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1. Oil price rises above $117 a barrel amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran
Brent crude briefly rose above $117 a barrel, its highest in over six months, as energy markets feared a new escalation in the Middle East. Tehran threatened retaliatory attacks on Gulf refineries and data centres amid concerns the US may renew strikes on Iran.
Source: The Guardian World
2. Magnitude-7 earthquake hits Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck northern Tibet, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and destroying hundreds of homes in Nagqu. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with at least seven aftershocks recorded.
Source: The Guardian World
3. Mystery over source of Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about spread of virus
Nigeria has reported its first Ebola case in more than a decade, prompting African health officials to investigate the source amid fears the outbreak could spread after reaching a fourth African country. Switzerland said the patient is the Ugandan-born wife of a Swiss diplomat in Abuja, believed infected while travelling in Uganda.
Source: The Guardian World
World news
1. Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
Gunmen opened fire at a church funeral in southern Jordan’s Karak governorate, killing seven people and injuring 34, officials said. A manhunt is under way.
Source: BBC World
2. Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the UAE coastline after a tanker strike, threatening local marine wildlife. Cleanup and environmental damage assessments are ongoing.
Source: BBC World
3. Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn
Denmark’s government has reversed course and decided to ban mink farming. The country was once the world’s largest producer of mink pelts, but the industry has declined in recent years.
Source: BBC World
4. Woman with Ebola in Nigeria confirmed as wife of Swiss diplomat
A woman diagnosed with Ebola in Nigeria has been confirmed as the wife of a Swiss diplomat, Swiss officials said. Her husband is currently in isolation but has not developed any symptoms.
Source: BBC World
5. Argentina drops investigation into President Milei over crypto fraud
Argentina has dropped its investigation into President Javier Milei over cryptocurrency fraud. Milei had denied wrongdoing after a crypto token plunged following his deletion of a social media post about it.
Source: BBC World
6. World marathon champion Jepchirchir provisionally banned by AIU over EPO finding - Reuters
World marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after an EPO finding. The case is subject to further process.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
7. The world’s oldest cave paintings in Indonesia under threat of wildfires
Reuters reports that the world’s oldest cave paintings in Indonesia are under threat from wildfires. The ancient artwork is of major archaeological value and could suffer irreversible damage.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
8. India plans jobs survey changes to add unpaid work, improve gig worker data - Reuters
India plans to revise its jobs survey to include unpaid work and improve data on gig workers. The changes aim to give a more complete picture of the labor market.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
9. Thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast across much of Australia this weekend, with flash flooding possible. Already drenched southeast Queensland has seen hundreds of SES callouts and school closures, and the storm system is expected to move into New South Wales and Tasmania by Sunday.
Source: The Guardian World
10. New ‘Scentronic’ technology can detect and transmit aromas remotely
Reuters reports that a new technology called “Scentronic” can detect and transmit aromas remotely. The report did not provide details on how it works, who developed it, or when it may be available.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
11. Westpac’s latest job cuts not AI-driven, spokesperson says - Reuters
A Westpac spokesperson said the bank’s latest round of job cuts was not driven by artificial intelligence, Reuters reported. No further details were provided.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
12. Rupee little changed this week as oil-fueled declines wipe out early gains - Reuters
The Indian rupee ended the week little changed against the dollar. Oil-fueled declines erased earlier gains, with energy prices and external risks in focus.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)