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Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell more than 6.5% to as low as $105.55 a barrel amid new hopes of a breakthrough to end the Iran war. Airline shares rose and government borrowing costs fell as oil prices declined.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe UK and EU have agreed a draft deal to remove Brexit-related red tape affecting food exports. The agreement comes ahead of a summit later this month and is described as the most significant part of the Brexit reset so far.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveThe United States carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of the midterm elections. US officials described the attacks as limited and defensive, according to CBS and the BBC.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveChina has held a series of meetings with Gulf leaders, signaling an effort to strengthen its influence in the Middle East. The diplomatic activity comes before an expected meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the APEC conference.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe UK’s National Cyber Security Centre says AI-powered malicious software is highly likely to be used in attacks on critical infrastructure such as power stations, airports and hospitals by 2028, including a probable ransomware attack.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveNorth Korea has denied being behind the record $6.3bn hack of Binance. US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the theft.
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theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveNigeria’s women’s team will miss the World Cup for the first time after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a playoff. The result was a major setback for Africa’s most decorated national side, which has won 10 Wafcon titles.
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