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Oil price rises as US says Israel has struck Iran
Reports of a retaliatory strike by Israel raise commodity prices and fears over inflation.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
The economics of running
Does a hotter economy really make you faster?Financial Times - Business -
Hedge fund pushes for power firm to be excluded from Ukraine debt deal
London-based VR Capital is part of bondholder group that does not want Ukrenergo debt to be part of sovereign restructuringFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Israel's Attack on Iran Appears Fairly Limited, Easing Pressure on Oil Markets
Israel’s missile strikes against Iran overnight seem fairly limited, pointing to a de-escalation of conflict that is expected to diminish the oil market’s geopolitical risk premium in the short term, according to DNB Markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, source says
Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.CNBC - Business - Israel -
How to watch the US Open Pickleball Championships for free: Livestream options, dates and times to watch today
Find out how and when to watch the US Open Pickleball Championships, including who's competing.CBS News - Top stories - US Open -
Tehran downplays strike as U.S. officials say Israeli missile hit Iran
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".BBC News - Top stories -
LIVE: ABC News Live
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News - Top stories -
Ukraine war briefing: Donald Trump says survival of Ukraine important to the US
Former president’s comments are being described as a shift in tone days before Republicans vote on a multibillion-dollar aid package. What we know on day 786. See all our Ukraine war coverageDonald Trump has said the survival of Ukraine is ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say
There are reports of explosions near Isfahan, as Iranian state media downplay any Israeli attack.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel has mounted airstrikes on Iran, US confirms, as Tehran plays down attack
Iranian official indicates no ‘immediate’ plan for retaliation after explosions reported in sky over Isfahan and Tabriz. Middle East crisis: live updatesWhat we know so far about Israel’s strike on IranWhat’s in Isfahan? The city home to Iranian ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Finland says Russia ‘using illegal immigrants against us’ and calls for EU help – Europe live
Prime minister Petteri Orpo says eastern Finland ‘suffering because of Russian behaviour’. “Russia must be held accountable. Ukraine urgently requires more air defence support!” wrote the EU’s ambassador in Kyiv, Katarina Mathernova.. Volodymyr ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Congress to fast-track TikTok ban bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is bundling the bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok into his four-part foreign aid plan. The legislation would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media network or face a ban in the ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Reaction to Israel’s Strike in Iran Plays Down Significance
In Israel, officials described the strike as a limited response and reports from both sides suggested it did not appear to cause significant damage to military sites.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Mike Johnson seeks support for Ukraine bill while quelling Republican revolt
Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to stop a revolt among his fellow Republicans while winning support for his plan to provide military funding to Ukraine ahead of a possible vote Saturday. The chair of the Senate Commerce Committee ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel retaliates against Iran, US official says
Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
Thursday Briefing
Europe asks Israel for restraint on Iran.The New York Times - World -
Middle East crisis live: No plan for immediate retaliation against Israel, senior Iranian official says after blasts reported near Isfahan
Discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official as US says Israel has carried out military operation. Full report: Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iran, US officials sayWhat we know so far about ...The Guardian - World -
America's Cigarette Market Is Up for Grabs
Philip Morris will soon be able to sell its most successful smoke-free product in the U.S., setting up a battle with its former parent company Altria.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ex-USC coach Tony Bland reportedly returns to college basketball with Washington after bribery conviction
Bland pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in 2019.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
What to watch for in the Senate impeachment trial of Alejandro Mayorkas
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Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Video of officials signing bilateral agreement falsely shared as 'Indonesia paying off debts to China'
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Asia Markets Fall After Israeli Strike on Iran
Stock markets in Asia fell while safe-haven assets such as U.S. Treasurys, the yen and the Swiss franc rose sharply after Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran early Friday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
European Gas Steadies as Market Weighs Strike on Iran
Yahoo News - World - Iran -
Cybersecurity Venture Market Rebounds With Tailwind From AI
While startups across most sectors face a difficult fundraising environment, cybersecurity startups are showing signs of life, thanks in part to their sector’s ties to artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
Some Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedureABC News - Health - Abortion -
Watch: Post Office lawyer returns to inquiry for second day of grilling
Rodric Williams, who still works for the company, was a Post Office lawyer as the Horizon scandal developed.BBC News - Top stories -
Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows
Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.The New York Times - World -
How EU leaders fudged a compromise on integration of capital markets
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s Meloni allows anti-abortion campaigners to enter clinicsFinancial Times - World - European Union -
European Markets Follow Asia Lower on Rising Geopolitical Tensions
European markets followed Asia lower after Israel’s attack in Iran, with IG saying investors have been wary of markets since before Easter, due to heightened geopolitical uncertainty.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm
Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend's retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel. Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Blasts heard in central province of Isfahan
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it is not clear what might have been hit.BBC News - Top stories -
GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall
Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate swiftly dismissed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senators dismissed a pair of ...The Hill - Politics -
Philippines, New Zealand Plan Troop Visits, Logistics Deals
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Senate leaders haggle over Mayorkas impeachment deal as trial begins
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India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks
Exclusive: India seeking to use approach of UK election as bargaining chip and any exemption would be controversial. India is demanding an exemption from the UK’s planned carbon tax as part of negotiations aiming to finalise a free trade deal ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Iran crisis risks easing pressure on Israel over Gaza, diplomats warn
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomatFinancial Times - World - Iran -
EU watchdog warns bloc still needs Russian LNG
Warning comes as Nordic and Baltic countries seek total ban on imports of the fuel from MoscowFinancial Times - Business - European Union