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Friday, 24 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Oil soars past $100 a barrel amid Iran war

Crude oil prices rise by as much 20 percent as sprawling regional conflict threatens global energy supplies.

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Trump vows control over Iran leader as death toll of US soldiers rises

Trump says new supreme leader will 'not last long' without US approval, hours before Mojtaba Khamenei is selected.

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Crude oil rockets past $100 as markets lose hope for a quick resolution in Iran

Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise.

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Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader; Israel bombs Tehran

Iran's military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue.

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Iran names Ayatollah Khamenei’s son as new leader after father’s killing

Iranian state television has announced that the Assembly of Experts has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader.

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Trump vows control over Iran leader as US soldiers’ deaths rise to seven

Trump says new supreme leader will 'not last long' without US approval, hours before Mojtaba Khamenei is selected.

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Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader

Iran selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader. He is the son of the previous supreme leader. Also on Sunday, the U.S. announced the death of a seventh service member in the war.

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Who’s in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react to attacks?

An apology comes from Iran's president, yet missiles are still hitting neighbours.

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One ‘party state’: Guinea dissolves main opposition parties

Decree strips parties of legal status and assets, as opposition leader calls on Guineans to resist.

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Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank

Palestinians were killed after armed Israeli settlers attacked the village of Abu Falah in the occupied West Bank.

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Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader after father’s killing

Mojtaba Khamenei will now be charged with leading Islamic Republic through the biggest crisis in its 47-year history.

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‘Explosive device’ thrown at protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani home: NYPD

Two people have been arrested after the device was thrown, as far-right demonstrators clashed with counterprotesters.

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Marches for International Women’s Day denounce war, abuse and oppression

Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Trump's links with Epstein.

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Colombia elects Congress, chooses presidential candidates amid US tensions

Colombians will choose from more than 3,000 candidates vying for 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats.

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Thousands flee Akobo after South Sudan army issues forced evacuation order

Army tells UN and aid workers to leave as forces close in on one of the last opposition strongholds.

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