Oil Prices Jump on Outburst of Violence in the Middle East

New York Times - Oct 8, 2026

Attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz have continued as a war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi militia intensified.

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Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover

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Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen

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