3, German Alexander Zverev.  On his way to the top spot he beat the World No 1 Serbian, Novak Djokovic, and his idol and fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal. Sports commentator Dave Worsely brings us the details.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates with the champion trophy after winning against Alexander Zverev of Germany during the Final ATP match during the Mutua Madrid Open 2022 celebrated at La Caja Magica

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10:40 BBC World with Rob Hugh Jones

We cross the the BBC's Rob Hugh Jones as Russia's Victory Parade marches through Moscow, Finland and Sweden take their frist steps to joining NATO and Europe comes gether for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Russian sailors march on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in central Moscow on May 9, 2022. - Russia celebrates the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II.

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10:55 Lately Music

ARTIST: Soft Plastics
TITLE: Day Job