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Houthi takeover of Yemen’s Mokha raises threat to Red Sea shipping

Houthi forces have taken control of Yemen’s Mokha port city, about 80 kilometres from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over shipping and ene...

September 10, 2026

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Oil climbs above $100 as US-Iran conflict disrupts global energy markets

Brent crude rose 6.1% above $105 a barrel as reduced flows through the Strait of Hormuz heightened inflation concerns and weighed on US stocks.

September 10, 2026

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Brent crude rises above $100 as Iran-US fighting rattles markets

Brent crude reached $100.19 a barrel as fighting between the United States and Iran disrupted energy flows, sending global shares lower and lifting bo...

September 10, 2026

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Russia and Ukraine exchange drone strikes, killing six in border and Black Sea attacks

Two people were killed and three injured when Russian drones hit Ukraine’s Starokozache crossing with Moldova. A separate Ukrainian drone attack kille...

September 9, 2026

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UK petrol prices rise by 5p a litre in a week as oil reaches $100

The average price of unleaded petrol has risen to 167.17p a litre, the biggest weekly increase since April, while diesel has climbed to 188.63p, accor...

September 9, 2026

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US forces strike five Iranian tankers as Iran targets US base in Jordan

US Central Command says American forces struck five Iranian-linked oil tankers after alleged Iranian missile attacks on a US warship. Iran then launch...

September 9, 2026

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Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades

The UK and 11 other countries have imposed restrictions linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting a strong Israeli response a...

September 8, 2026

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UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements as Israel declares counter-measures

The UK says it will impose sanctions targeting goods, companies and individuals linked to Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Isra...

September 8, 2026

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Two Renoir paintings remain missing after French museum heist

Four paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir were taken from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Two were recovered after being abandoned in the gardens,...

September 8, 2026

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Saudi Arabia vows response after Houthi attacks hit cities and energy facilities

Saudi authorities say Houthi drone and missile attacks on four southwestern cities injured 73 people, sparked fires at energy facilities and temporari...

September 8, 2026

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At least two killed and 10 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv, officials say

At least two people were killed and 10 injured after Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv early Tuesday, according to Ukrainian authorities. Residential bui...

September 8, 2026

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Flight recorders recovered after fatal Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami airport

The NTSB has recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from a 21 Air-operated Boeing 767-300 that overshot a runway at Miami International...

September 7, 2026