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"Iran war fears drive oil past $125, rattle currencies and fuel bruising political battles from Washington to Brussels."
WORLD
tense
Oil hits post-2022 high as Trump weighs Iran options
EU weighs Article 42.7 for NATO-style mutual defense
Jewish agency warned of high threat before Bondi attack
Oil and Iran tensions, terror rulings and security lapses dominate, as Europe eyes mutual defense and Australia mourns a slain child.
US
tense
House passes $70B immigration enforcement budget
Brent crude jumps past $125 on Iran war fears
Hegseth grilled by Democrats over Iran war strategy
Congress boosts immigration enforcement and grills war leaders, while soaring oil, a looming Supreme Court case and a disputed execution test justice.
BUSINESS
anxious
US naval blockade sends Iran’s currency to record low
France’s growth stalls under Iran war shock
India’s rupee hits record low on oil surge
Iran war shocks hammer currencies and Europe’s growth, even as China’s factories hum and ING rewards investors amid wary global markets.
SCIENCE
cautious
Electric test could quickly rate coffee quality
Armed raid details arrest of Fauci aide
A playful coffee test contrasts with an armed raid on a Fauci aide, exposing strains between science, politics and law enforcement.
SPORTS
intense
Rockets outlast Lakers to force Game 6
LIV golfers eye path back to PGA Tour
Cunningham drops 45 as Pistons stay alive
NBA series tighten with star turns, while golf grapples with LIV turmoil as players consider returning to the PGA Tour.