World news, briefly.
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Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell by more than 6.5% to as low as $105.55 a barrel, its lowest level since 16 October, amid hopes of progress toward ending the Iran war. Airline shares rose and government borrowing costs fell.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveUkrainian officials said at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs struck a southern village, killing 26 people at an aid centre. The president described the attack as “utterly horrific.”
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveUsers withdrew $3.6bn from Binance after what was described as the largest-ever cryptocurrency hack. The exchange froze transactions, and the incident has been linked to a North Korean group.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveRetailers in Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Sweden reported refrigeration problems, with temperatures in some units rising as high as 50C. Several companies confirmed that their systems had been hacked.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveOn the eve of the US midterm elections, President Trump focused on construction projects in Washington. The latest New York Times-Siena College poll showed Abdul El-Sayed leading Republican Mike Rogers by 11 percentage points in Michigan’s Senate race.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SavePresident Trump promised to end chaos at the southern border, but deadly ICE shootings and high-profile raids have shaken many voters, creating a challenge for Republicans in the midterm elections.
nytimes.com (English · subscription) ↗＋ SaveFifa has told members of its Council that they will be allowed to view some documents related to president Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveA House of Commons committee said the UK lacked a coherent China strategy, hampering business and leaving national security risks unaddressed. It said the government’s approach since 2024 risked being dictated by Washington or Beijing.
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