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Top stories - BBC News
More than 900 migrants arrive in small boats in a day
Another 973 people arrived in the UK by small boat on Saturday, according to the Home Office.2 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Despite Geopolitical Tensions, China Is Big Business for Western Consulting Firms
Deloitte, Ernst & Young and others have signed thousands of contracts across China as Washington and Beijing seek to untangle economies.4 hours ago - China -
World - ABC News
Attempts to cross the English Channel on small boats leave 4 migrants, including a child, dead
French authorities say four migrants, including a 2-year-old child, have died in two separate incidents as they were attempting to cross the English Channel toward Britain20 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Child ‘trampled’ to death among fatalities on Channel boat, says French minister
Young child reportedly found on overcrowded boat trying to cross Channel, hours after G7 countries agree plan to combat smuggling gangs. A two-year-old child was crushed to death and three other ...23 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Oil prices log biggest weekly rise in almost 2 years as Middle East tensions mount
Brent crude up almost 10% amid speculation of Israeli or Iranian strikes on energy infrastructureYesterday -
World - The Guardian
More than 100 people missing after being forced off boats in Djibouti
Nearly 50 people dead and 108 unaccounted for after smugglers apparently force passengers into the water. More than 100 people are still missing after smugglers apparently forced migrants to leave ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Congolese authorities launch investigations into deadly boat accidents
Congolese authorities have launched investigations into two recent deadly boat accidents, including the capsizing of an overcrowded boat on Lake Kivu on Thursday which killed at least 78 people2 days ago -
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World - ABC News
Dozens of migrants still missing off Djibouti's coast after smugglers forced them out of boats
Rescuers are searching for dozens of migrants from Africa still missing after smugglers apparently forced them out of two boats in the Red Sea off the coast of Djibouti earlier this week2 days ago -
World - ABC News
At least 78 people died when a boat with 278 on board capsized in eastern Congo, official says
A Congolese governor says at least 78 people have died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Bitcoin may slide to $55,000. Its next move hinges on the U.S. jobs report and Middle East tensions.
Crypto investors are closely watching the U.S. jobs report to be released on Friday and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to gauge the near-term direction of bitcoin.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
A Congolese governor says at least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu
A Congolese governor says at least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu2 days ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates rise amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future Fed cuts
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.2 days ago - Mortgage -
World - ABC News
Witnesses say a boat with scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing at least 50
Witnesses say a boat with scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing at least 503 days ago