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Oct 7, 2026 10:00:11 AM UTC

BREAKING: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that Iran has 'lost complete control' of the Strait of Hormuz and as much oil is flowing now as before the conflict.

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Oct 7, 2026 5:00:15 AM UTC

Gadi Eizenkot has a 52% chance of being Israel's prime minister after this year's election, compared with 34% for Netanyahu, according to @Kalshi prediction market.

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Oct 7, 2026 4:00:14 AM UTC

The price of rice futures (CBOT) is now up 70% since the start of the year.

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Oct 7, 2026 3:00:11 AM UTC

BREAKING: Saudi military says it intercepted ballistic missile that was fired by Houthis towards Riyadh

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Oct 6, 2026 10:00:25 PM UTC

BREAKING: Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike, whose execution failed, is now conscious and speaking according to her lawyers.

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Oct 6, 2026 9:00:27 PM UTC

BREAKING: Trump says that 'we have to finish up' war against Iran and the question is whether it is the 'nice way or the not-so-nice way'.

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Oct 6, 2026 9:00:27 PM UTC

BREAKING: The S&P 500 closes at record high

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Oct 6, 2026 8:00:49 PM UTC

The Times reports that Chinese electric cars are 'conquering Britain' with 'cheap high spec models, generous finance and a rapidly expanding dealership network'.

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Oct 6, 2026 7:01:23 PM UTC

Iranian media says the government has summoned France's ambassador over the 'violent crackdown' and 'violations of human rights' against protesters in France.

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Oct 6, 2026 7:01:23 PM UTC

United States 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates 1st of January: 6.2% Now: 7.56% (Mortgage News Daily)

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Oct 6, 2026 12:00:18 AM UTC

BREAKING: 🇯🇵 Japan's 30-year government bond yield hits record high

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Oct 5, 2026 9:00:13 PM UTC

BREAKING: Trump's approval rating falls to record low 32% according to Reuters/Ipsos poll

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Oct 5, 2026 9:00:13 PM UTC

BREAKING: Blasts reported near Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh

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Oct 5, 2026 8:00:26 PM UTC

BREAKING: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan activate Mecca Joint Defense Pact due to Houthi attacks, with forces and capabilities set to be deployed to Saudi Arabia.

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Oct 5, 2026 8:00:26 PM UTC

BREAKING: Trump says he thinks Iran is responsible for Flydubai plane incident

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Oct 5, 2026 8:00:26 PM UTC

US average diesel price One year ago: $3.68 Now: $6.32 (AAA)

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Oct 5, 2026 6:00:42 AM UTC

BREAKING: The Euro falls to weakest rate against US Dollar since May, 2025.

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Oct 4, 2026 9:00:21 PM UTC

Japan-Korea liquefied natural gas price. 1st of January: $9.6 Now: $25.7

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Oct 4, 2026 11:08:33 AM UTC

BREAKING: Max Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix which is being held in Malaysia

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Oct 4, 2026 1:00:09 AM UTC

UNITED STATES: Police say a woman in Waxahachie, North Texas shot her two sons dead and then attempted to harm herself.

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