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Brent Hits $100 as US-Iran Attacks Continue and New Canada Tariffs Escalate TensionsWorld

Brent crude rises to $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the United States and Iran continue attacking each other. The Trump administration blocks imports of some Canadian products and imposes new levies, while Donald Trump prepares to address the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas.

BBloomberg Television
RNLI boss condemns recent abuse directed at its volunteersSociety

Royal National Lifeboat Institution chief executive Peter Sparkes has condemned recent abuse aimed at the charity’s volunteers. He addressed deliberate misinformation about the RNLI’s purpose and lifesaving work after far-right agitators caused unrest in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.

GGuardian News
Does Hormuz’s geography give Iran an advantage over the US?World

Hannan Hussain, a senior analyst at Initiate Futures, examines the escalating US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran is confronting US naval forces and relying heavily on asymmetric warfare in the narrow waterway.

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Houthis say Saudi Arabia carried out 32 air strikes across YemenWorld

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say Saudi Arabia launched 32 air strikes against Houthi positions as fighting intensified on several fronts. Clashes are reported in al-Jawf, Marib, al-Bayda, al-Dhale and western Taiz. The Houthis say they have advanced in parts of western Taiz and are trying to seize the Red Sea port of al-Makha and sever its road link to Taiz.

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How is the Iran war affecting Trump ahead of the midterms?Politics

As oil prices surge again, Donald Trump heads to the Republican convention in Dallas. The two-day gathering is intended to strengthen Republican support before the midterm elections and the fight for control of Congress. Mohamad Elmasry of the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers analysis.

TTRT World
UK had to ‘call out’ Israeli settlements in West Bank, foreign secretary saysWorld

Foreign Secretary Ed Milliband says the UK had to “call out” Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank before it became too late to save a two-state solution. The UK has announced a ban on imports from Israeli settlements there, where Israel has built about 160 settlements housing 700,000 people.

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India-Russia trade hits record highEconomy3:55

The war in Ukraine has reshaped trade between India and Russia. Oil remains dominant, but Indian companies are gaining ground across a broader range of sectors.

DDW News
Will oil prices stay above $100?Economy5:21

Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time since July. Muyu Xu of Kpler said the fundamentals look better than they did months ago because oil is still moving through the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting prices could fall from here.

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Five Indonesian journalists missing after volcano reporting missionWorld

Five Indonesian journalists are among eight people missing after traveling by boat to cover the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. They left on Monday and have had no contact since. Rescue teams began searching on Wednesday, but strong currents and poor visibility caused by volcanic activity have hindered the effort.

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US-Iran war escalates and oil surges to $100World9:40

The U.S.-Iran war is intensifying as retaliatory strikes drive oil above $100 a barrel. Republicans are considering a convention before the midterms as President Trump seeks to energize voters ahead of November. Police in Equatorial Guinea drew guns on migrants deported from the U.S., while the Trump administration is targeting Venezuela’s mineral wealth.

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Trump takes aim at Canadian alcohol as trade war escalatesPolitics

President Donald Trump has intensified his standoff with Ottawa by imposing new tariffs and an alcohol ban. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that standing firm would come at a price.

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Brent Oil Tops $100 as US-Iran War Shows Little Sign of EasingWorld

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as fighting between the US and Iran and a recovery in Chinese oil purchases lifted prices. US Central Command said American forces destroyed five Iranian crude tankers after an attempted ballistic-missile attack on a US Navy warship. The escalation has disrupted some flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

BBloomberg Television
From disruptor to bankruptcy: What’s next for LIV Golf?Sports

Professional men’s golf league LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey and said it plans to restructure its business. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund provided a $49.6 million bankruptcy loan. What happens next?

RReuters
Devastation in Gaza after Israeli airstrike on Bureij refugee campWorld0:31

An Israeli airstrike on the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza on Tuesday destroyed several buildings and left widespread devastation. Residents said evacuation warnings were issued in several other areas across the Gaza Strip that day.

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